Postcode PR2 1BS 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 153.9 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 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Haslam Park.
Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,813 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches has a very high crime rate, with approximately 153.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 225 ft away from PR2 1BS.
Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches near PR2 1BS 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Haslam Park | Large | Walking directions to Haslam 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 1BS postcode area, located within Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 1BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | B & J Newsagent | Bridge Road, Preston, PR2 2JD | Walking directions to B & J Newsagent |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 439 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 2DU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Watery Lane Convenience Store | 66 Watery Lane, Preston, PR2 1AX | Walking directions to Watery Lane Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 51-53 Water Lane, Preston, PR2 2NL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 2DZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.