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.
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.
Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches is £43,002 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR2 1SN.
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.
The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 1.9 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 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 1SN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb 2026 | 32, Queensway, Preston, PR2 1SN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £199,995 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 28, Queensway, Preston, PR2 1SN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £177,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2025 | 12, Queensway, Preston, PR2 1SN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £174,995 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 58, Kingsway, Preston, PR2 1SP | Terraced | Freehold | £157,500 | |
| 16 Jul 2025 | 14, Kingsway, Preston, PR2 1SP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £152,000 |
In the PR2 1SN postcode area, located within Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 1SN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 554-556 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1HY | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op | 29-31 Norbreck Drive, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 1LQ | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 762-768 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1XJ | 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 1SN, 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 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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.