Postcode PR2 2EB 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 104.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Plungington & University is £40,029 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Haslam Park.
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 104.2 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from PR2 2EB.
Plungington & University near PR2 2EB 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 129 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Cadley area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 50 | £291,546 |
| Flats | 6 | £92,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £201,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in Cadley
In the PR2 2EB postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 2EB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 2DZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 439 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 2DU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.