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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 71 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
71
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
36.03(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.04(+78%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.93(+10%)
Other theft
6.15(-7%)
Vehicle crime
5.29(-12%)
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 114 recent sales, the median property price is £180,944 in Lea & Larches area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £350,000.

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
Terraced32£135,125
Detached28£230,000
Flats6£85,500
Semi-Detached48£190,000

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

PR21TS

Sheffield Drive

PR21YQ

Tudor Close

PR21XA

Savick Way

PR21LP

Norcross Place

PR21PR

Aldcliffe Road

PR21NR

Whinfield Place

PR21ND

Roseacre Place

PR21RT

Stoney Butts

PR21NN

Marton Road

PR21YR

Savick Avenue

PR21PP

Larches Lane

PR21UL

Birkdale Drive

PR21QS

Blackpool Road

PR21RH

Blackthorn Close

PR21PZ

Oaklands Grove

PR21TE

Brook Place

PR21YY

Bilsborough Meadow

PR21YP

Tudor Avenue

PR21YT

Jubilee Avenue

PR21QP

Demming Close

PR21NQ

Whinfield Lane

PR21XN

Blackpool Road

PR21LR

Ballam Road

PR21XF

Savick Way

PR21NL

Staining Avenue

PR21PW

The Woodlands

PR21LU

Weeton Place

PR21SA

Summer Trees Avenue

PR21NY

Starrgate Drive

PR21QT

Blackpool Road

PR21XB

Miller Field

PR21LT

Salwick Place

PR21TB

Lyndhurst Drive

PR21UJ

West Park Avenue

PR21PT

Rawcliffe Drive

PR21TL

Charlesway Court

PR21NT

Elswick Road

PR21QU

Parkfield Crescent

PR21RN

Park Drive

PR21TN

Lea Road

PR40ZP

Lea & Larches

PR21RJ

Whitethorn Square

PR21UD

Staveley Place

PR21YG

Alder Coppice

PR21YL

Hardwen Avenue

PR21UE

Heywood Road

PR21UB

Ashford Road

PR21XD

White Meadow

PR21XU

Lidget Avenue

PR21UQ

Lea & Larches

PR21XP

Blackpool Road

PR21XL

Blackpool Road

PR21LJ

Ribby Place

PR21RP

Victoria Park Avenue

PR21PL

Holmfield Crescent

PR21QB

Thurnham Road

PR21TU

Ainsdale Drive

PR21XT

Ranglit Avenue

PR21WD

Rosebank

PR40XB

Blackpool Road

PR21PB

Layton Road

PR21TQ

Nelson Drive

PR22HW

Wallend Road

PR21TA

Lyndhurst Drive

PR21US

Savick Way

PR21TR

Sheffield Drive

PR21QG

Campion Drive

PR21QA

Kirkland Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.