Postcode PR2 2BD is located in an urban city, within the Plungington area 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 median sale price in Plungington is £118,000 (around £155 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £107,000 and £145,000. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Plungington & University has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,487 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% 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 3.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 188 ft away from PR2 2BD.
Plungington & University near PR2 2BD 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £118,000 (about £155 per square foot) in Plungington area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £280,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £165,000 | £192 |
| Detached | 1 | £155,000 | £267 |
| Terraced | 72 | £117,250 | £155 |
| Flats | 11 | £102,000 | £136 |
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 | £107,375 | £154,000 | £115,250 |
| 2026 | £102,000 | £165,000 | £122,500 |
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 | £146 | £204 | £141 |
| 2026 | £136 | £201 | £155 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 2BD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | 16, Lulworth Avenue, Preston, PR2 2BD | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 194, Eldon Street, Preston, PR2 2AY | Terraced | Freehold | £48,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2026 | 15, Haig Avenue, Preston, PR2 2BH | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 138, Inkerman Street, Preston, PR2 2BN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 58, Lulworth Avenue, Preston, PR2 2BE | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 |
In the PR2 2BD postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | The Roebuck School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
The Roebuck School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Mar 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Moorbrook School | Community special school | Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2025. | |
Moorbrook School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Feb 2025
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Eldon Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Mar 2024. | |
Eldon Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 Mar 2024
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12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR2 2BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 183 Eldon Street, Preston, PR2 2BA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 2DZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 96 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7UE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | B & J Newsagent | Bridge Road, Preston, PR2 2JD | Walking directions to B & J Newsagent |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7EN | Walking directions to Spar |
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 2BD, 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 2BD 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PR2 2BD in Plungington is £118,000 (about £155 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to PR2 2BD, including The Roebuck School (Requires improvement), Moorbrook School (Good) and Eldon Primary School (Inadequate). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PR2 2BD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,487 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 2BD 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).