The postcode PR3 5BZ is located in Preston, in the county of Lancashire. It was introduced in October 2021 and is an active postcode. PR3 5BZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
PR3 5BZ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of PR3 5BZ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.
The closest road name to PR3 5BZ is Bamford Road which is centered 84 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Langley Lane and is 176 m away.
The closest primary school to PR3 5BZ (for ages 11 and under) is Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on November 21, 2012.
Policing for PR3 5BZ is covered by the Lancashire police force association and Central Lancashire is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to PR3 5BZ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to PR3 5BZ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode PR3 5BZ
| Introduction | October 2021 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from PR3 5BZ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (November 21, 2012) | 1.33 km |
| Broughton High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (February 23, 2012) | 1.61 km |
| Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (October 17, 2012) | 2.02 km |
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (November 14, 2018) | 2.07 km |
| Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 14, 2019) | 2.32 km |
| Sherwood Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (May 30, 2012) | 2.52 km |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (September 13, 2016) | 2.54 km |
| St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (March 27, 2019) | 2.55 km |
| Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 3, 2010) | 2.69 km |
| Harris Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 2.96 km |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (February 28, 2019) | 3.17 km |
| Fulwood Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (July 7, 2021) | 3.18 km |
| Queen's Drive Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (December 11, 2013) | 3.33 km |
| Preston College | College | 16-99 | Good (October 18, 2018) | 3.35 km |
| Archbishop Temple School Church of England High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Outstanding (May 8, 2009) | 3.51 km |
| St Pius X Preparatory School | Independent school | 2-11 | 3.51 km | |
| Longsands Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (June 30, 2021) | 3.63 km |
| Woodplumpton St Anne's CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 2, 2017) | 3.76 km |
| Fulwood and Cadley Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 20, 2022) | 3.88 km |
| Olive School, Preston | Academy | 4-11 | Outstanding (June 27, 2019) | 3.89 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to PR3 5BZ - Data from Apr 2022
| Langley Lane | 176 m | |
| Orchard Farm | 185 m | |
| Orchard Farm | 206 m | |
| Motorway Bridge | 365 m | |
| Italian Orchard | 466 m | |
| Terminal Two Access | 57.1 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 57.16 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to PR3 5BZ - Data from Dec 2021
| Garden Wood | 1.39 km | |
| Cockshoot Wood | 1.45 km | |
| Helme Wood | 1.82 km | |
| Black Fir Wood | 1.94 km | |
| Westfield Wood | 2.45 km | |
| Rigby Wood | 2.57 km | |
| Mason's Wood | 2.62 km | |
| Lightfoot Green | 2.63 km | |
| Middleton Wood | 2.72 km | |
| Boundary Wood | 2.87 km | |
| Lodge Wood | 2.88 km | |
| Townley Wood | 2.95 km | |
| Haighton Park Wood | 3.02 km | |
| Long Clough Wood | 3.03 km | |
| Fulwood Park Wood | 3.1 km |
| Country | England |
| County | Lancashire |
| Latitude | 53.81426600 |
| Longitude | -2.70453700 |
| OS Easting | 353709 |
| OS Northing | 0435560 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Lancashire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Wyre and Preston North |
| County Electorial Division | Preston Rural ED |
| Electoral Ward | Preston Rural East |
| Local Authority District | Preston |
| Region / Government Office Region | North West |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Lancashire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Lancashire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000123 |
| Travel To Work Area | Preston |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Central Lancashire |
| Cancer Alliance | Lancashire and South Cumbria |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North West |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Healthier Lancashire and South Cumbria |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Greater Preston CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Established farming communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | Broughton (Preston) BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33008482 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Preston 002 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Preston 002B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A2 |