Postcode PR2 1BX 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 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 7.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 227 ft away from PR2 1BX.
Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches near PR2 1BX 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.
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 1BX postcode area, located within Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 1BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Watery Lane Convenience Store | 66 Watery Lane, Preston, PR2 1AX | Walking directions to Watery Lane Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | B & J Newsagent | Bridge Road, Preston, PR2 2JD | Walking directions to B & J Newsagent |
| 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 | Spar | 439 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 2DU | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.