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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

PR21HB

Hazelmere Road

PR21EX

Mayfield Road

PR22UW

Channel Way

PR22RH

Tulketh Crescent

PR21JT

West Park Avenue

PR21AU

Watery Lane

PR22GB

Princes Reach

PR21BE

Douglas Street

PR21AS

Swansea Street

PR21BD

Calder Street

PR22YS

Lockside Office Park

PR22RT

Francis Street

PR21BT

Oswald Road

PR22NN

Watery Lane

PR21DT

Victoria Parade

PR22NR

Travers Place

PR22TX

Pedders Way

PR21AF

Cottam Lane

PR21AQ

Tulketh Road

PR22YL

Chain Caul Way

PR22NS

Strand St West

PR21EU

Hastings Road

PR21BQ

Waterloo Road

PR22SN

Lowther Street

PR21AR

Tulketh Road

PR21AG

Willow Green

PR21SN

Queensway

PR21BX

Wellington Road

PR22SE

Ashton

PR21HL

Pedders Lane

PR22YZ

Navigation Way

PR22TB

Stocks Road

PR22SL

Bulmer Street

PR22LA

Ecroyd Road

PR21ED

Grosvenor Place

PR21HQ

Tulketh Road

PR22ZB

Mariners Way

PR22XS

Chain Caul Way

PR22YR

Waterloo Road

PR22FU

Port Way

PR21BS

Holland Road

PR22LH

Fulshaw Road

PR21BH

Waterloo Road

PR21AH

Ashton Close

PR22YH

Chain Caul Way

PR22ST

Kane Street

PR21DG

Tulketh Avenue

PR21EQ

Blackpool Road

PR21JQ

First Avenue

PR21AX

Watery Lane

PR21AN

Pedders Lane

PR21DS

Victoria Parade

PR22JP

Ladysmith Road

PR22RN

Pechell Street

PR22JR

Stocks Road

PR22FT

Navigation Way

PR21BY

Webster Street

PR22JQ

Mafeking Road

PR22SQ

Fazackerley Street

PR22TW

Chain Caul Way

PR22XU

Nile Close

PR21DJ

Brunswick Place

PR22TZ

Ashton

PR21EP

Waterloo Road

PR22SP

Alert Street

PR22XF

Mountbatten Close

PR22LE

Blackpool Road

PR22YB

The Pavilions

PR22DF

Port Way

PR21EL

Tinniswood

PR22NP

Beverley Close

PR22YP

Navigation Way

PR22JJ

Tulketh Brow

PR22TD

Chain Caul Way

PR22NQ

Hull Street

PR21JL

St Andrews Avenue

PR22SU

Hanbury Street

PR22XE

Mountbatten Close

PR21DU

Beech Grove

PR22RB

Hesketh Street

PR22JL

Hampton Street

PR22YY

Navigation Way

PR21DD

Threlfall Street

PR21DP

Garden Walk

PR21SX

West Park Avenue

PR21AE

Powis Road

PR21HX

Blackpool Road

PR21ET

Winmarleigh Road

PR21HA

Ellerslie Road

PR21HN

Pedders Lane

PR18UR

West Strand

PR21EA

Newton Road

PR22XP

Hardy Close

PR22JZ

Admiral Way

PR21LH

Blackpool Road

PR21RG

Blackpool Road

PR21DH

Elton Street

PR21JH

Park View Avenue

PR22RR

Cannon Hill

PR21HY

Blackpool Road

Data Sources

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