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About

Ashton ward lies in the southern part of the city of Preston. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing types from terraced homes to modern developments. It is bordered by the River Ribble to the north, providing a natural boundary. Local amenities include schools, community centres, and several parks, serving the everyday needs of its residents.

The ward contains the expansive Ashton Park, a significant green space with sports facilities and playgrounds. A notable local landmark is the former Preston Dock, now a residential and leisure basin, which hints at the area's industrial past. Transport links are provided by major roads like Blackpool Road, connecting the ward to the city centre and beyond.

Area overview

On average Ashton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ashton is £48,071 per year. There are 4 schools in Ashton: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ashton is home to around 8,670 people, with a population density of about 2,465.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ashton Population
8,670
Population density
2,465.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
61.71(+244%)
Violence and sexual offences
47.98(+29%)
Shoplifting
18.69(+223%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.73(+53%)
Vehicle crime
12.92(+116%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,121
82.15%
Indian
429
4.95%
Other White
354
4.08%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
103
1.19%
Pakistani
86
0.99%
Total population: 8,668

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,655
36.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,317
18.18%
No qualifications
1,113
15.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
882
12.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
619
8.54%
Total 16+ residents: 7,245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,316
32.34%
Owns with a mortgage
1,182
29.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,132
27.82%
Other social rented
280
6.88%
Other forms of private rent
113
2.78%
Total households: 4,069

Property prices in Ashton

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £158,500 in Ashton area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £435,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ashton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached49£230,000
Detached9£315,000
Flats17£120,000
Terraced63£136,000

10 years median price trend in Ashton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashton.

All postcodes in Ashton

PR21EE

Ashton

PR22DU

Blackpool Road

PR22SR

Markham Street

PR22XD

Mountbatten Close

PR22YJ

Mountbatten Close

PR21BB

Mersey Street

PR21ES

Tulketh Road

PR21SJ

Aldwych Drive

PR21JB

Parkfield Avenue

PR21HD

Meads Road

PR22TE

Leeward Road

PR21JD

Windsor Avenue

PR21AP

Brooklands

PR22YX

Navigation Way

PR22SD

Tulketh Brow

PR22DW

Mariners Way

PR22PR

Port Way

PR21JP

The Crescent

PR22YF

Edward Vii Quay

PR22RP

Bray Street

PR21JX

West Park Lane

PR21JY

Aldate Grove

PR21AL

Egerton Road

PR22SJ

Tulketh Brow

PR21SQ

Clifton Avenue

PR21DQ

Garden Walk

PR21HH

Mulgrave Avenue

PR22JU

Bridge Road

PR21SU

Broadway

PR21JS

Cottam Lane

PR22LN

Woodplumpton Road

PR22SB

Plant Street

PR22YQ

Port Way

PR21DX

Beech Grove

PR21DY

Newton Road

PR22XB

Mountbatten Close

PR21EN

Waterloo Road

PR21JA

Blackpool Road

PR22RJ

Tulketh Crescent

PR21QJ

Watery Lane

PR21AD

Powis Road

PR22JX

Plumpton Road

PR21SL

Aldwych Drive

PR22JY

Tomlinson Road

PR22GD

Princes Reach

PR21EH

Egerton Court

PR22TY

Admiral Way

PR21EB

Rose Terrace

PR22FS

Maritime Way

PR22JE

Tulketh Brow

PR21DA

Waterloo Terrace

PR22SY

Stocks Road

PR21HJ

Mulgrave Avenue

PR21ST

Cedar Avenue

PR22RU

Hall Street

PR21SR

Elm Avenue

PR22RZ

Ashton

PR21SH

Moss Avenue

PR21JJ

Fairfield Drive

PR21SY

West Park Avenue

PR22TH

Pedder's Lane

PR22EF

Chain Caul Road

PR22JW

Admiral Way

PR22SA

Poulton Street

PR22JT

Kimberley Road

PR21SP

Kingsway

PR22SS

Nares Street

PR21HR

Pedder's Lane

PR21JU

Birch Avenue

PR22YA

Channel Way

PR22RS

Rossall Street

PR21SS

Elm Avenue

PR22JN

Roebuck Street

PR22LD

Clifton Place

PR21BL

Oakfield

PR22RY

Hesketh Street

PR21DE

Brampton Street

PR21BN

Douglas Street

PR21JN

St Andrews Avenue

PR21DR

Tulketh Avenue

PR22JD

Tulketh Brow

PR21ER

Tulketh Road

PR22PD

Chain Caul Road

PR21SZ

Lime Grove

PR22YG

Endeavour Close

PR21JR

Cottam Lane

PR22RQ

Wyre Street

PR22SX

Stocks Road

PR21DN

Bank Place

PR22GA

Princes Reach

PR21JE

Bristow Avenue

PR21BA

Clyde Street

PR22HT

Maritime Way

PR21BU

Wellington Road

PR21AY

Dart Street

PR22LB

Armstrong Street

PR22YD

Britannia Drive

PR21DL

Prospect Place

PR21AT

Watery Lane

PR22RL

Ashton

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.