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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

PR40NZ

Merrytrees Lane

PR21YR

Savick Avenue

PR21YS

Parkside

PR40JY

Ingol & Cottam

PR40NU

The Weald

PR21YN

Greenside Avenue

PR21BE

Douglas Street

PR40EL

Cherry Tree Drive

PR21YP

Tudor Avenue

PR40FT

Edgewater Oaks

PR40WN

Outgate

PR21TP

Lea Road

PR40EJ

Holly Drive

PR22GB

Princes Reach

PR40AF

Greenmead Close

PR21YD

Oxhey Avenue

PR22TZ

Ashton

PR21XR

Dodney Drive

PR21RD

Hawthorn Crescent

PR40BY

Minster Park

PR21YL

Hardwen Avenue

PR21WD

Rosebank

PR40ED

Aspen Drive

PR40ZW

Lea & Larches

PR22YA

Channel Way

PR21RP

Victoria Park Avenue

PR22YQ

Port Way

PR22YB

The Pavilions

PR22FS

Maritime Way

PR40PB

Swallowfields

PR40GZ

Ingol & Cottam

PR40GY

Ingol & Cottam

PR22YG

Endeavour Close

PR40AG

Meadowbarn Close

PR21QG

Campion Drive

PR22YS

Lockside Office Park

PR21AX

Watery Lane

PR40GB

Owl Drive

PR22FT

Navigation Way

PR40SS

Redstart Road

PR40FQ

Sidgreaves Lane

PR40BG

Flowerfield

PR40FS

Deer View

PR40EP

Birch Tree Way

PR40WL

Bampton Drive

PR21AY

Dart Street

PR22HT

Maritime Way

PR22XU

Nile Close

PR40NY

Haydocks Lane

PR21YA

Whitelens Avenue

PR22YY

Navigation Way

PR22YX

Navigation Way

PR21WB

Maplebank

PR40AR

Mossbrook Drive

PR22EF

Chain Caul Road

PR40LG

The Gables

PR40QW

Hartford Crescent

PR40QY

Plover Close

PR40GA

Merlin Drive

PR22JW

Admiral Way

PR40WA

Greenside

PR40RP

Lea Lane

PR40NF

Roseberry Avenue

PR40EB

Hornbeam Drive

PR40SR

Digby Drive

PR21WA

Pine Walks

PR22YF

Edward Vii Quay

PR21XY

Hacklands Avenue

PR40EE

Juniper Drive

PR40NJ

Coleridge Close

PR22FU

Port Way

PR40LR

The Grange

PR40GE

Hobby Street

PR40WB

The Granings

PR40NB

Hoyles Lane

PR40JX

Dunlin Drive

PR21AS

Swansea Street

PR21BB

Mersey Street

PR21XN

Blackpool Road

PR40AQ

Ingol & Cottam

PR40XA

Tudor Avenue

PR22HW

Wallend Road

PR22TD

Chain Caul Way

PR21RZ

Lea Road

PR21AU

Watery Lane

PR40AZ

Millersgate

PR40AB

Cottam Green

PR22JZ

Admiral Way

PR40NQ

Worcester Gardens

PR40SX

Sharp Close

PR40EX

Redwood Drive

PR40RJ

Darkinson Lane

PR40NP

Wiltshire Mews

PR40WQ

Dacre Way

PR40JZ

Turnstone Close

PR40SH

Old Smithy Close

PR22YN

Mariners Way

PR40RE

Darkinson Lane

PR40RF

The Vines

PR18UR

West Strand

Data Sources

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