Overview for West Strand, PRESTON, PR1 8UJ

Introduction

Preston is a city on the north bank of the River Ribble in Lancashire, England. The city is the administrative centre of the county of Lancashire and the wider City of Preston local government district. Preston and its surrounding district obtained city status in 2002, becoming England's 50th city in the 50th year of Queen Elizabeth II's reign. Preston has a population of 114,300, the City of Preston district 132,000 and the Preston Built-up Area 313,322. The Preston Travel To Work Area, in 2011, had a population of 420,661, compared with 354,000 in the previous census.

Preston and its surrounding area have provided evidence of ancient Roman activity, largely in the form of a Roman road that led to a camp at Walton-le-Dale. The Angles established Preston; its name is derived from the Old English meaning "priest's settlement" and in the Domesday Book is recorded as "Prestune". In the Middle Ages, Preston was a parish and township in the hundred of Amounderness and was granted a Guild Merchant charter in 1179, giving it the status of a market town. Textiles have been produced since the mid-13th century when locally produced wool was woven in people's houses. Flemish weavers who settled in the area in the 14th century helped develop the industry. In the early-18th century, Edmund Calamy described Preston as "a pretty town with an abundance of gentry in it, commonly called Proud Preston". Sir Richard Arkwright, inventor of the spinning frame, was born in the town. The most rapid period of growth and development coincided with the industrialisation and expansion of textile manufacturing. Preston was a boomtown of the Industrial Revolution, becoming a densely populated engineering centre, with large industrial plants. The town's textile sector fell into terminal decline from the mid-20th century and Preston has subsequently faced similar challenges to other post-industrial northern towns, including deindustrialisation, economic deprivation and housing issues.

Preston is the seat of Lancashire County Council, houses the main campus of the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and is home to Preston North End F.

C., a founder member of the Football League and the first English football champions.

The demonym for residents of the city is "Prestonian".

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Summary for West Strand, PRESTON, PR1 8UJ

North West
This postcode is in the
City Centre
within
Preston
in
Lancashire
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near PR1 8UJ

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
28
In Progress
53
Completed
8
Cancelled
5

Road Safety near PR1 8UJ

Details of personal injury accidents in and around West Strand, PR1 8UJ that have been reported to Lancashire Constabulary over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near PR1 8UJ

View traffic levels near West Strand, PR1 8UJ from official Department for Transport counts.

Images taken near to West Strand, PR1 8UJ and the surrounding area

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Preston and nearby Videos From YouTube

Views Of Preston

As the title says. One week under lockdown due to virus, views from above.

Channel: Yorkshire Drone Photography (View Channel)

Published: 6 Jun 2020

Police

This area is policed by Lancashire Constabulary.

Lancashire Constabulary split their policing area into 236 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the University (Preston) neighbourhood.

Lancashire Constabulary

University (Preston) Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
20
Dec 2023
19
Violent Crime
Jan 2024
18
Dec 2023
18
Public Order
Jan 2024
9
Dec 2023
2

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Preston parliamentary constituency.

Preston is a constituency in the North West region of England. The seat has been held by Sir Mark Hendrick (Labour) since May 2010.

MP photograph

Most Recent House Sales for West Strand, PR1 8UJ

218A STRAND ROAD, PR1 8UJ
31 Mar 2008
£120,000
220 STRAND ROAD, PR1 8UJ
1 Dec 2005
£52,500
226 WEST STRAND, PR1 8UJ
4 Apr 2005
£105,000
19 KINGFISHER COURT STRAND ROAD, PR1 8UJ
24 May 2004
£115,950

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for PR1 8UJ

Latitude
53.76369
Longitude
-2.722651

Residents at PR1 8UJ

Households
2
Male
2
Female
2
People per Household
2.00

Sunrise and Sunset at PR1 8UJ

Sunrise
05:50
Sunset
18:41

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

PR1 8UJ is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear17.74%
Cloudy57.90%
Rain8.31%
Windy15.93%
Other0.12%

Population

Preston
140,000

Deprivation Index

36.0 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at PR1 8UJ

Active
11
Inactive
2

Postcode Details for PR1 8UJ

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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