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Lea & Marina

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About

The Lea & Marina area sits in the northern part of Preston, defined by the Lancaster Canal and the River Ribble. The neighbourhood is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from terraced streets to modern developments. Its layout is shaped by waterways and green corridors, including the expansive Haslam Park with its playing fields and mature trees.

A defining characteristic is the large, secluded marina basin off the canal, lined with narrowboats and offering a distinct waterside atmosphere. This focus on inland waterways supports local boating and walking along the towpaths. The area functions as a quiet, self-contained community, with local shops and schools serving its residents, separate from the city's central bustle.

Area overview

On average Lea & Marina has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lea & Marina is £55,862 per year. There are 6 schools in Lea & Marina: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lea & Marina is home to around 7,375 people, with a population density of about 781.9 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lea & Marina Population
7,375
Population density
781.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
43.12(+140%)
Violence and sexual offences
39.32(+5%)
Shoplifting
19.25(+233%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.71(+19%)
Other theft
8.14(+23%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,265
85%
Indian
276
3.74%
Other White
209
2.84%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
68
0.92%
Pakistani
66
0.9%
Total population: 7,371

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,500
41.82%
Level 3 (A level)
1,126
18.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
784
13.11%
No qualifications
633
10.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
489
8.18%
Total 16+ residents: 5,978

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,244
38.29%
Owns outright
978
30.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
575
17.7%
Other social rented
307
9.45%
Other forms of private rent
54
1.66%
Total households: 3,249

Property prices in Lea & Marina

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Lea & Marina area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lea & Marina 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 & Marina over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached38£195,000
Detached54£318,500
Flats12£129,000
Terraced22£171,000

10 years median price trend in Lea & Marina

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

All postcodes in Lea & Marina

PR22TY

Admiral Way

PR40BW

Cornfield

PR22XS

Chain Caul Way

PR22ZB

Mariners Way

PR40RW

Lea Road

PR21BD

Calder Street

PR21QS

Blackpool Road

PR22NN

Watery Lane

PR40SW

Hold Avenue

PR40BF

Poppyfield

PR21QL

The Campions

PR40RH

Darkinson Lane

PR40DF

Lappet Grove

PR40EY

Honeysuckle Close

PR40LD

Hoyles Lane

PR40NL

Keats Way

PR21WQ

Lincoln Chase

PR22XP

Hardy Close

PR40EG

Whitebeam Drive

PR22RZ

Ashton

PR40PY

Bay Willow Court

PR21YE

Gilhouse Avenue

PR40PW

Buckthorn Drive

PR40NT

The Chase

PR21QY

Parkfield Drive

PR40WF

Greenside

PR40RG

Darkinson Lane

PR22XE

Mountbatten Close

PR22PD

Chain Caul Road

PR40NX

Dunnock Lane

PR40HW

Lyndon Close

PR21XS

Dodney Drive

PR22YW

Victoria Quay

PR22YP

Navigation Way

PR21YQ

Tudor Close

PR40EN

Larch Lane

PR21YB

North Syke Avenue

PR40NN

Rose Wood

PR21YU

Leadale

PR22GA

Princes Reach

PR40QT

Daresbury Close

PR40PF

Greenfinch Avenue

PR40BZ

Spires Grove

PR40XB

Blackpool Road

PR22NR

Travers Place

PR22DF

Port Way

PR21QJ

Watery Lane

PR21SG

Ingol & Cottam

PR40PD

Canberra Lane

PR21YH

Fulford Avenue

PR40RL

Lea Lane

PR40QX

Kerridge Close

PR22XB

Mountbatten Close

PR40GX

Ashdene Court

PR40GD

Buzzard Road

PR22XF

Mountbatten Close

PR40FA

Applewood Road

PR21XX

Lady Hey Crescent

PR40WH

Armaside Road

PR22NP

Beverley Close

PR21WL

Walney Close

PR40GH

Goshawk Close

PR22TW

Chain Caul Way

PR40SJ

Church Park

PR40DG

Sandyfields

PR40QU

Latchford Road

PR22YD

Britannia Drive

PR40PE

Siskin Road

PR22XD

Mountbatten Close

PR21BN

Douglas Street

PR22PR

Port Way

PR22DG

Chain Caul Way

PR40ZP

Lea & Larches

PR40ND

Miller Lane

PR40NW

Finch Lane

PR40ZY

Lea & Larches

PR40LQ

The Evergreens

PR40LF

Valentines Meadow

PR40GG

Tawny Drive

PR22YJ

Mountbatten Close

PR40PX

Buckthorn Drive

PR40GF

Honey Road

PR40EZ

Barley Close

PR22TX

Pedders Way

PR40HJ

Wyburn Close

PR40LS

The Villas

PR40WJ

Thornthwaite Road

PR22UW

Channel Way

PR22YZ

Navigation Way

PR22NS

Strand St West

PR21RA

Parkfield Close

PR22NQ

Hull Street

PR40WD

Valentines Lane

PR21BA

Clyde Street

PR22YL

Chain Caul Way

PR40RA

Lea Road

PR40RN

Lea Lane

PR22YH

Chain Caul Way

PR21AT

Watery Lane

PR40NS

Hereford Grove

Data Sources

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