Postcode PR2 1BA is located in an urban city, within the Ashton ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Lea & Marina area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 321.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lea & Marina is £48,400 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Lea & Marina has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,513 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Lea & Marina has a very high crime rate, with approximately 321.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Lea & Marina is £48,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 258 ft away from PR2 1BA.
Lea & Marina near PR2 1BA has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Preston (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Preston (Lancs) |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £158,500 in Ashton area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £462,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £307,500 |
| Flats | 20 | £122,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £212,500 |
| Terraced | 52 | £142,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ashton
In the PR2 1BA postcode area, located within Lea & Marina, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 1BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Watery Lane Convenience Store | 66 Watery Lane, Preston, PR2 1AX | Walking directions to Watery Lane Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Portway, Preston, PR2 2YQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 51-53 Water Lane, Preston, PR2 2NL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Mariners Way, Preston, PR2 2YN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Chain Caul Way, Preston, PR2 2TX | Walking directions to Morrisons |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.