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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 116 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
116
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
63.32(+240%)
Violence and sexual offences
46.94(+26%)
Shoplifting
20.53(+260%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.73(+53%)
Vehicle crime
12.92(+114%)
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 116 recent sales, the median property price is £158,500 in Ashton area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £430,000.

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
Detached7£300,000
Flats16£120,000
Semi-Detached42£238,500
Terraced51£140,000

10 years median price trend in Ashton

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

All postcodes in Ashton

PR22RN

Pechell Street

PR21SP

Kingsway

PR22JR

Stocks Road

PR21ER

Tulketh Road

PR22LE

Blackpool Road

PR22YQ

Port Way

PR21DT

Victoria Parade

PR21JT

West Park Avenue

PR22TX

Pedders Way

PR21DE

Brampton Street

PR21SX

West Park Avenue

PR22YZ

Navigation Way

PR22ZB

Mariners Way

PR21BU

Wellington Road

PR21LH

Blackpool Road

PR22NQ

Hull Street

PR21AH

Ashton Close

PR22EF

Chain Caul Road

PR22LH

Fulshaw Road

PR21EN

Waterloo Road

PR22JJ

Tulketh Brow

PR22RR

Cannon Hill

PR21AN

Pedders Lane

PR22JY

Tomlinson Road

PR22SN

Lowther Street

PR21BY

Webster Street

PR21DR

Tulketh Avenue

PR21DN

Bank Place

PR21EA

Newton Road

PR21HE

Roseway

PR21RG

Blackpool Road

PR22DU

Blackpool Road

PR22JU

Bridge Road

PR22RL

Ashton

PR21AJ

Egerton Road

PR21AP

Brooklands

PR21ED

Grosvenor Place

PR21JE

Bristow Avenue

PR22RS

Rossall Street

PR22RX

Flett Street

PR22SL

Bulmer Street

PR22XD

Mountbatten Close

PR21HY

Blackpool Road

PR21BD

Calder Street

PR21DG

Tulketh Avenue

PR22SE

Ashton

PR21AQ

Tulketh Road

PR21DA

Waterloo Terrace

PR21HH

Mulgrave Avenue

PR21QJ

Watery Lane

PR21SS

Elm Avenue

PR22NN

Watery Lane

PR22RZ

Ashton

PR22SA

Poulton Street

PR22YG

Endeavour Close

PR22JT

Kimberley Road

PR21JJ

Fairfield Drive

PR21JN

St Andrews Avenue

PR21SL

Aldwych Drive

PR21JB

Parkfield Avenue

PR22SQ

Fazackerley Street

PR22YS

Lockside Office Park

PR21HQ

Tulketh Road

PR21SQ

Clifton Avenue

PR22JH

Tulketh Brow

PR21ET

Winmarleigh Road

PR22JD

Tulketh Brow

PR22JP

Ladysmith Road

PR22YW

Victoria Quay

PR18UR

West Strand

PR21BE

Douglas Street

PR21DQ

Garden Walk

PR21HJ

Mulgrave Avenue

PR22HT

Maritime Way

PR22SP

Alert Street

PR22YJ

Mountbatten Close

PR21EQ

Blackpool Road

PR21JR

Cottam Lane

PR22GA

Princes Reach

PR22PD

Chain Caul Road

PR21AF

Cottam Lane

PR21HX

Blackpool Road

PR21SZ

Lime Grove

PR22JX

Plumpton Road

PR22YA

Channel Way

PR21AU

Watery Lane

PR21ES

Tulketh Road

PR21HL

Pedders Lane

PR22YF

Edward Vii Quay

PR21EL

Tinniswood

PR21EX

Mayfield Road

PR22NR

Travers Place

PR22SX

Stocks Road

PR21BS

Holland Road

PR21BX

Wellington Road

PR22SD

Tulketh Brow

PR21EH

Egerton Court

PR21SH

Moss Avenue

PR22RQ

Wyre Street

PR22YL

Chain Caul Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.