PR1 8JP 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 (8JP) 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 JP.

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 8JP 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 8JP postcode have the street address of South Meadow Lane

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the PR1 8JP postcode is home to a bustling 66 residents!

It is situated within the post town of PRESTON within the old postal county of Lancashire.

PR1 8JP is within the city of Preston.

The PR1 8JP postcode area is composed of 96.3% residential properties, 3.7% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in PR1 8JP are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached, end-terraced and detached.

Most properties in PR1 8JP are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

None Domestic Buildings in PR1 8JP fall under these categories: Food And Drink.

Food And Drink include Continental Hotel, South Meadow Lane.

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PR1 8JP: Points of Interest

The Continental

The Continental is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at Continental Hotel, South Meadow Lane, Preston, PR1 8JP.

BAC/EE Social Club

BAC/EE Social Club is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at Bae Sports And Social Association, South Meadow Lane, Preston, PR1 8JP.

Property Type	Percentage
Residential	96.3%
Commercial	3.7%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for PR1 8JP

The telephone area code for PR1 8JP is 01772 Preston.

Map Coordinates for PR1 8JP

Latitude	53.7506151834
Longitude	-2.70893268001

Ordnance Survey Maps for PR1 8JP

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Weather Forecast for PR1 8JP

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
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	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	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	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 8JP Postcode?

Download Speeds For PR1 8JP

Average Mbps	81.200
Median Mbps	79.300
Maximum Mbps	205.000

PR1 8JP has an average download speed of 81.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).

700 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

56% of postcodes (658,178) have slower broadband speeds.

44% of postcodes (525,763) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For PR1 8JP

Average Mbps	11.900
Median Mbps	10.000
Maximum Mbps	21.000

PR1 8JP has an average upload speed of 11.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).

9,620 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

36% of postcodes (423,819) have slower upload speeds.

63% of postcodes (751,202) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of PR1 8JP Postcode

England Secondary Schools

Eden Boys' School, Preston

Address: Eden Boys' School, Preston, Adelaide Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4BD

Distance: 1.17 miles

School Website

Contact: 01772926000

Penwortham Girls' High School

Address: Penwortham Girls' High School, Cop Lane, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0SR

Distance: 0.87 miles

School Website

Contact: 01772743399

England Primary Schools

St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School

Address: St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, St Ignatius Square, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 1TT

Distance: 1.04 miles

School Website

Contact: 01772555252

English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston

Address: English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston, Sizer Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7DR

Distance: 1.13 miles

School Website

Contact: 01772556092

St Stephen's CofE School

Address: St Stephen's CofE School, South Meadow Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8JN

Distance: 0.24 miles

School Website

Contact: 01772556306

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Address: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Poulton Street, Ashton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2SA

Distance: 1.27 miles

School Website

Contact: 01772726937

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near PR1 8JP

PRESTON ORTHODONTICS

Address: 35 RIBBLESDALE PLACE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 3NA

Distance: 0.43 miles

Contact: :

PRESTON ORTHODONTICS

Address: 35 RIBBLESDALE PLACE, PRESTON, PR1 3NA

Distance: 0.43 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 35 ORMSKIRK ROAD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 2QP

Distance: 0.90 miles

Contact: :

46 - 48 LIVERPOOL ROAD

Address: 46-48 LIVERPOOL ROAD, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 0DQ

Distance: 0.95 miles

Contact: :

RINGWAY DENTAL CENTRE

Address: RINGWAY HOUSE, RINGWAY, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 1HJ

Distance: 0.97 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 59-61 POPE LANE, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 9BY

Distance: 1.04 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near PR1 8JP

SMITHSON'S PHARMACY

Address: 51 FISHERGATE HILL, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8DN

Distance: 0.35 miles

Contact: tel: 01772 252033

MIDDLEFORTH PHARMACY

Address: 88-90 LEYLAND ROAD, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 9QJ

Distance: 0.37 miles

Contact: tel: 01772 749150

AVENHAM PHARMACY

Address: 42 AVENHAM LANE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 3TS

Distance: 0.56 miles

Contact: tel: 01772 259915

BOOTS

Address: 10-13 FISHERGATE, PRESTON, PR1 3NN

Distance: 0.63 miles

Contact: tel: 01772 254517

SUPERDRUG PHARMACY

Address: FISHERGATE WALK, ST. GEORGES SHOPPING CENTRE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 2NR

Distance: 0.64 miles

Contact: tel: 01772 253752

ASHTON PHARMACY

Address: ROOM FB075, UCLAN, FOSTER BUILDING, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 2HE

Distance: 0.74 miles

Contact: tel: 01772 253747

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near PR1 8JP

OPTICAL EXPRESS (WINCKLEY SQUARE)

Address: DERBY HOUSE, 12 WINCKLEY SQUARE, PRESTON, PR1 3JJ

Distance: 0.44 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (PRESTON - FISHERGATE)

Address: 10-13 FISHERGATE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 3NN

Distance: 0.63 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (PRESTON)

Address: 90 FISHERGATE WALK, ST. GEORGES CENTRE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 2NR

Distance: 0.64 miles

Contact: :

BOOTS OPTICIANS (PRESTON)

Address: 10-13 FISHERGATE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 3QA

Distance: 0.64 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (PRESTON)

Address: 1 FRIARGATE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 2AU

Distance: 0.69 miles

Contact: :

BROADHURST OPTOMETRISTS (PRESTON)

Address: 136 FRIARGATE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 2EE

Distance: 0.74 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near PR1 8JP

FISHERGATE HILL SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: 50 FISHERGATE HILL, PRESTON, PR1 8DN

Distance: 0.35 miles

Contact: :

FISHERGATE HILL SURGERY

Address: 50 FISHERGATE HILL, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8DN

Distance: 0.35 miles

Contact: tel: 01772 254484

PARK VIEW SURGERY

Address: 23 RIBBLESDALE PLACE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 3NA

Distance: 0.43 miles

Contact: tel: 01772 258474

FOSTER BUILDING

Address: THE MEDICAL CENTRE, UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 2HE

Distance: 0.74 miles

Contact: tel: 01772 892598

AVENHAM SURGERY

Address: AVENHAM LANE, PRESTON, PR1 3RG

Distance: 0.75 miles

Contact: tel: 01772 529120

ST FILLAN'S MEDICAL CTRE

Address: 2 LIVERPOOL ROAD, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 0AD

Distance: 0.81 miles

Contact: tel: 01772 325001

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Transport Links near PR1 8JP

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: PR1 8JP

Preston (Lancs)
Preston station, Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8AP
Distance: 1.62 miles
Driving Time: 3.88 minutes
Lostock Hall
Lostock Hall station, Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Lancashire, PR5 5NF
Distance: 3.34 miles
Driving Time: 7.69 minutes
Bamber Bridge
Bamber Bridge station, Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6EA
Distance: 4.85 miles
Driving Time: 10.13 minutes
Salwick
Salwick station, Station Road, Salwick, Lancashire, PR4 0YH
Distance: 6.11 miles
Driving Time: 11.07 minutes
Leyland
Leyland station, Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NN
Distance: 6.25 miles
Driving Time: 10.68 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near PR1 8JP

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near PR1 8JP

M6 J31

Distance: 4.44 miles

Driving Time: 9.58 minutes

M65 J1A

Distance: 4.52 miles

Driving Time: 9.03 minutes

M65 J1

Distance: 4.52 miles

Driving Time: 9.03 minutes

M6 J29

Distance: 4.72 miles

Driving Time: 9.60 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the PR1 8JP Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Preston Boro Const
Member or Parliament	Sir Mark Hendrick
Contact Details	Contact Sir Mark Hendrick
Political Party	Labour (Co-op)

What Council is the PR1 8JP 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 8JP 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 Council

House Sales in PR1 8JP

Yearly House Sales for PR1 8JP
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2011	£92,000	£92,000	£92,000	1
2015	£146,000	£130,000	£137,250	3
2018	£140,000	£141,400	£140,700	2
2019	£100,000	£100,000	£100,000	1
2020	£200,000	£200,000	£200,000	1

Postcodes near the PR1 8JP Postcode

PR1 8EX Connaught Road PR1 8LU Hassett Close PR1 8LD Hassett Close PR1 8JR Riverside PR1 8ET Riverside PR1 8EW Riverside PR1 8HA South End PR1 8LA South Meadow Lane PR1 8JN South Meadow Lane PR1 8JY South Meadow Lane PR1 8JF South Meadow Lane PR1 8EU Wolseley Road PR1 8LJ Woods Green

What Popular Supermarkets are near the PR1 8JP Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near PR1 8JP
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Aldi, Corporation Street, PRESTON, PR1 2UZ	0.96 miles	Directions from PR1 8JP to Aldi
Tesco, Liverpool Road, Penwortham, PRESTON, PR1 9XE	1.21 miles	Directions from PR1 8JP to Tesco
Iceland, Market Street, PRESTON, PR1 2ES	1.25 miles	Directions from PR1 8JP to Iceland
Lidl, West Strand, PRESTON, PR1 8UY	1.32 miles	Directions from PR1 8JP to Lidl
Iceland, Queens Retail Park, Queen Street, PRESTON, PR1 4HZ	1.68 miles	Directions from PR1 8JP to Iceland

What Popular Restaurants are near the PR1 8JP Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near PR1 8JP
Burger King	Distance	Directions
St George's Shopping Centre, Preston, PR1 2ET	0.61 miles	Directions from PR1 8JP to St George's Shopping Centre
Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA	2.59 miles	Directions from PR1 8JP to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge
Unit 8 Fullwood Central, Preston, PR2 9BQ	3.30 miles	Directions from PR1 8JP to Unit 8 Fullwood Central
Bk Mill Farm, Wesham, Preston, PR4 3EP	8.04 miles	Directions from PR1 8JP to Bk Mill Farm, Wesham

Mcdonald's Restaurants near PR1 8JP
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Fishergate Centre, PRESTON, PR1 8HJ	0.45 miles	Directions from PR1 8JP to McDonald's, Fishergate Centre, PRESTON, PR1 8HJ
McDonald's, Friargate, PRESTON, PR1 2EJ	0.71 miles	Directions from PR1 8JP to McDonald's, Friargate, PRESTON, PR1 2EJ
McDonald's, Capitol Centre, Walton-le-Dale, PRESTON, PR5 4AW	1.22 miles	Directions from PR1 8JP to McDonald's, Capitol Centre, Walton-le-Dale, PRESTON, PR5 4AW
McDonald's, Pedders Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, PRESTON, PR2 2TX	1.56 miles	Directions from PR1 8JP to McDonald's, Pedders Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, PRESTON, PR2 2TX

KFC Restaurants near PR1 8JP
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Fishergate, PRESTON, PR1 2NJ	0.52 miles	Directions from PR1 8JP to KFC Preston - Fishergate
KFC, Port Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, PRESTON, PR2 2YQ	1.00 miles	Directions from PR1 8JP to KFC Preston - Ashton on Ribble
KFC, Leyland Road, Lostock Hall, PRESTON, PR5 5RY	1.74 miles	Directions from PR1 8JP to KFC Preston - Leyland Road
KFC, Deepdale Park, Blackpool Road, PRESTON, PR1 6QY	2.01 miles	Directions from PR1 8JP to KFC Preston - Deepdale Shopping Park
KFC, Ordnance Road, Buckshaw Village, CHORLEY, PR7 7EL	5.70 miles	Directions from PR1 8JP to KFC Buckshaw Village - Munro Way