Postcode PR2 1BL is located in an urban city, within the Ashton ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 109.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches is £38,700 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Ashton Park.
Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,636 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches has a high crime rate, with approximately 109.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches is £38,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR2 1BL.
Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches near PR2 1BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ashton Park | Large | Walking directions to Ashton Park |
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 1BL postcode area, located within Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 1BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Mariners Way, Preston, PR2 2YN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Chain Caul Way, Preston, PR2 2TX | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 554-556 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1HY | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Watery Lane Convenience Store | 66 Watery Lane, Preston, PR2 1AX | Walking directions to Watery Lane Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.