PR2 8LD 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 (8LD) 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 PR2 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LD.
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 8LD 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 8LD postcode have the street address of The Chines
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 10 individuals call the PR2 8LD postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of PRESTON within the old postal county of Lancashire.
PR2 8LD is within the town of Fulwood.
The PR2 8LD postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in PR2 8LD are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in PR2 8LD are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for PR2 8LD
The telephone area code for PR2 8LD is 01772 Preston.
Map Coordinates for PR2 8LD
| Latitude | 53.7819726215 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.70782227901 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for PR2 8LD
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Weather Forecast for PR2 8LD
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 43.00% | S 13 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 8.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 5.00% | ESE 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | N 7 mph |
Thu 2nd 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) | 8.00% | N 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 3.00% | E 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 3.00% | E 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 18.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 3.00% | N 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 3.00% | N 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the PR2 8LD Postcode?
Download Speeds For PR2 8LD
| Average Mbps | 141.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 52.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 460.000 |
PR2 8LD has an average download speed of 141.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
387 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
88% of postcodes (1,041,368) have slower broadband speeds.
12% of postcodes (142,886) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For PR2 8LD
| Average Mbps | 14.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 36.000 |
PR2 8LD has an average upload speed of 14.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
12,303 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
59% of postcodes (698,907) have slower upload speeds.
40% of postcodes (473,431) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of PR2 8LD Postcode
England Primary Schools
Holme Slack Community Primary School
Address: Holme Slack Community Primary School, Manor House Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6HP
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: 01772795257
St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School
Address: St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, St Ignatius Square, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 1TT
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: 01772555252
Deepdale Community Primary School
Address: Deepdale Community Primary School, St Stephens Road, Deepdale, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6TD
Distance: 1.13 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: 1.10 miles
Contact: 01772795415
Kennington Primary School
Address: Kennington Primary School, Kennington Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8ER
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: 01772774044
Sherwood Primary School
Address: Sherwood Primary School, Sherwood Way, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9GA
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: 01772719093
The Olive School, Preston
Address: The Olive School, Preston, Vicarage Lane, Preston, PR2 8DW
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: 01772926100
St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Address: St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston, Sharoe Green Lane North, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9HH
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact:
Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Address: Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Meadowfield, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9RE
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01772864550
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston
Address: English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston, Sizer Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7DR
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: 01772556092
Queen's Drive Primary School
Address: Queen's Drive Primary School, Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3LA
Distance: 0.46 miles
Contact: 01772718344
Eldon Primary School
Address: Eldon Primary School, Eldon Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7YE
Distance: 0.69 miles
Contact: 01772253557
Fulwood and Cadley Primary School
Address: Fulwood and Cadley Primary School, Cadley Causeway, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3QT
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01772717087
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, St Anthony's Drive, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3SQ
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01772726621
The Roebuck School
Address: The Roebuck School, Inkerman Street, Ashton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2BN
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01772729337
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Address: Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston, Lightfoot Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3LP
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact:
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: 1.52 miles
Contact: 01772726729
England Higher Schools
Preston College
Address: Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent's Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8UR
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01772225000
England Secondary Schools
Archbishop Temple Church of England High School
Address: Archbishop Temple Church of England High School, St Vincent's Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8RA
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: 01772717782
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form
Address: Moor Park High School and Sixth Form, Moor Park Avenue, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6DT
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01772795428
Corpus Christi Catholic High School
Address: Corpus Christi Catholic High School, St Vincent's Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8QY
Distance: 0.27 miles
Contact: 01772716912
Fulwood Academy
Address: Fulwood Academy, Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9YR
Distance: 0.60 miles
Contact: 01772719060
Our Lady's Catholic High School
Address: Our Lady's Catholic High School, St Anthony's Drive, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3SQ
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: 01772326900
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near PR2 8LD
BURNS DENTAL
Address: 109A BLACK BULL LANE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, PR2 3QA
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 80 WATLING STREET ROAD, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 8BP
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
LINTON STREET DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 2 LINTON STREET, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 3BJ
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: :
LIFESTYLE DENTAL AND IMPLANT CLINIC
Address: 284 GARSTANG ROAD, FULWOOD, PRESTON, PR2 9RX
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
SHAROE GREEN DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 262 SHAROE GREEN LANE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, PR2 9HD
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
THE BEECHES ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE
Address: 114 WATLING STREET ROAD, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 8AH
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near PR2 8LD
SHAROE GREEN PHARMACY
Address: 272 SHAROE GREEN LANE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9HD
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 712244
HBS PHARMACY
Address: MOOR PARK AVENUE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 6AS
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 867250
BROADWAY PHARMACY
Address: 331 GARSTANG ROAD, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9UP
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 717574
MOOR PARK PHARMACY
Address: 47 GARSTANG ROAD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 1LA
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 555150
DDL DAVIES LTD
Address: 59-61 PLUNGINGTON ROAD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 7EN
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 556030
PHARMALOGIC CHEMIST
Address: GUTTRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE, DEEPDALE ROAD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 6LL
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 325170
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near PR2 8LD
COMMUNITY HEALTH & EYECARE LTD(SHAROE GREEN SURGERY)
Address: 157 SHAROE GREEN LANE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 8HE
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: :
FULWOOD OPTICIANS
Address: UNIT 8, 262 SHAROE GREEN LANE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9HD
Distance: 0.72 miles
Contact: :
DEEPDALE SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS LTD, FLINTOFF WAY, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 6PJ
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: :
GUTTRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: DEEPDALE ROAD, PRESTON, PR1 6LL
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: :
4636 FULWOOD
Address: ASDA STORES LTD, EAST WAY, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9NP
Distance: 1.13 miles
Contact: :
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EYECARE LIMITED (PRESTON)
Address: 6 FULWOOD PARK, CAXTON ROAD, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9NZ
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near PR2 8LD
THE SURGERY
Address: 228 GARSTANG ROAD, FULWOOD, PRESTON, PR2 9QB
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: :
LYTHAM ROAD SURGERY
Address: 1ST FLOOR FATIMA MEDICAL CENTRE, 228 GARSTANG ROAD, FULWOOD, PRESTON, PR2 9QB
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 716033
DR MAWSON AND PARTNERS
Address: SHAROE GREEN SURGERY, 157 SHAROE GREEN LANE, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 8HE
Distance: 0.52 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 716410
NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: BROADWAY SURGERY, 2 BROADWAY, FULWOOD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR2 9TH
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 645665
MOOR PARK
Address: 49 GARSTANG ROAD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 1LB
Distance: 0.77 miles
Contact: :
THE HEALTHCARE CENTRE
Address: FLINTOFF WAY, DEEPDALE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 5AF
Distance: 0.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 655533
Transport Links near PR2 8LD
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: PR2 8LD
- Preston (Lancs)
Preston station, Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8APDistance: 2.05 milesDriving Time: 4.63 minutes - Bamber Bridge
Bamber Bridge station, Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6EADistance: 4.86 milesDriving Time: 10.73 minutes - Lostock Hall
Lostock Hall station, Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Lancashire, PR5 5NFDistance: 5.97 milesDriving Time: 10.47 minutes - Salwick
Salwick station, Station Road, Salwick, Lancashire, PR4 0YHDistance: 6.69 milesDriving Time: 12.36 minutes - Leyland
Leyland station, Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NNDistance: 7.26 milesDriving Time: 12.90 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near PR2 8LD
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near PR2 8LD
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the PR2 8LD Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Wyre and Preston North Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Mr Ben Wallace |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the PR2 8LD 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 8LD 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 PR2 8LD
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 | 1 |
| 2011 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £354,000 | £335,000 | £344,500 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the PR2 8LD Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the PR2 8LD Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Flintoff Way, PRESTON, PR1 6PJ | 1.57 miles | Directions from PR2 8LD to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, North Road, PRESTON, PR1 1RU | 1.68 miles | Directions from PR2 8LD to Iceland |
| Asda, Pittman Way, Fulwood, PRESTON, PR2 9NP | 1.82 miles | Directions from PR2 8LD to Asda |
| Aldi, Olivers Place, Fulwood, PRESTON, PR2 9BQ | 1.94 miles | Directions from PR2 8LD to Aldi |
| Aldi, Blackpool Road, Preston, PR1 6AF | 2.02 miles | Directions from PR2 8LD to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the PR2 8LD Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 8 Fullwood Central, Preston, PR2 9BQ | 1.20 miles | Directions from PR2 8LD to Unit 8 Fullwood Central |
| St George's Shopping Centre, Preston, PR1 2ET | 1.65 miles | Directions from PR2 8LD to St George's Shopping Centre |
| Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA | 4.49 miles | Directions from PR2 8LD to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge |
| Bk Mill Farm, Wesham, Preston, PR4 3EP | 7.51 miles | Directions from PR2 8LD to Bk Mill Farm, Wesham |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Pittman Way, Fulwood, PRESTON, PR2 9NP | 1.13 miles | Directions from PR2 8LD to McDonald's, Pittman Way, Fulwood, PRESTON, PR2 9NP |
| McDonald's, Deepdale Park, Blackpool Road, PRESTON, PR1 6QY | 1.34 miles | Directions from PR2 8LD to McDonald's, Deepdale Park, Blackpool Road, PRESTON, PR1 6QY |
| McDonald's, Friargate, PRESTON, PR1 2EJ | 1.56 miles | Directions from PR2 8LD to McDonald's, Friargate, PRESTON, PR1 2EJ |
| McDonald's, Fishergate Centre, PRESTON, PR1 8HJ | 1.74 miles | Directions from PR2 8LD to McDonald's, Fishergate Centre, PRESTON, PR1 8HJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Deepdale Park, Blackpool Road, PRESTON, PR1 6QY | 1.34 miles | Directions from PR2 8LD to KFC Preston - Deepdale Shopping Park |
| KFC, Fishergate, PRESTON, PR1 2NJ | 1.68 miles | Directions from PR2 8LD to KFC Preston - Fishergate |
| KFC, Port Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, PRESTON, PR2 2YQ | 1.69 miles | Directions from PR2 8LD to KFC Preston - Ashton on Ribble |
| KFC, Leyland Road, Lostock Hall, PRESTON, PR5 5RY | 3.83 miles | Directions from PR2 8LD to KFC Preston - Leyland Road |
| KFC, Coronation Way, Mill Farm Sports Village, Wesham, PRESTON, PR4 3JZ | 7.46 miles | Directions from PR2 8LD to KFC Wesham - Mill Farm Sports Village |