Postcode PR2 2EA is located in an urban city, within the Cadley ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Plungington & University area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 123.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 1.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Haslam Park.
Plungington & University has a very 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 123.1 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 road, approximately 261 ft away from PR2 2EA.
Plungington & University near PR2 2EA 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Haslam Park | Large | Walking directions to Haslam Park |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £214,950 (about £227 per square foot) in Cadley area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £505,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £300,000 | £257 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £217,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 30 | £137,000 | £160 |
| Flats | 5 | £117,000 | £167 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £205,000 | £75,000 | £135,000 | £111,750 |
| 2017 | £239,250 | £81,750 | £146,000 | £107,000 |
| 2018 | £240,000 | £81,000 | £147,000 | £105,000 |
| 2019 | £223,750 | £67,500 | £165,000 | £110,280 |
| 2020 | £229,000 | £78,750 | £157,750 | £110,000 |
| 2021 | £280,000 | £83,000 | £160,000 | £120,000 |
| 2022 | £279,995 | £90,000 | £170,000 | £133,500 |
| 2023 | £294,995 | £86,000 | £179,995 | £135,000 |
| 2024 | £315,000 | £93,500 | £191,500 | £136,500 |
| 2025 | £309,995 | £95,000 | £211,750 | £138,000 |
| 2026 | £335,000 | £117,000 | £226,750 | £144,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £198 | £128 | £153 | £118 |
| 2017 | £190 | £147 | £162 | £115 |
| 2018 | £191 | £141 | £166 | £120 |
| 2019 | £203 | £132 | £176 | £135 |
| 2020 | £198 | £166 | £182 | £125 |
| 2021 | £230 | £151 | £189 | £142 |
| 2022 | £243 | £155 | £208 | £149 |
| 2023 | £245 | £151 | £210 | £155 |
| 2024 | £250 | £149 | £216 | £167 |
| 2025 | £261 | £172 | £232 | £163 |
| 2026 | £259 | £155 | £232 | £139 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 2EA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2026 | 67, Balcarres Road, Preston, PR2 2DY | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 73, Balcarres Road, Preston, PR2 2DY | Terraced | Freehold | £113,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 91, Balcarres Road, Preston, PR2 2DY | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 22 May 2025 | Tulketh Mill, Balcarres Road, Preston, PR2 2DY | Other | Freehold | £6,100,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2025 | 5, Arnott Road, Preston, PR2 2EB | Terraced | Freehold | £126,000 |
In the PR2 2EA postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 2EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 2DZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Family Shopper | 439 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 2DU | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.2 mi | B & J Newsagent | Bridge Road, Preston, PR2 2JD | Walking directions to B & J Newsagent |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 183 Eldon Street, Preston, PR2 2BA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 116-118 Woodplumpton Road, Preston, PR2 3TF | Walking directions to Spar |
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 2EA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daniel Gregg
Cadley - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Hendrick
Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR2 2EA records about 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2EA in Plungington & University is £214,950 (about £227 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to PR2 2EA, including The Roebuck School (Good), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good) and Moorbrook School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PR2 2EA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,075 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 2EA is Mark Hendrick (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Daniel Gregg (Liberal Democrats).
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.