Postcode PR2 1WL is located in an urban city, within the Lea & Larches ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Lea & Marina area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lea & Marina is £55,862 per year. The nearest station is Salwick, about 2.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Jubilee Park.
Lea & Marina has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,066 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Lea & Marina has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lea & Marina is £55,862 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 145 ft away from PR2 1WL.
Lea & Marina near PR2 1WL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Salwick located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Jubilee Park | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
| 0.5 mi | Granny Park | Small | Walking directions to Granny 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 1WL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 79, Dodney Drive, Preston, PR2 1XS | Detached | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 6, Greenside Avenue, Preston, PR2 1YN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 934, Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1XN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £178,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 2, Maplebank, Preston, PR2 1WB | Detached | Leasehold | £293,400 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 11, Gilhouse Avenue, Preston, PR2 1YE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 |
In the PR2 1WL postcode area, located within Lea & Marina, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 1WL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Mace | 834-836 Blackpool Road, Lea, Preston, PR2 1XL | Walking directions to Mace |
| 0.4 mi | Harwoods Store | 1 Nelson Drive, Preston, PR2 1TQ | Walking directions to Harwoods Store |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 45 Greaves Town Lane, Preston, PR2 1PD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 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 1WL, 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 1WL records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around PR2 1WL in Lea & Marina is £175,750 (about £199 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to PR2 1WL, including St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston, Lea Community Primary School (Good) and Ashton Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PR2 1WL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,066 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 1WL 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.