Postcode PR2 2BE 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 104.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Plungington & University is £35,000 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 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 104.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 9.4% 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 of residents in Plungington & University is £35,000 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 170 ft away from PR2 2BE.
Plungington & University near PR2 2BE 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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £128,000 in Plungington area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £275,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £147,000; semi-detached at £153,000; terraced at £126,125; flats at £104,750.
10 years price trend in Plungington
In the PR2 2BE postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.