PR2 6QN is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (PR2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6QN) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case PR which means Preston.
- Postal District. In our case PR2.
- Postal Sector. In our case PR1 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case QN.
The regional mail center for the post area PR is the North West Distribution Centre, which is located at Mill Lane, Winwick Quay, WARRINGTON, WA2 8RJ.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the PR2 6QN postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is PRESTON CENTRAL DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the PR2 6QN postcode have the street address of Ribbleton Avenue
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the PR2 6QN postcode is home to a bustling 97 residents!
It is situated within the post town of PRESTON within the old postal county of Lancashire.
PR2 6QN is within the city of Preston.
The PR2 6QN postcode area is composed of 78.38% residential properties, 21.62% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in PR2 6QN are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of flats. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached and mid-terraced. Of these flats, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and end-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in PR2 6QN are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
None Domestic Buildings in PR2 6QN fall under these categories: Shops and Food And Drink.
Shops include Ground Floor - South West 186, Ground Floor - North East 186, Cuffs 190, Bargain Booze 224, Shops 188, and 182, Ribbleton Avenue.
Food And Drink include 180, Ribbleton Avenue.
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PR2 6QN: Points of Interest
Metro
Metro is a retail outlet located at 192 Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, PR2 6QN.
Bargain Booze
Bargain Booze is a retail outlet located at 224 Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, PR2 6QN.
Cuffs Ice Cream Shop
Cuffs Ice Cream Shop is a retail outlet located at 190 Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, PR2 6QN.
Mr Scoopz
Mr Scoopz is a retail outlet located at 180 Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, PR2 6QN.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 78.38% |
| Commercial | 21.62% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for PR2 6QN
The telephone area code for PR2 6QN is 01772 Preston.
Map Coordinates for PR2 6QN
| Latitude | 53.7750409802 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.66253313821 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PR2 6QN Postcode?
Download Speeds For PR2 6QN
| Average Mbps | 127.600 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 65.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
PR2 6QN has an average download speed of 127.6 Megabits per second (Mbps).
551 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
83% of postcodes (978,975) have slower broadband speeds.
17% of postcodes (205,115) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For PR2 6QN
| Average Mbps | 16.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 18.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
PR2 6QN has an average upload speed of 16.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
9,942 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
76% of postcodes (901,096) have slower upload speeds.
23% of postcodes (273,603) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of PR2 6QN Postcode
England Primary Schools
Preston Grange Primary School
Address: Preston Grange Primary School, Grange Avenue, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6PS
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01772792573
Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Address: Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Preston Road, Grimsargh, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 5SD
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: 01772653600
Moor Nook Community Primary School
Address: Moor Nook Community Primary School, Ribbleton Hall Drive, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6EE
Distance: 0.28 miles
Contact: 01772796009
St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston
Address: St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston, Gamull Lane, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6SJ
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: 01772700052
Preston Greenlands Community Primary School
Address: Preston Greenlands Community Primary School, Dawnay Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6BB
Distance: 0.13 miles
Contact: 01772792463
Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery
Address: Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery, Brant Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5TU
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: 01772792302
The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School
Address: The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Farringdon Lane, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6LX
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact:
Brookfield Community Primary School
Address: Brookfield Community Primary School, Watling Street Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 6TU
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01772700636
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Downing Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4RH
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact:
Fishwick Primary School
Address: Fishwick Primary School, Downing Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4RH
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: 01772491402
Preston St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Address: Preston St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, New Hall Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5XB
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact:
Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School
Address: Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School, Emerson Road, PRESTON, Lancashire, PR1 5SN
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01772792083
Ribbleton Avenue Infant School
Address: Ribbleton Avenue Infant School, Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5RU
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01772796037
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Address: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston, Rigby Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5XL
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact:
Longsands Community Primary School
Address: Longsands Community Primary School, Longsands Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9PS
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01772795676
Holme Slack Community Primary School
Address: Holme Slack Community Primary School, Manor House Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6HP
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01772795257
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, St Austin's Place, Avenham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 3YJ
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact:
St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School
Address: St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, St Ignatius Square, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 1TT
Distance: 1.61 miles
Contact: 01772555252
Deepdale Community Primary School
Address: Deepdale Community Primary School, St Stephens Road, Deepdale, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6TD
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01772795586
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Address: St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston, Blackpool Road, Deepdale, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6HQ
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01772795415
Kennington Primary School
Address: Kennington Primary School, Kennington Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8ER
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01772774044
England Higher Schools
Cardinal Newman College
Address: Cardinal Newman College, Lark Hill Road, Avenham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4HD
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: 01772460181
England Secondary Schools
Eden Boys' School, Preston
Address: Eden Boys' School, Preston, Adelaide Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4BD
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01772926000
Preston Muslim Girls High School
Address: Preston Muslim Girls High School, Deepdale Mill Street, Preston, PR1 5BY
Distance: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01772651906
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form
Address: Moor Park High School and Sixth Form, Moor Park Avenue, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6DT
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01772795428
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near PR2 6QN
DRAKES DENTAL CARE
Address: 12 GRAFTON ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6RT
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
LONGRIDGE ROAD DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 67 LONGRIDGE ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, PR2 6RH
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 295 NEW HALL LANE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 5XE
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
ISSA MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 73 ST. GREGORY ROAD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 6YA
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: FLINTOFF WAY, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 5AF
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
THE BEECHES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE
Address: 114 WATLING STREET ROAD, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 8AH
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near PR2 6QN
RIBBLETON PHARMACY
Address: 182 RIBBLETON AVENUE, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6QN
Distance: 0.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 796131
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: RIBBLETON MEDICAL CENTRE, 245 RIBBLETON AVENUE, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6RD
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 796142
MILLER ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 200 MILLER ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, PR2 6NH
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 701924
MILLER ROAD PHARMACY
Address: 200 MILLER ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, PR2 6NH
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 701924
MX PHARMACY
Address: 51-53 LONGRIDGE ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6RE
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 654448
BOOTS
Address: DEEPDALE PARK, BLACKPOOL ROAD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 6QY
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 792265
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PR2 6QN
EYECARE (N/W) LTD - PRESTON
Address: 268-270 NEW HALL LANE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 4ST
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
DEEPDALE SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS LTD, FLINTOFF WAY, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 6PJ
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: :
CLARITY OPTICAL (PRESTON)
Address: 109 NEW HALL LANE, PRESTON, PR1 5PB
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: :
GUTTRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: DEEPDALE ROAD, PRESTON, PR1 6LL
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
4636 FULWOOD
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, EAST WAY, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9NP
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EYECARE LIMITED (PRESTON)
Address: 6 FULWOOD PARK, CAXTON ROAD, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9NZ
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PR2 6QN
RIBBLETON MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 243 RIBBLETON AVENUE, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6RD
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 529064
DR A HUSSAIN
Address: 200 MILLER ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 6NH
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 792864
DR O'DONNELL
Address: PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE, 370 NEW HALL LANE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 4SX
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01772794172
LONGSANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: LONGSANDS LANE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, PR2 9PS
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: :
ISSA MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 73 ST GREGORY ROAD, DEEPDALE, PRESTON, PR1 6YA
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: :
ISSA MEDICAL CENTRE - PATEL
Address: 73 ST GREGORY ROAD, DEEPDALE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 6YA
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 798122
Motorway Junctions near PR2 6QN
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PR2 6QN
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PR2 6QN Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Preston Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Mark Hendrick |
| Political Party | Labour (Co-op) |
What Council is the PR2 6QN Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Preston District Council and the County Council is Lancashire County Council.
Lancashire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Preston District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Preston District at the following link Preston District.How much is the Council Tax?
Preston District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Preston District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the PR2 6QN Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Lancashire County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Lancashire County CouncilPostcodes near the PR2 6QN Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the PR2 6QN Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Morrisons, Blackpool Road, PRESTON, PR1 6US | 1.15 miles | Directions from PR2 6QN to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Blackpool Road, Preston, PR1 6AF | 1.22 miles | Directions from PR2 6QN to Aldi |
| Sainsburys, Flintoff Way, PRESTON, PR1 6PJ | 1.56 miles | Directions from PR2 6QN to Sainsburys |
| Asda, Pittman Way, Fulwood, PRESTON, PR2 9NP | 2.31 miles | Directions from PR2 6QN to Asda |
| Iceland, Queens Retail Park, Queen Street, PRESTON, PR1 4HZ | 2.41 miles | Directions from PR2 6QN to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PR2 6QN Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| St George's Shopping Centre, Preston, PR1 2ET | 1.97 miles | Directions from PR2 6QN to St George's Shopping Centre |
| Unit 8 Fullwood Central, Preston, PR2 9BQ | 2.04 miles | Directions from PR2 6QN to Unit 8 Fullwood Central |
| Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA | 3.76 miles | Directions from PR2 6QN to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge |
| Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | 7.85 miles | Directions from PR2 6QN to Grimshaw Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Deepdale Park, Blackpool Road, PRESTON, PR1 6QY | 0.66 miles | Directions from PR2 6QN to McDonald's, Deepdale Park, Blackpool Road, PRESTON, PR1 6QY |
| McDonald's, Pittman Way, Fulwood, PRESTON, PR2 9NP | 1.44 miles | Directions from PR2 6QN to McDonald's, Pittman Way, Fulwood, PRESTON, PR2 9NP |
| McDonald's, Friargate, PRESTON, PR1 2EJ | 1.89 miles | Directions from PR2 6QN to McDonald's, Friargate, PRESTON, PR1 2EJ |
| McDonald's, Capitol Centre, Walton-le-Dale, PRESTON, PR5 4AW | 1.93 miles | Directions from PR2 6QN to McDonald's, Capitol Centre, Walton-le-Dale, PRESTON, PR5 4AW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Deepdale Park, Blackpool Road, PRESTON, PR1 6QY | 0.66 miles | Directions from PR2 6QN to KFC Preston - Deepdale Shopping Park |
| KFC, Fishergate, PRESTON, PR1 2NJ | 2.09 miles | Directions from PR2 6QN to KFC Preston - Fishergate |
| KFC, Port Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, PRESTON, PR2 2YQ | 2.82 miles | Directions from PR2 6QN to KFC Preston - Ashton on Ribble |
| KFC, Leyland Road, Lostock Hall, PRESTON, PR5 5RY | 3.55 miles | Directions from PR2 6QN to KFC Preston - Leyland Road |
| KFC, Ordnance Road, Buckshaw Village, CHORLEY, PR7 7EL | 6.96 miles | Directions from PR2 6QN to KFC Buckshaw Village - Munro Way |