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Lea & Marina

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About

Lea & Marina is a residential area in Preston, located near the River Ribble. The neighborhood features a mix of housing, including detached homes, terraced properties, and modern developments. Green spaces like Haslam Park and the Ribble Link canal provide outdoor recreation options, with walking and cycling paths along the waterfront.

The area is well-connected, with easy access to the M6 motorway and Preston city center. Local amenities include schools, convenience stores, and a few pubs. The nearby Riversway Docklands offers retail and leisure facilities, while the marina itself attracts boaters and visitors. Lea & Marina balances suburban living with proximity to urban conveniences.

Area overview

On average Lea & Marina has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lea & Marina is £48,400 per year. There are 6 schools in Lea & Marina: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
155
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 135 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Lea & Marina area, with individual transactions ranging from £46,750 up to £850,000.

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
Detached59£294,500
Flats17£127,000
Semi-Detached37£195,000
Terraced22£166,000

10 years median price trend in Lea & Marina

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

Data Sources

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