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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 97 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
97
Deprivation level
4/10
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
44.88(+141%)
Violence and sexual offences
42.58(+15%)
Shoplifting
21.02(+268%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.12(+24%)
Other theft
7.86(+19%)
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 124 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 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
Detached58£302,500
Flats13£125,000
Semi-Detached34£200,500
Terraced19£157,000

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: 16/01/2026.