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PR2 1SN

Queensway

Ashton

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Overview

Postcode PR2 1SN 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 1.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ashton Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
34.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,004 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.8%

Approximately 34.8% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches is £43,002 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR2 1SN.

Flood risk

No risk

Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches near PR2 1SN 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR2 1SN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAshton ParkLargeWalking directions to Ashton Park

Area Profile

Population
238
Population density
3,078.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.04(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.35(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.64(-26%)
Other theft
4.43(-33%)
Public order
3.69(-64%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
218
91.98%
Pakistani
6
2.53%
Other White
4
1.69%
Caribbean
3
1.27%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.27%
Total population: 237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
30.46%
Level 3 (A level)
39
19.8%
Level 4+ (Degree)
30
15.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
12.69%
Apprenticeship
20
10.15%
Total 16+ residents: 197

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
37
32.17%
Other social rented
32
27.83%
Owns with a mortgage
29
25.22%
Social rents from council
8
6.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.22%
Total households: 115

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 1SN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 1SN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Feb 202632, Queensway, Preston, PR2 1SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£199,995
27 Oct 202528, Queensway, Preston, PR2 1SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£177,000
21 Oct 202512, Queensway, Preston, PR2 1SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£174,995
28 Nov 202558, Kingsway, Preston, PR2 1SPTerracedFreehold£157,500
16 Jul 202514, Kingsway, Preston, PR2 1SPSemi-DetachedFreehold£152,000

Schools

In the PR2 1SN postcode area, located within Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR2 1SN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryAshton Community Science CollegeCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAshton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableRoyal Cross Primary SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 1SN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR2 1SN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miOne Stop554-556 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1HYWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miCo-op29-31 Norbreck Drive, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 1LQWalking directions to Co-op
0.5 miTesco Express762-768 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1XJWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 1SN, 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)Ashton-on-Ribble & LarchesE02005265
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Preston 013DE01025267
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR2 1SN

Is PR2 1SN (Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches) safe?

The area around PR2 1SN records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near PR2 1SN?

The median sale price around PR2 1SN in Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches is £152,000 (about £184 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR2 1SN?

There are 10 schools close to PR2 1SN, including Ashton Community Science College (Good), Ashton Primary School (Good) and Royal Cross Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR2 1SN?

PR2 1SN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,004 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR2 1SN (Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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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.