PR1 8LJ 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 (8LJ) 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 LJ.
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 8LJ postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the PR1 8LJ postcode have the street address of Woods Green
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 14 individuals call the PR1 8LJ postcode their home.
PR1 8LJ is within the city of PRESTON.
The PR1 8LJ postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in PR1 8LJ are houses. Of these houses, most are detached.
Most properties in PR1 8LJ are privately rented with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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Contact Me| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for PR1 8LJ
The telephone area code for PR1 8LJ is 01772 Preston.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 53.75047319 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.71014348765 |
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Street
Town
Locality
Distance (Miles)
Central Postcode
Directions on Google Maps
LEYLAND ROAD
PRESTON
PENWORTHAM
0.35
PR1 9QJ
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FISHERGATE HILL
PRESTON
0.37
PR1 8JB
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FISHERGATE CENTRE
PRESTON
0.48
PR1 8HJ
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CORPORATION STREET
PRESTON
0.54
PR1 2UP
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Nearest Town
Distance (Miles)
Direction
Bearing
Preston
0.85
NE
34.22
Bamber Bridge
2.37
ESE
123.73
Fulwood
2.81
N
357.24
Leyland
4.28
S
171.86
Freckleton
6.36
W
272.65
Kirkham
6.96
WNW
288.64
Chorley
7.37
SSE
154.50
Blackburn
9.37
E
90.07
Garstang
10.84
NNW
346.16
Great Harwood
12.62
ENE
78.62
Southport
14.13
WSW
239.73
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Preston
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 06:00 to 09:00 
Heavy rain 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 81.00% W 9 mph 09:00 to 12:00 
Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 6.00% N 7 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) 4.00% NNW 7 mph 15:00 to 18:00 
Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 8.00% WNW 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 5.00% NE 2 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 9.00% SSE 2 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Overcast 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 10.00% SE 4 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 7.00% SSE 4 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 10.00% SSE 7 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Overcast 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 8.00% SSE 9 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 7.00% SSE 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 7.00% SSE 11 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 6.00% SSE 11 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 6.00% SSE 13 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 8.00% SSE 13 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 14.00% SSE 13 mph 06:00 to 09:00 
Light rain 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 52.00% S 11 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Light rain 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 50.00% SSW 9 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Overcast 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 18.00% SSW 9 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Overcast 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 12.00% SSW 7 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 8.00% W 7 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Overcast 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 8.00% S 7 mph
Time Period Icon Description Temperature Rain Probability Wind 00:00 to 03:00 Cloudy 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) 5.00% S 7 mph 03:00 to 06:00 Overcast 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 8.00% SSE 7 mph 06:00 to 09:00 Cloudy 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 6.00% SSE 7 mph 09:00 to 12:00 Cloudy 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) 5.00% SSE 9 mph 12:00 to 15:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 6.00% S 11 mph 15:00 to 18:00 Cloudy 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) 7.00% S 11 mph 18:00 to 21:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) 6.00% SSE 11 mph 21:00 to 00:00 Cloudy 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) 9.00% SSE 13 mph
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
Average Mbps 54.100 Median Mbps 72.700 Maximum Mbps 76.110
PR1 8LJ has an average download speed of 54.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,514 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
31% of postcodes (372,188) have slower broadband speeds.
68% of postcodes (810,939) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
Average Mbps 14.200 Median Mbps 20.000 Maximum Mbps 20.000
PR1 8LJ has an average upload speed of 14.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
12,042 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
57% of postcodes (675,085) have slower upload speeds.
42% of postcodes (497,514) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Secondary Schools
Eden Boys' School, Preston
Address: Eden Boys' School, Preston, Adelaide Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4BD
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01772926000
Penwortham Girls' High School
Address: Penwortham Girls' High School, Cop Lane, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0SR
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01772743399
England Primary Schools
St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School
Address: St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, St Ignatius Square, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 1TT
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01772555252
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston
Address: English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston, Sizer Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7DR
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01772556092
St Stephen's CofE School
Address: St Stephen's CofE School, South Meadow Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8JN
Distance: 0.22 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: 0.42 miles
Contact: 01772742351
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: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01772743131
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Address: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Poulton Street, Ashton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2SA
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01772726937
Nearest Dentists
PRESTON ORTHODONTICS
Address: 35 RIBBLESDALE PLACE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 3NA
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
PRESTON ORTHODONTICS
Address: 35 RIBBLESDALE PLACE, PRESTON, PR1 3NA
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
46 - 48 LIVERPOOL ROAD
Address: 46-48 LIVERPOOL ROAD, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 0DQ
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 35 ORMSKIRK ROAD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 2QP
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
RINGWAY DENTAL CENTRE
Address: RINGWAY HOUSE, RINGWAY, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 1HJ
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 59-61 POPE LANE, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 9BY
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
SMITHSON'S PHARMACY
Address: 51 FISHERGATE HILL, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8DN
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 252033
MIDDLEFORTH PHARMACY
Address: 88-90 LEYLAND ROAD, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 9QJ
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 749150
AVENHAM PHARMACY
Address: 42 AVENHAM LANE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 3TS
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 259915
BOOTS
Address: 10-13 FISHERGATE, PRESTON, PR1 3NN
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 254517
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: FISHERGATE WALK, ST. GEORGES SHOPPING CENTRE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 2NR
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 253752
ASHTON PHARMACY
Address: ROOM FB075, UCLAN, FOSTER BUILDING, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 2HE
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 253747
Nearest Opticians
OPTICAL EXPRESS (WINCKLEY SQUARE)
Address: DERBY HOUSE, 12 WINCKLEY SQUARE, PRESTON, PR1 3JJ
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PRESTON - FISHERGATE)
Address: 10-13 FISHERGATE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 3NN
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (PRESTON)
Address: 90 FISHERGATE WALK, ST. GEORGES CENTRE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 2NR
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (PRESTON)
Address: 10-13 FISHERGATE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 3QA
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (PRESTON)
Address: 1 FRIARGATE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 2AU
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
UCLAN BUSINESS SERVICE LTD
Address: 3RD FLOOR HARRINGTON BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE, PRESTON, PR1 2HE
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
FISHERGATE HILL SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 50 FISHERGATE HILL, PRESTON, PR1 8DN
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
FISHERGATE HILL SURGERY
Address: 50 FISHERGATE HILL, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8DN
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 254484
PARK VIEW SURGERY
Address: 23 RIBBLESDALE PLACE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 3NA
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 258474
FOSTER BUILDING
Address: THE MEDICAL CENTRE, UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 2HE
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 892598
ST FILLAN'S MEDICAL CTRE
Address: 2 LIVERPOOL ROAD, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 0AD
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 325001
AVENHAM SURGERY
Address: AVENHAM LANE, PRESTON, PR1 3RG
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 529120
Transport Links
Train Stations
Preston (Lancs)
Address: Preston station, Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8AP
Postcode: PR1 8AP
Line: Ormskirk branch line|East Lancashire line|Manchester to Preston line|West Coast Main Line|Blackpool Branch Lines
Company: Avanti West Coast
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.45 miles
Bamber Bridge
Address: Bamber Bridge station, Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6EA
Postcode: PR5 6EA
Line: East Lancashire line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.60 miles
Lostock Hall
Address: Lostock Hall station, Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Lancashire, PR5 5NF
Postcode: PR5 5NF
Line: East Lancashire line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.07 miles
Leyland
Address: Leyland station, Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NN
Postcode: PR25 3NN
Line: Manchester to Preston line|West Coast Main Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.69 miles
Salwick
Address: Salwick station, Station Road, Salwick, Lancashire, PR4 0YH
Postcode: PR4 0YH
Line: Blackpool Branch Lines
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.97 miles
Euxton Balshaw Lane
Address: Euxton station, Balshaw Lane, Euxton, Lancashire, PR7 6DX
Postcode: PR7 6DX
Line: West Coast Main Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.74 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
M6 J31Distance: 4.42 milesDriving Time: 9.54 minutesM65 J1ADistance: 4.50 milesDriving Time: 8.99 minutesM65 J1Distance: 4.50 milesDriving Time: 8.99 minutesM6 J29Distance: 4.70 milesDriving Time: 9.55 minutes Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
Westminster Constituency Preston Member or Parliament 
Sir Mark Hendrick Contact Details Contact Sir Mark Hendrick Political Party Labour (Co-op)
Where can I find out where the nearest Library 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
Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
Popular Supermarkets near PR1 8LJ Supermarket Distance Directions Aldi, Corporation Street, PRESTON, PR1 2UZ 1.00 miles Directions to Aldi Tesco, Liverpool Road, Penwortham, PRESTON, PR1 9XE 1.13 miles Directions to Tesco Lidl, West Strand, PRESTON, PR1 8UY 1.29 miles Directions to Lidl Iceland, Market Street, PRESTON, PR1 2ES 1.30 miles Directions to Iceland Iceland, Queens Retail Park, Queen Street, PRESTON, PR1 4HZ 1.75 miles Directions to Iceland
What Popular Restaurants are near?
Burger King Restaurants near PR1 8LJ Burger King Distance Directions St George's Shopping Centre, Preston, PR1 2ET 0.64 miles Directions to St George's Shopping Centre Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA 2.61 miles Directions to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge Unit 8 Fullwood Central, Preston, PR2 9BQ 3.31 miles Directions to Unit 8 Fullwood Central Bk Mill Farm, Wesham, Preston, PR4 3EP 8.00 miles Directions to Bk Mill Farm, Wesham
Mcdonald's Restaurants near PR1 8LJ Mcdonald's Distance Directions McDonald's, Fishergate Centre, PRESTON, PR1 8HJ 0.48 miles Directions to McDonald's, Fishergate Centre, PRESTON, PR1 8HJ McDonald's, Friargate, PRESTON, PR1 2EJ 0.74 miles Directions to McDonald's, Friargate, PRESTON, PR1 2EJ McDonald's, Capitol Centre, Walton-le-Dale, PRESTON, PR5 4AW 1.27 miles Directions to McDonald's, Capitol Centre, Walton-le-Dale, PRESTON, PR5 4AW McDonald's, Pedders Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, PRESTON, PR2 2TX 1.52 miles Directions to McDonald's, Pedders Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, PRESTON, PR2 2TX
KFC Restaurants near PR1 8LJ Restaurant Distance Directions KFC, Fishergate, PRESTON, PR1 2NJ 0.55 miles Directions to KFC Preston - Fishergate KFC, Port Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, PRESTON, PR2 2YQ 0.97 miles Directions to KFC Preston - Ashton on Ribble KFC, Leyland Road, Lostock Hall, PRESTON, PR5 5RY 1.75 miles Directions to KFC Preston - Leyland Road KFC, Deepdale Park, Blackpool Road, PRESTON, PR1 6QY 2.05 miles Directions to KFC Preston - Deepdale Shopping Park KFC, Ordnance Road, Buckshaw Village, CHORLEY, PR7 7EL 5.71 miles Directions to KFC Buckshaw Village - Munro Way
| Street | Town | Locality | Distance (Miles) | Central Postcode | Directions on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEYLAND ROAD | PRESTON | PENWORTHAM | 0.35 | PR1 9QJ | View on Google Maps |
| FISHERGATE HILL | PRESTON | 0.37 | PR1 8JB | View on Google Maps | |
| FISHERGATE CENTRE | PRESTON | 0.48 | PR1 8HJ | View on Google Maps | |
| CORPORATION STREET | PRESTON | 0.54 | PR1 2UP | View on Google Maps |
| Nearest Town | Distance (Miles) | Direction | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston | 0.85 | NE | 34.22 |
| Bamber Bridge | 2.37 | ESE | 123.73 |
| Fulwood | 2.81 | N | 357.24 |
| Leyland | 4.28 | S | 171.86 |
| Freckleton | 6.36 | W | 272.65 |
| Kirkham | 6.96 | WNW | 288.64 |
| Chorley | 7.37 | SSE | 154.50 |
| Blackburn | 9.37 | E | 90.07 |
| Garstang | 10.84 | NNW | 346.16 |
| Great Harwood | 12.62 | ENE | 78.62 |
| Southport | 14.13 | WSW | 239.73 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Preston
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Heavy rain | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 81.00% | W 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 6.00% | N 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 8.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | NE 2 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 2 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 7.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 14.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 52.00% | S 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 50.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 18.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 12.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 8.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 8.00% | S 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 5.00% | S 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | S 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 7.00% | S 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 9.00% | SSE 13 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 54.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 72.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 76.110 |
PR1 8LJ has an average download speed of 54.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,514 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
31% of postcodes (372,188) have slower broadband speeds.
68% of postcodes (810,939) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 14.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 20.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
PR1 8LJ has an average upload speed of 14.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
12,042 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
57% of postcodes (675,085) have slower upload speeds.
42% of postcodes (497,514) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Secondary Schools
Eden Boys' School, Preston
Address: Eden Boys' School, Preston, Adelaide Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4BD
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01772926000
Penwortham Girls' High School
Address: Penwortham Girls' High School, Cop Lane, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0SR
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01772743399
England Primary Schools
St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School
Address: St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, St Ignatius Square, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 1TT
Distance: 1.07 miles
Contact: 01772555252
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston
Address: English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston, Sizer Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 7DR
Distance: 1.15 miles
Contact: 01772556092
St Stephen's CofE School
Address: St Stephen's CofE School, South Meadow Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8JN
Distance: 0.22 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: 0.42 miles
Contact: 01772742351
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: 0.92 miles
Contact: 01772743131
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Address: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Poulton Street, Ashton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2SA
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: 01772726937
Nearest Dentists
PRESTON ORTHODONTICS
Address: 35 RIBBLESDALE PLACE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 3NA
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
PRESTON ORTHODONTICS
Address: 35 RIBBLESDALE PLACE, PRESTON, PR1 3NA
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: :
46 - 48 LIVERPOOL ROAD
Address: 46-48 LIVERPOOL ROAD, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 0DQ
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 35 ORMSKIRK ROAD, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 2QP
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
RINGWAY DENTAL CENTRE
Address: RINGWAY HOUSE, RINGWAY, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 1HJ
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 59-61 POPE LANE, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 9BY
Distance: 1.01 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
SMITHSON'S PHARMACY
Address: 51 FISHERGATE HILL, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8DN
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 252033
MIDDLEFORTH PHARMACY
Address: 88-90 LEYLAND ROAD, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 9QJ
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 749150
AVENHAM PHARMACY
Address: 42 AVENHAM LANE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 3TS
Distance: 0.61 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 259915
BOOTS
Address: 10-13 FISHERGATE, PRESTON, PR1 3NN
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 254517
SUPERDRUG PHARMACY
Address: FISHERGATE WALK, ST. GEORGES SHOPPING CENTRE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 2NR
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 253752
ASHTON PHARMACY
Address: ROOM FB075, UCLAN, FOSTER BUILDING, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 2HE
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 253747
Nearest Opticians
OPTICAL EXPRESS (WINCKLEY SQUARE)
Address: DERBY HOUSE, 12 WINCKLEY SQUARE, PRESTON, PR1 3JJ
Distance: 0.48 miles
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BOOTS OPTICIANS (PRESTON - FISHERGATE)
Address: 10-13 FISHERGATE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 3NN
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (PRESTON)
Address: 90 FISHERGATE WALK, ST. GEORGES CENTRE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 2NR
Distance: 0.68 miles
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BOOTS OPTICIANS (PRESTON)
Address: 10-13 FISHERGATE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 3QA
Distance: 0.68 miles
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SPECSAVERS (PRESTON)
Address: 1 FRIARGATE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 2AU
Distance: 0.73 miles
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UCLAN BUSINESS SERVICE LTD
Address: 3RD FLOOR HARRINGTON BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE, PRESTON, PR1 2HE
Distance: 0.76 miles
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Nearest GP Surgeries
FISHERGATE HILL SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: 50 FISHERGATE HILL, PRESTON, PR1 8DN
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
FISHERGATE HILL SURGERY
Address: 50 FISHERGATE HILL, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 8DN
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 254484
PARK VIEW SURGERY
Address: 23 RIBBLESDALE PLACE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 3NA
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 258474
FOSTER BUILDING
Address: THE MEDICAL CENTRE, UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 2HE
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 892598
ST FILLAN'S MEDICAL CTRE
Address: 2 LIVERPOOL ROAD, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON, LANCASHIRE, PR1 0AD
Distance: 0.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 325001
AVENHAM SURGERY
Address: AVENHAM LANE, PRESTON, PR1 3RG
Distance: 0.80 miles
Contact: tel: 01772 529120
Transport Links
Train Stations
Preston (Lancs)
Address: Preston station, Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8AP
Postcode: PR1 8AP
Line: Ormskirk branch line|East Lancashire line|Manchester to Preston line|West Coast Main Line|Blackpool Branch Lines
Company: Avanti West Coast
Time: within five minutes drive
Distance: 0.45 miles
Bamber Bridge
Address: Bamber Bridge station, Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR5 6EA
Postcode: PR5 6EA
Line: East Lancashire line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.60 miles
Lostock Hall
Address: Lostock Hall station, Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Lancashire, PR5 5NF
Postcode: PR5 5NF
Line: East Lancashire line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 2.07 miles
Leyland
Address: Leyland station, Station Brow, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 3NN
Postcode: PR25 3NN
Line: Manchester to Preston line|West Coast Main Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 3.69 miles
Salwick
Address: Salwick station, Station Road, Salwick, Lancashire, PR4 0YH
Postcode: PR4 0YH
Line: Blackpool Branch Lines
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 4.97 miles
Euxton Balshaw Lane
Address: Euxton station, Balshaw Lane, Euxton, Lancashire, PR7 6DX
Postcode: PR7 6DX
Line: West Coast Main Line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 5.74 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Preston |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Sir Mark Hendrick |
| Political Party | Labour (Co-op) |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
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What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Aldi, Corporation Street, PRESTON, PR1 2UZ | 1.00 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Tesco, Liverpool Road, Penwortham, PRESTON, PR1 9XE | 1.13 miles | Directions to Tesco |
| Lidl, West Strand, PRESTON, PR1 8UY | 1.29 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Iceland, Market Street, PRESTON, PR1 2ES | 1.30 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Iceland, Queens Retail Park, Queen Street, PRESTON, PR1 4HZ | 1.75 miles | Directions to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| St George's Shopping Centre, Preston, PR1 2ET | 0.64 miles | Directions to St George's Shopping Centre |
| Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA | 2.61 miles | Directions to Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge |
| Unit 8 Fullwood Central, Preston, PR2 9BQ | 3.31 miles | Directions to Unit 8 Fullwood Central |
| Bk Mill Farm, Wesham, Preston, PR4 3EP | 8.00 miles | Directions to Bk Mill Farm, Wesham |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Fishergate Centre, PRESTON, PR1 8HJ | 0.48 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Fishergate Centre, PRESTON, PR1 8HJ |
| McDonald's, Friargate, PRESTON, PR1 2EJ | 0.74 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Friargate, PRESTON, PR1 2EJ |
| McDonald's, Capitol Centre, Walton-le-Dale, PRESTON, PR5 4AW | 1.27 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Capitol Centre, Walton-le-Dale, PRESTON, PR5 4AW |
| McDonald's, Pedders Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, PRESTON, PR2 2TX | 1.52 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Pedders Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, PRESTON, PR2 2TX |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Fishergate, PRESTON, PR1 2NJ | 0.55 miles | Directions to KFC Preston - Fishergate |
| KFC, Port Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, PRESTON, PR2 2YQ | 0.97 miles | Directions to KFC Preston - Ashton on Ribble |
| KFC, Leyland Road, Lostock Hall, PRESTON, PR5 5RY | 1.75 miles | Directions to KFC Preston - Leyland Road |
| KFC, Deepdale Park, Blackpool Road, PRESTON, PR1 6QY | 2.05 miles | Directions to KFC Preston - Deepdale Shopping Park |
| KFC, Ordnance Road, Buckshaw Village, CHORLEY, PR7 7EL | 5.71 miles | Directions to KFC Buckshaw Village - Munro Way |