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PR2 1SY

West Park Avenue

Ashton

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Overview

Postcode PR2 1SY 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 low crime levels, with around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% 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 1.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Ashton Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Haslam Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,636 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Haslam Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 228 ft away from PR2 1SY.

Flood risk

No risk

Haslam Park near PR2 1SY 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
2,654.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.1(-65%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.61(-46%)
Vehicle crime
6.99(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.37(-51%)
Other theft
4.37(-34%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
87.35%
Indian
8
3.16%
Pakistani
6
2.37%
Other
6
2.37%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.58%
Total population: 253

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
30.9%
No qualifications
38
16.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.31%
Level 3 (A level)
38
16.31%
Apprenticeship
24
10.3%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
46.61%
Owns with a mortgage
48
40.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.47%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.24%
Total households: 118

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 1SY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 1SY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Dec 2025148, West Park Avenue, Preston, PR2 1SYTerracedFreehold£75,000
17 Jun 2025168, West Park Avenue, Preston, PR2 1SYTerracedFreehold£195,000
20 Mar 2025144, West Park Avenue, Preston, PR2 1SYSemi-DetachedFreehold£168,000
04 Sept 2025235, West Park Avenue, Preston, PR2 1SXSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
07 Apr 202625, Cedar Avenue, Preston, PR2 1STSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the PR2 1SY postcode area, located within Haslam Park, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR2 1SY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryAshton Community Science CollegeCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAshton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryAshton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 1SY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR2 1SY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOne Stop554-556 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1HYWalking directions to One Stop

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 1SY, 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 008DE01025266
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR2 1SY

Is PR2 1SY (Haslam Park) safe?

The area around PR2 1SY records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 1SY?

The median sale price around PR2 1SY 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 1SY?

There are 14 schools close to PR2 1SY, including Ashton Community Science College (Good), Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and Ashton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR2 1SY?

PR2 1SY scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,636 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Preston covering PR2 1SY 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.