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PR2 1UJ

West Park Avenue

Lea & Larches

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Overview

Postcode PR2 1UJ 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 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 2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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
21%
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

21%

Approximately 21.0% 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 1UJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches near PR2 1UJ 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR2 1UJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAshton ParkLargeWalking directions to Ashton Park
0.5 miGranny ParkSmallWalking directions to Granny Park

Area Profile

Population
326
Population density
7,080.6 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
283
86.54%
Indian
15
4.59%
Other White
10
3.06%
Pakistani
7
2.14%
African
4
1.22%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
26.04%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
18.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
18.49%
Level 3 (A level)
40
15.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.32%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
38.46%
Owns with a mortgage
41
28.67%
Other social rented
20
13.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.39%
Social rents from council
10
6.99%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Lea & Larches

Median price£175,750
Price per sq ft£199
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£143K – £210K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lea & Larches over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£240,000£237
Semi-Detached48£183,444£211
Terraced29£142,000£170
Flats6£85,500£133

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lea & Larches

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lea & Larches.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lea & Larches.

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lea & Larches in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 1UJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Feb 202664, West Park Avenue, Preston, PR2 1UJTerracedFreehold£120,000
14 Feb 202570, West Park Avenue, Preston, PR2 1UJTerracedFreehold£163,000
31 Jul 20259, Lichfield Road, Preston, PR2 1UUTerracedFreehold£150,000
27 Feb 202665, Lyndhurst Drive, Preston, PR2 1TBTerracedFreehold£150,000
01 Oct 202583, Lyndhurst Drive, Preston, PR2 1TBTerracedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the PR2 1UJ 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 1UJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryAshton Community Science CollegeCommunity school

Good

0.3 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 1UJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR2 1UJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op29-31 Norbreck Drive, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 1LQWalking directions to Co-op
0.4 miTesco Express762-768 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1XJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miHarwoods Store1 Nelson Drive, Preston, PR2 1TQWalking directions to Harwoods Store

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 1UJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jemma Louise Rushe

Lea & Larches - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Mark Hendrick

Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictPrestonE07000123
Parliamentary ConstituencyPrestonE14001433
WardLea & LarchesE05012202
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 1UJ

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

The area around PR2 1UJ 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 1UJ?

The median sale price around PR2 1UJ in Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches is £175,750 (about £199 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR2 1UJ?

There are 10 schools close to PR2 1UJ, 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 1UJ?

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

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

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.