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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 92 recent sales, the median property price is £187,575 in Lea & Larches area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £340,000.

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-Detached48£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

PR21RS

The Avenue

PR21UA

Hendon Place

PR40SF

Cotty Brook Close

PR40ZY

Lea & Larches

PR21ND

Roseacre Place

PR21UP

Birkdale Drive

PR21XD

White Meadow

PR21QX

Parkfield Crescent

PR21XA

Savick Way

PR21TQ

Nelson Drive

PR21UQ

Lea & Larches

PR21WL

Walney Close

PR21XG

Hazel Coppice

PR21PH

Westerlong

PR21RL

Lowood Grove

PR21YE

Gilhouse Avenue

PR21YU

Leadale

PR21UW

Greendale Mews

PR21YX

West Meadow

PR21XT

Ranglit Avenue

PR21XW

Willow Coppice

PR21NF

Ashtongate

PR21SD

Savick Way

PR21NH

Westby Place

PR21PP

Larches Lane

PR21NQ

Whinfield Lane

PR21XP

Blackpool Road

PR21XQ

Aldfield Avenue

PR21NU

Preesall Close

PR21PZ

Oaklands Grove

PR21XU

Lidget Avenue

PR21AW

Catforth Road

PR21BG

Ashton Bank Way

PR21PW

The Woodlands

PR21TJ

Freshfields

PR21XH

Blackpool Road

PR21WA

Pine Walks

PR21LN

Larches Avenue

PR21TN

Lea Road

PR21LS

Bartle Place

PR21TY

Cartmel Place

PR21UH

West Park Avenue

PR21US

Savick Way

PR21YP

Tudor Avenue

PR21TU

Ainsdale Drive

PR21LR

Ballam Road

PR21PX

Ryelands Crescent

PR21PU

Layton Road

PR21RB

Parkthorn Road

PR21TS

Sheffield Drive

PR21NL

Staining Avenue

PR21TR

Sheffield Drive

PR21NR

Whinfield Place

PR21NT

Elswick Road

PR21QT

Blackpool Road

PR21RY

Ash Coppice

PR21SA

Summer Trees Avenue

PR21QE

Larches Lane

PR21TL

Charlesway Court

PR21UJ

West Park Avenue

PR21XB

Miller Field

PR21NS

Pedders Grove

PR21UY

Downham Place

PR21LP

Norcross Place

PR21PT

Rawcliffe Drive

PR21QS

Blackpool Road

PR21RT

Stoney Butts

PR21RX

Ash Meadow

Data Sources

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