Postcode PR2 1DY 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches is £43,002 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ashton Park.
Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches has a low 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 an average crime rate, with approximately 64.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 per household in Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches is £43,002 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 292 ft away from PR2 1DY.
Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches near PR2 1DY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ashton Park | Large | Walking directions to Ashton Park |
| 0.3 mi | Haslam Park | Large | Walking directions to Haslam Park |
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 1DY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | 15A, Newton Road, Preston, PR2 1DY | Other | Leasehold | £244,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 15B, Newton Road, Preston, PR2 1DY | Other | Leasehold | £244,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 21, Newton Road, Preston, PR2 1DY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 9, Grosvenor Place, Preston, PR2 1ED | Detached | Freehold | £348,500 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | 10, Rose Terrace, Preston, PR2 1EB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £320,000 |
In the PR2 1DY postcode area, located within Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 1DY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 554-556 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1HY | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Family Shopper | 439 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 2DU | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.3 mi | B & J Newsagent | Bridge Road, Preston, PR2 2JD | Walking directions to B & J Newsagent |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Mariners Way, Preston, PR2 2YN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 2DZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 1DY, 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 1DY records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PR2 1DY in Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches is £152,000 (about £184 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to PR2 1DY, including Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good) and Ashton Community Science College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PR2 1DY scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,636 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 1DY 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.