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About

Ashton ward is located in the southern part of Preston, Lancashire. It is primarily a residential area with a mix of housing types, including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some modern developments. The ward is bordered by Fishwick to the north and Lostock Hall to the south, with easy access to the A6 and M65 for transport links. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to the needs of residents.

The area has a strong sense of community, with several local events and groups active throughout the year. Ashton Park provides green space for recreation, while nearby St. Gregory's Catholic Primary School serves families in the area. The ward has seen gradual development in recent years, balancing older housing with newer builds. Its location offers convenience for commuting to Preston city centre or nearby towns.

Area overview

On average Ashton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 142 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ashton is £42,427 per year. There are 4 schools in Ashton: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
142
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 126 recent sales, the median property price is £158,500 in Ashton area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £462,500.

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
Detached8£307,500
Flats20£122,500
Semi-Detached46£212,500
Terraced52£142,500

10 years median price trend in Ashton

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

All postcodes in Ashton

PR22SD

Hanbury Street

PR21EH

Egerton Road

PR21SH

Moss Avenue

PR22RQ

Pechell Street

PR22SJ

Alert Street

PR22TB

Stocks Road

PR22YL

Chain Caul Way

PR22JW

Admiral Way

PR22JN

Roebuck Street

PR22SB

Plant Street

PR22SU

Hanbury Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.