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PR2 1HD

Meads Road

Ashton

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Overview

Postcode PR2 1HD is located in an urban city, within the Ashton ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Haslam Park area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Haslam Park is £50,765 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ashton Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

Haslam Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,252 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Haslam Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 72 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Haslam Park is £50,765 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 223 ft away from PR2 1HD.

Flood risk

No risk

Haslam Park near PR2 1HD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR2 1HD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAshton ParkLargeWalking directions to Ashton Park
0.4 miHaslam ParkLargeWalking directions to Haslam Park

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
3,432.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
44.64(+149%)
Violence and sexual offences
31.32(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.44(+83%)
Vehicle crime
8.61(+44%)
Other theft
3.13(-53%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
285
91.05%
Indian
8
2.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.6%
Other White
4
1.28%
African
3
0.96%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
49.42%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.11%
No qualifications
20
7.72%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
58.27%
Owns with a mortgage
41
32.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.51%
Other social rented
3
2.36%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.57%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Ashton

Median price£152,000
Price per sq ft£184
Sales (last 12 months)129
Typical range (middle 50%)£123K – £230K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£315,000£277
Semi-Detached44£230,000£224
Terraced62£135,000£157
Flats14£120,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ashton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ashton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 1HD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 1HD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Feb 202515, Meads Road, Preston, PR2 1HDSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,000
14 Oct 202538, Abingdon Drive, Preston, PR2 1EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
27 May 202525, Abingdon Drive, Preston, PR2 1EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
27 Mar 202513, Abingdon Drive, Preston, PR2 1EYSemi-DetachedFreehold£355,000
20 Feb 202616, Tinniswood, Preston, PR2 1ELTerracedLeasehold£110,000

Schools

In the PR2 1HD postcode area, located within Haslam Park, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR2 1HD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryAshton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryAshton Community Science CollegeCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 1HD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR2 1HD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne Stop554-556 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1HYWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miMorrisonsMariners Way, Preston, PR2 2YNWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miMorrisonsWillow Green, Preston, PR2 1AGWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miFamily Shopper439 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 2DUWalking directions to Family Shopper
0.4 miB & J NewsagentBridge Road, Preston, PR2 2JDWalking directions to B & J Newsagent

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Preston district (2025-26).

Band A£1,652
Band B£1,927
Band C£2,203
Band D£2,478
Band E£3,028
Band F£3,579
Band G£4,130
Band H£4,956

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PR2 1HD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ronan Hodgson

Ashton - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Mark Hendrick

Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictPrestonE07000123
Parliamentary ConstituencyPrestonE14001433
WardAshtonE05012193
ParishPreston, unparished areaE43000225
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Haslam ParkE02005260
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Preston 008AE01025233
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR2 1HD

Is PR2 1HD (Haslam Park) safe?

The area around PR2 1HD records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PR2 1HD?

The median sale price around PR2 1HD in Haslam Park is £152,000 (about £184 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR2 1HD?

There are 8 schools close to PR2 1HD, 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.

How deprived is the area around PR2 1HD?

PR2 1HD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,252 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR2 1HD (Haslam Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Preston covering PR2 1HD 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).

Data Sources

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.