Postcode PR2 2AR is located in an urban city, within the Plungington ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Plungington & University area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Plungington & University is £40,029 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Plungington & University has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,066 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Plungington & University has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Plungington & University is £40,029 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 170 ft away from PR2 2AR.
Plungington & University near PR2 2AR 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Preston (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Preston (Lancs) |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £119,000 (about £149 per square foot) in Plungington area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £260,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £162,500 | £204 |
| Terraced | 73 | £117,500 | £145 |
| Flats | 8 | £111,250 | £144 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £102,500 | £125,000 | £87,250 |
| 2017 | £96,250 | £112,000 | £90,000 |
| 2018 | £95,000 | £115,000 | £90,000 |
| 2019 | £100,000 | £112,000 | £89,475 |
| 2020 | £78,000 | £133,500 | £100,000 |
| 2021 | £90,000 | £140,500 | £96,250 |
| 2022 | £100,500 | £142,000 | £110,000 |
| 2023 | £118,750 | £151,000 | £120,000 |
| 2024 | £112,500 | £153,000 | £124,000 |
| 2025 | £110,000 | £154,000 | £115,000 |
| 2026 | £96,250 | £175,000 | £122,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £144 | £181 | £116 |
| 2017 | £147 | £141 | £110 |
| 2018 | £130 | £127 | £113 |
| 2019 | £165 | £172 | £112 |
| 2020 | £122 | £177 | £117 |
| 2021 | £129 | £171 | £125 |
| 2022 | £150 | £158 | £134 |
| 2023 | £153 | £202 | £150 |
| 2024 | £163 | £199 | £150 |
| 2025 | £147 | £204 | £140 |
| 2026 | £133 | £188 | £154 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 2AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2026 | 37, Cardigan Street, Preston, PR2 2AS | Terraced | Freehold | £94,500 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 30, Old Lancaster Lane, Preston, PR1 7JU | Terraced | Freehold | £65,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | 35, Brookhouse Street, Preston, PR2 2AN | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 07 May 2025 | 36, Brookhouse Street, Preston, PR2 2AN | Terraced | Freehold | £87,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 13, De Lacy Street, Preston, PR2 2DD | Terraced | Freehold | £117,500 |
In the PR2 2AR postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 2AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 183 Eldon Street, Preston, PR2 2BA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 51-53 Water Lane, Preston, PR2 2NL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7EN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 32 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7RB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Price Check | 70 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7RA | Walking directions to Price Check |
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 2AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gabie Lowe
Plungington - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Hendrick
Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR2 2AR records about 71 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PR2 2AR in Plungington & University is £119,000 (about £149 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to PR2 2AR, including The Roebuck School (Good), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good) and Eldon Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PR2 2AR is Preston (Lancs), about 1,340 m away.
PR2 2AR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,066 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 2AR is Mark Hendrick (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gabie Lowe (Green Party).
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.