Postcode PR2 1BE 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 190.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lea & Marina is £55,862 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 0.9 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 190.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.5% 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 per household in Lea & Marina is £55,862 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 251 ft away from PR2 1BE.
Lea & Marina near PR2 1BE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Preston (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Preston (Lancs) |
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £152,000 (about £184 per square foot) in Ashton area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £315,000 | £277 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £230,000 | £224 |
| Terraced | 62 | £135,000 | £157 |
| Flats | 14 | £120,000 | £180 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £290,000 | £116,500 | £152,500 | £103,000 |
| 2017 | £300,000 | £106,250 | £161,500 | £95,000 |
| 2018 | £305,000 | £90,000 | £165,000 | £99,000 |
| 2019 | £190,000 | £101,250 | £170,500 | £105,000 |
| 2020 | £326,250 | £105,000 | £172,000 | £108,000 |
| 2021 | £218,250 | £105,000 | £180,000 | £115,000 |
| 2022 | £330,000 | £120,000 | £197,500 | £130,000 |
| 2023 | £335,000 | £119,000 | £206,500 | £127,200 |
| 2024 | £300,000 | £120,000 | £199,950 | £125,000 |
| 2025 | £286,780 | £120,000 | £222,000 | £136,500 |
| 2026 | £339,250 | £130,000 | £220,000 | £132,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £171 | £157 | £156 | £111 |
| 2017 | £215 | £165 | £158 | £111 |
| 2018 | £152 | £152 | £157 | £111 |
| 2019 | £155 | £160 | £164 | £116 |
| 2020 | £199 | £153 | £175 | £118 |
| 2021 | £197 | £157 | £177 | £135 |
| 2022 | £215 | £166 | £206 | £140 |
| 2023 | £243 | £184 | £194 | £148 |
| 2024 | £204 | £181 | £197 | £145 |
| 2025 | £244 | £171 | £216 | £156 |
| 2026 | £280 | £209 | £224 | £157 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 1BE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2026 | 25, Mersey Street, Preston, PR2 1BB | Terraced | Freehold | £102,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2026 | 28, Mersey Street, Preston, PR2 1BB | Terraced | Freehold | £127,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 18, Mersey Street, Preston, PR2 1BB | Terraced | Freehold | £121,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2025 | 49, Mersey Street, Preston, PR2 1BB | Terraced | Freehold | £69,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 50, Watery Lane, Preston, PR2 1AX | Terraced | Freehold | £139,950 |
In the PR2 1BE postcode area, located within Lea & Marina, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 1BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Watery Lane Convenience Store | 66 Watery Lane, Preston, PR2 1AX | Walking directions to Watery Lane Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 51-53 Water Lane, Preston, PR2 2NL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Portway, Preston, PR2 2YQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | West Strand, Preston, PR1 8UY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | West Strand, Preston, PR1 8UY | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
Annual council tax rates for Preston district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PR2 1BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ronan Hodgson
Ashton - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Hendrick
Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR2 1BE records about 190 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around PR2 1BE in Lea & Marina is £152,000 (about £184 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to PR2 1BE, including Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good), Cedar Lodge School (Outstanding) and Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PR2 1BE is Preston (Lancs), about 1,455 m away.
PR2 1BE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,513 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Preston covering PR2 1BE is Mark Hendrick (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ronan Hodgson (Liberal Democrats).
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.