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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

PR21DD

Threlfall Street

PR21HB

Hazelmere Road

PR21HD

Meads Road

PR22SJ

Tulketh Brow

PR22TB

Stocks Road

PR22JN

Roebuck Street

PR22SU

Hanbury Street

PR22JW

Admiral Way

PR22SB

Plant Street

PR22TZ

Ashton

PR21EE

Ashton

Data Sources

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