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About

Lea & Larches is a primarily residential ward in the northeast of Preston. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates and local amenities serving the community, including several schools and shopping parades. It is bordered by the M6 motorway to the east, which defines its edge. The ward contains significant green spaces, such as the playing fields around Broughton High School and the grounds of the former Whittingham Hospital.

The area's history is marked by the large former hospital complex, whose extensive lands have influenced local development. The ward includes the distinct neighbourhood of Cadley, with its own civic identity. Transport links are provided by major roads like Garstang Road and Blackpool Road, connecting it to the city centre and beyond. The local landscape is generally flat, typical of the western Lancashire plain.

Area overview

On average Lea & Larches has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lea & Larches is £45,957 per year. There are 5 schools in Lea & Larches: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lea & Larches is home to around 9,269 people, with a population density of about 1,976.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
23.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lea & Larches Population
9,269
Population density
1,976.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.79(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.88(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.49(+6%)
Other theft
6.26(-5%)
Vehicle crime
5.83(-3%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,073
87.11%
Other White
385
4.15%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
165
1.78%
Indian
138
1.49%
Pakistani
77
0.83%
Total population: 9,268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,839
25.13%
No qualifications
1,525
20.84%
Level 3 (A level)
1,369
18.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,117
15.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
817
11.16%
Total 16+ residents: 7,318

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,343
33.32%
Owns outright
1,132
28.08%
Other social rented
832
20.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
416
10.32%
Social rents from council
194
4.81%
Total households: 4,031

Property prices in Lea & Larches

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £189,075 in Lea & Larches area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £410,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lea & Larches 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 Lea & Larches over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£216,000
Flats2£100,000
Semi-Detached50£190,000
Terraced20£141,000

10 years median price trend in Lea & Larches

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lea & Larches.

All postcodes in Lea & Larches

PR21YH

Fulford Avenue

PR21WD

Rosebank

PR21TD

Lea & Larches

PR22HW

Wallend Road

PR21QQ

Blackpool Road

PR21RD

Hawthorn Crescent

PR21TA

Lyndhurst Drive

PR21XE

White Meadow

PR21PN

Larches Lane

PR21SF

Overton Road

PR21NN

Marton Road

PR21XS

Dodney Drive

PR21QL

The Campions

PR21XR

Dodney Drive

PR21NE

Nateby Place

PR21RA

Parkfield Close

PR21XF

Savick Way

PR21BF

Ashton Bank Way

PR21PG

Bay Tree Farm

PR21PJ

Thorntrees Avenue

PR21TT

Nelson Crescent

PR21XJ

Blackpool Road

PR21NB

Inskip Road

PR21UL

Birkdale Drive

PR21WB

Maplebank

PR21XY

Hacklands Avenue

PR21LQ

Norbreck Drive

PR21PD

Greaves Town Lane

PR21PS

Thistleton Road

PR21QD

Forton Road

PR21UB

Ashford Road

PR21UX

Exeter Place

PR21YG

Alder Coppice

PR21PR

Aldcliffe Road

PR21NA

Starrgate Drive

PR21RQ

Victoria Park Drive

PR21NX

Larchwood

PR21QU

Parkfield Crescent

PR21TX

Arnside Road

PR21LT

Salwick Place

PR21XX

Lady Hey Crescent

PR40XA

Tudor Avenue

PR21NY

Starrgate Drive

PR21PB

Layton Road

PR21QP

Demming Close

PR21UN

Birkdale Drive

PR21NP

Westleigh Road

PR40ZW

Lea & Larches

PR21PE

Conder Road

PR21QN

Scholars Green

PR21UU

Lichfield Road

PR21QA

Kirkland Place

PR21QR

Blackpool Road

PR21XN

Blackpool Road

PR21NJ

Larches Lane

PR21RE

Thornpark Drive

PR21YT

Jubilee Avenue

PR21RH

Blackthorn Close

PR21YL

Hardwen Avenue

PR40XB

Blackpool Road

PR21YA

Whitelens Avenue

PR21BZ

Ashton Bank Way

PR21LJ

Ribby Place

PR21QB

Thurnham Road

PR21WQ

Lincoln Chase

PR21LX

Whiteholme Place

PR21QW

The Ploughlands

PR21QY

Parkfield Drive

PR21YR

Savick Avenue

PR21PY

Ryelands Crescent

PR21TH

Freshfields

PR21YS

Parkside

PR21QG

Campion Drive

PR21RR

The Crescent

PR21RZ

Lea Road

PR21YB

North Syke Avenue

PR40ZP

Lea & Larches

PR21UD

Staveley Place

PR21XL

Blackpool Road

PR21QZ

Finney Park Drive

PR21TE

Brook Place

PR21RU

Daisy Croft

PR21LU

Weeton Place

PR21RP

Victoria Park Avenue

PR21LL

Mythop Place

PR21PQ

Preesall Road

PR21YN

Greenside Avenue

PR21RJ

Whitethorn Square

PR40SE

Cotty Brook Close

PR21YQ

Tudor Close

PR21TP

Lea Road

PR21UR

Formby Place

PR21UT

Luton Road

PR21YY

Bilsborough Meadow

PR21PL

Holmfield Crescent

PR21RN

Park Drive

PR21PF

Old Greaves Town Lane

PR21YD

Oxhey Avenue

PR21TB

Lyndhurst Drive

PR21UE

Heywood Road

Data Sources

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