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Lea & Larches

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About

Lea & Larches is a residential ward in the northern part of Preston, Lancashire. The area is primarily made up of suburban housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. It is bordered by the River Ribble to the north and includes green spaces like Haslam Park, which provides recreational facilities and walking paths.

The ward has good transport links, with the A6 road running through it, connecting Preston to nearby towns. Local amenities include schools, shops, and community centers, catering to everyday needs. Lea & Larches has a quiet, family-oriented atmosphere, with a focus on community events and outdoor activities along the river and park areas.

Area overview

On average Lea & Larches has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lea & Larches is £40,842 per year. There are 5 schools in Lea & Larches: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
23.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 96 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 in Lea & Larches area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 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
Detached20£216,000
Flats3£95,000
Semi-Detached53£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.

Data Sources

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