Postcode PR2 2BU 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 162.4 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 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Plungington & University has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,075 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Plungington & University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR2 2BU.
Plungington & University near PR2 2BU 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 104 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Plungington area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £275,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £134,750 |
| Flats | 7 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £151,875 |
| Terraced | 81 | £119,000 |
10 year median price trend in Plungington
In the PR2 2BU postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | B & J Newsagent | Bridge Road, Preston, PR2 2JD | Walking directions to B & J Newsagent |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 439 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 2DU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 51-53 Water Lane, Preston, PR2 2NL | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.