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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 4 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

Median price£248,000
Price per sq ft£253
Sales (last 12 months)127
Typical range (middle 50%)£178K – £324K

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £248,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Lea & Marina area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lea & Marina over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached56£327,500£272
Semi-Detached45£195,000£247
Terraced16£172,350£218
Flats10£135,000£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lea & Marina

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lea & Marina.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279,995£132,000£150,000£165,000
2017£251,750£120,500£162,000£163,000
2018£273,373£132,500£168,750£176,248
2019£260,750£118,500£170,000£127,000
2020£288,750£112,500£187,000£145,000
2021£290,498£122,500£199,995£155,000
2022£299,995£120,000£207,495£211,495
2023£308,823£119,000£216,995£169,975
2024£295,000£127,000£213,995£193,300
2025£315,000£128,000£195,000£156,250
2026£336,250£140,000£195,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lea & Marina.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lea & Marina.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£161£192£222
2017£220£178£187£183
2018£219£180£195£169
2019£219£181£200£140
2020£223£152£208£184
2021£230£159£214£183
2022£245£168£243£200
2023£256£182£247£227
2024£265£186£240£224
2025£264£180£223£210
2026£276£232£247£164
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lea & Marina.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lea & Marina in the last year.

All postcodes in Lea & Marina

PR40DE

Crosier Walk

PR22TE

Leeward Road

PR40PZ

Downy Close

PR40EH

Copper Beech Lane

PR40JU

Sandpiper Way

PR40JW

Woodcock Close

PR21QN

Scholars Green

PR40NR

Avon Gardens

PR40RB

Ingol & Cottam

PR22GD

Princes Reach

PR40DN

The Shires

PR22DW

Mariners Way

PR40RD

Sidgreaves Lane

PR40NG

Rosedene Close

PR40WP

Swinside

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.