Postcode PR2 1XT is located in an urban city, within the Lea & Larches area of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% 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 median sale price in Lea & Larches is £176,500 (around £201 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £143,000 and £215,000. The nearest station is Salwick, about 2.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Jubilee Park.
Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,615 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 262 ft away from PR2 1XT.
Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches near PR2 1XT 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Jubilee Park | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £176,500 (about £201 per square foot) in Lea & Larches area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £389,995.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £250,000 | £264 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £177,750 | £206 |
| Terraced | 30 | £146,500 | £169 |
| Flats | 5 | £76,000 | £126 |
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 | £240,000 | £85,500 | £190,000 | £133,750 |
| 2026 | £250,000 | £95,000 | £176,000 | £157,000 |
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 | £249 | £130 | £200 | £168 |
| 2026 | £281 | £170 | £224 | £172 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 1XT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jul 2025 | 16, Ranglit Avenue, Preston, PR2 1XT | Detached | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 28 May 2026 | 8, Aldfield Avenue, Preston, PR2 1XQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 11, Aldfield Avenue, Preston, PR2 1XQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £256,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 988, Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1XP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 3, Lidget Avenue, Preston, PR2 1XU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 |
In the PR2 1XT postcode area, located within Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR2 1XT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mace | 834-836 Blackpool Road, Lea, Preston, PR2 1XL | Walking directions to Mace |
Annual council tax rates for Preston district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PR2 1XT, 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 1XT records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 1XT in Lea & Larches is £176,500 (about £201 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to PR2 1XT, including St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston, Lea Community Primary School (Good) and Pioneer TEC (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PR2 1XT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,615 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 1XT 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).