Postcode PR2 1NS is located in an urban city, within the Lea & Larches ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% 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 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ashton Park.
Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,167 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 68 ft away from PR2 1NS.
Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches near PR2 1NS 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ashton Park | Large | Walking directions to Ashton Park |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £175,750 (about £199 per square foot) in Lea & Larches area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £240,000 | £237 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £183,444 | £211 |
| Terraced | 29 | £142,000 | £170 |
| Flats | 6 | £85,500 | £133 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £173,000 | £57,000 | £132,000 | £107,000 |
| 2017 | £156,000 | £57,750 | £131,000 | £102,000 |
| 2018 | £195,500 | £85,000 | £135,000 | £103,500 |
| 2019 | £175,250 | £85,000 | £135,000 | £95,000 |
| 2020 | £163,000 | £42,000 | £135,000 | £107,000 |
| 2021 | £209,000 | £63,000 | £147,500 | £117,000 |
| 2022 | £217,500 | £69,950 | £165,000 | £131,000 |
| 2023 | £189,000 | £84,375 | £170,000 | £130,000 |
| 2024 | £233,750 | £85,000 | £168,750 | £138,000 |
| 2025 | £216,000 | £85,500 | £190,000 | £133,750 |
| 2026 | £265,000 | £95,000 | £169,500 | £143,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £173 | £104 | £146 | £120 |
| 2017 | £179 | £127 | £152 | £122 |
| 2018 | £180 | £139 | £156 | £120 |
| 2019 | £179 | £127 | £159 | £121 |
| 2020 | £179 | £84 | £166 | £123 |
| 2021 | £203 | £127 | £172 | £131 |
| 2022 | £212 | £118 | £196 | £156 |
| 2023 | £223 | £134 | £191 | £150 |
| 2024 | £215 | £168 | £205 | £157 |
| 2025 | £237 | £130 | £201 | £168 |
| 2026 | £282 | £170 | £224 | £185 |
There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 1NS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sept 2025 | 6, Ashton Close, Preston, PR2 1AH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 26, Ashton Close, Preston, PR2 1AH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | 17, Ashton Close, Preston, PR2 1AH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £148,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 3, Whinfield Lane, Preston, PR2 1NQ | Detached | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2026 | 1, Whinfield Lane, Preston, PR2 1NQ | Detached | Freehold | £210,000 |
In the PR2 1NS postcode area, located within Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 1NS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Willow Green, Preston, PR2 1AG | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Mariners Way, Preston, PR2 2YN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 554-556 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1HY | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 1NS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jemma Louise Rushe
Lea & Larches - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Hendrick
Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR2 1NS records about 79 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PR2 1NS in Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches is £175,750 (about £199 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to PR2 1NS, including Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Ashton Community Science College (Good) and Royal Cross Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PR2 1NS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,167 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 1NS is Mark Hendrick (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jemma Louise Rushe (Reform UK).
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.