PR1 8EL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (PR1) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8EL) 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 PR1.
- Postal Sector. In our case PR1 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case EL.
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 PR1 8EL 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 PR1 8EL postcode have the street address of Winckley Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the PR1 8EL postcode is home to a bustling 111 residents!
It is situated within the post town of PRESTON within the old postal county of Lancashire.
PR1 8EL is within the city of Preston.
The PR1 8EL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in PR1 8EL are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are mid-terraced and end-terraced.
Most properties in PR1 8EL are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for PR1 8EL
The telephone area code for PR1 8EL is 01772 Preston.
Map Coordinates for PR1 8EL
| Latitude | 53.7512578954 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.71422102072 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for PR1 8EL
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Weather Forecast for PR1 8EL
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | E 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 8.00% | E 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 16.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 0.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 19.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 19.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 0.00% | ENE 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 11 mph |
Fri 3rd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 8.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | N 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 13.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 16.00% | W 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 15.00% | W 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 15.00% | W 7 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 16.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 13.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PR1 8EL Postcode?
Download Speeds For PR1 8EL
| Average Mbps | 131.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 107.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 460.000 |
PR1 8EL has an average download speed of 131.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
507 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
84% of postcodes (997,731) have slower broadband speeds.
16% of postcodes (186,403) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For PR1 8EL
| Average Mbps | 15.000 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
PR1 8EL has an average upload speed of 15 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,991 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
65% of postcodes (769,312) have slower upload speeds.
34% of postcodes (403,338) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of PR1 8EL Postcode
England Higher Schools
Cardinal Newman College
Address: Cardinal Newman College, Lark Hill Road, Avenham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4HD
Distance: 1.11 miles
Contact: 01772460181
England Primary Schools
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, St Austin's Place, Avenham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 3YJ
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact:
St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School
Address: St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, St Ignatius Square, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 1TT
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01772555252
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston
Address: English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston, Sizer Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7DR
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01772556092
St Stephen's CofE School
Address: St Stephen's CofE School, South Meadow Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8JN
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact: 01772556306
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School, Buller Avenue, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9QQ
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01772742351
Eldon Primary School
Address: Eldon Primary School, Eldon Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7YE
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01772253557
Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School
Address: Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School, Hill Road South, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9YE
Distance: 0.63 miles
Contact: 01772746024
Kingsfold Primary School
Address: Kingsfold Primary School, Martinfield Road, Penwortham, Kingsfold Primary School, PRESTON, Lancashire, PR1 9HJ
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 01772743531
The Roebuck School
Address: The Roebuck School, Inkerman Street, Ashton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2BN
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: 01772729337
Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham
Address: Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham, Cop Lane, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9AE
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01772743131
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Address: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Poulton Street, Ashton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2SA
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: 01772726937
Penwortham Primary School
Address: Penwortham Primary School, Crookings Lane, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0HU
Distance: 0.95 miles
Contact: 01772743321
Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Address: Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Stanley Grove, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0JH
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 01772742331
Whitefield Primary School
Address: Whitefield Primary School, Oaklands Drive, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0RH
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01772744449
Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School
Address: Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School, Pope Lane, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9DE
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01772749511
Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Address: Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Tulketh Road, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1EQ
Distance: 1.54 miles
Contact: 01772726729
England Secondary Schools
Eden Boys' School, Preston
Address: Eden Boys' School, Preston, Adelaide Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4BD
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01772926000
Preston Muslim Girls High School
Address: Preston Muslim Girls High School, Deepdale Mill Street, Preston, PR1 5BY
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: 01772651906
Penwortham Girls' High School
Address: Penwortham Girls' High School, Cop Lane, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0SR
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01772743399
Penwortham Priory Academy
Address: Penwortham Priory Academy, Crow Hills Road, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0JE
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 01772320250
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near PR1 8EL
PRESTON ORTHODONTICS
Address: 35 RIBBLESDALE PLACE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 3NA
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
PRESTON ORTHODONTICS
Address: 35 RIBBLESDALE PLACE, PRESTON, PR1 3NA
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: :
46 - 48 LIVERPOOL ROAD
Address: 46-48 LIVERPOOL ROAD, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 0DQ
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 35 ORMSKIRK ROAD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 2QP
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 59-61 POPE LANE, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 9BY
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
RINGWAY DENTAL CENTRE
Address: RINGWAY HOUSE, RINGWAY, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 1HJ
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near PR1 8EL
SMITHSON'S PHARMACY
Address: 51 FISHERGATE HILL, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8DN
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 252033
MIDDLEFORTH PHARMACY
Address: 88-90 LEYLAND ROAD, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 9QJ
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 749150
PENWORTHAM PHARMACY
Address: ST. FILLANS MEDICAL CENTRE, 2 LIVERPOOL ROAD, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 0AD
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 746566
ALLIED PHARMACY COP LANE
Address: PENWORTHAM HEALTH CENTRE, COP LANE, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, PR1 0SR
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 742615
AVENHAM PHARMACY
Address: 42 AVENHAM LANE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 3TS
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 259915
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: FISHERGATE WALK, ST. GEORGES SHOPPING CENTRE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 2NR
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 253752
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PR1 8EL
OPTICAL EXPRESS (WINCKLEY SQUARE)
Address: DERBY HOUSE, 12 WINCKLEY SQUARE, PRESTON, PR1 3JJ
Distance: 0.57 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (PRESTON)
Address: 90 FISHERGATE WALK, ST. GEORGES CENTRE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 2NR
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
DAVID H MYERS OPTICIANS (PENWORTHAM)
Address: 34 LIVERPOOL ROAD, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 0DQ
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
PETER BOOTH OPTICIANS
Address: 30 LIVERPOOL ROAD, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 0DQ
Distance: 0.74 miles
Contact: :
UCLAN BUSINESS SERVICE LTD
Address: 3RD FLOOR HARRINGTON BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE, PRESTON, PR1 2HE
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PRESTON - FISHERGATE)
Address: 10-13 FISHERGATE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 3NN
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PR1 8EL
FISHERGATE HILL SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 50 FISHERGATE HILL, PRESTON, PR1 8DN
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: :
FISHERGATE HILL SURGERY
Address: 50 FISHERGATE HILL, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8DN
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 254484
ST FILLAN'S MEDICAL CTRE
Address: 2 LIVERPOOL ROAD, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 0AD
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 325001
PARK VIEW SURGERY
Address: 23 RIBBLESDALE PLACE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 3NA
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 258474
ST. MARY'S HEALTH CENTRE
Address: COP LANE, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 0SR
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 744404
FOSTER BUILDING
Address: THE MEDICAL CENTRE, UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 2HE
Distance: 0.75 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 892598
Transport Links near PR1 8EL
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: PR1 8EL
- Preston (Lancs)
Preston station, Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8APDistance: 1.44 milesDriving Time: 3.37 minutes - Lostock Hall
Lostock Hall station, Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Lancashire, PR5 5NFDistance: 3.13 milesDriving Time: 7.13 minutes - Bamber Bridge
Bamber Bridge station, Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6EADistance: 4.64 milesDriving Time: 9.57 minutes - Salwick
Salwick station, Station Road, Salwick, Lancashire, PR4 0YHDistance: 5.93 milesDriving Time: 10.55 minutes - Leyland
Leyland station, Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NNDistance: 6.04 milesDriving Time: 10.11 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near PR1 8EL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PR1 8EL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PR1 8EL Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Preston Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Mark Hendrick |
| Political Party | Labour (Co-op) |
What Council is the PR1 8EL 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 PR1 8EL 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 CouncilHouse Sales in PR1 8EL
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £109,000 | £100,300 | £104,650 | 2 |
| 2011 | £112,000 | £112,000 | £112,000 | 1 |
| 2012 | £119,000 | £119,000 | £119,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £125,000 | £89,000 | £107,000 | 2 |
| 2015 | £135,000 | £108,000 | £121,500 | 2 |
| 2016 | £136,500 | £135,000 | £130,500 | 3 |
| 2017 | £103,000 | £103,000 | £103,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £180,000 | £127,000 | £153,500 | 2 |
| 2022 | £127,000 | £127,000 | £127,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the PR1 8EL Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the PR1 8EL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Liverpool Road, Penwortham, PRESTON, PR1 9XE | 0.87 miles | Directions from PR1 8EL to Tesco |
| Aldi, Corporation Street, PRESTON, PR1 2UZ | 1.02 miles | Directions from PR1 8EL to Aldi |
| Lidl, West Strand, PRESTON, PR1 8UY | 1.11 miles | Directions from PR1 8EL to Lidl |
| Iceland, Market Street, PRESTON, PR1 2ES | 1.38 miles | Directions from PR1 8EL to Iceland |
| Morrisons, Mariners Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, PRESTON, PR2 2YN | 1.80 miles | Directions from PR1 8EL to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PR1 8EL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| St George's Shopping Centre, Preston, PR1 2ET | 0.71 miles | Directions from PR1 8EL to St George's Shopping Centre |
| Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA | 2.76 miles | Directions from PR1 8EL to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge |
| Unit 8 Fullwood Central, Preston, PR2 9BQ | 3.30 miles | Directions from PR1 8EL to Unit 8 Fullwood Central |
| Bk Mill Farm, Wesham, Preston, PR4 3EP | 7.82 miles | Directions from PR1 8EL to Bk Mill Farm, Wesham |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Fishergate Centre, PRESTON, PR1 8HJ | 0.52 miles | Directions from PR1 8EL to McDonald's, Fishergate Centre, PRESTON, PR1 8HJ |
| McDonald's, Friargate, PRESTON, PR1 2EJ | 0.80 miles | Directions from PR1 8EL to McDonald's, Friargate, PRESTON, PR1 2EJ |
| McDonald's, Pedders Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, PRESTON, PR2 2TX | 1.35 miles | Directions from PR1 8EL to McDonald's, Pedders Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, PRESTON, PR2 2TX |
| McDonald's, Capitol Centre, Walton-le-Dale, PRESTON, PR5 4AW | 1.44 miles | Directions from PR1 8EL to McDonald's, Capitol Centre, Walton-le-Dale, PRESTON, PR5 4AW |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Fishergate, PRESTON, PR1 2NJ | 0.59 miles | Directions from PR1 8EL to KFC Preston - Fishergate |
| KFC, Port Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, PRESTON, PR2 2YQ | 0.82 miles | Directions from PR1 8EL to KFC Preston - Ashton on Ribble |
| KFC, Leyland Road, Lostock Hall, PRESTON, PR5 5RY | 1.87 miles | Directions from PR1 8EL to KFC Preston - Leyland Road |
| KFC, Deepdale Park, Blackpool Road, PRESTON, PR1 6QY | 2.11 miles | Directions from PR1 8EL to KFC Preston - Deepdale Shopping Park |
| KFC, Ordnance Road, Buckshaw Village, CHORLEY, PR7 7EL | 5.83 miles | Directions from PR1 8EL to KFC Buckshaw Village - Munro Way |