Postcode PR2 2FW 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Plungington & University has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,242 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Plungington & University has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.4% 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 rail, approximately 257 ft away from PR2 2FW.
Plungington & University near PR2 2FW 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Preston (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Preston (Lancs) |
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 2FW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul 2026 | 63, Shelley Road, Preston, PR2 2DB | Terraced | Freehold | £177,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 26, Shelley Road, Preston, PR2 2DB | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 6, Shelley Mews, Preston, PR2 2EG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 11, Shelley Mews, Preston, PR2 2EG | Detached | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 64, Stocks Road, Preston, PR2 2SX | Terraced | Freehold | £132,000 |
In the PR2 2FW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Sept 2023. | |
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Sept 2023
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| 0.3 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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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Cedar Lodge School | Other independent special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Feb 2024. | |
Cedar Lodge School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 Feb 2024
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13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR2 2FW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 51-53 Water Lane, Preston, PR2 2NL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 183 Eldon Street, Preston, PR2 2BA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | B & J Newsagent | Bridge Road, Preston, PR2 2JD | Walking directions to B & J Newsagent |
| 0.3 mi | Watery Lane Convenience Store | 66 Watery Lane, Preston, PR2 1AX | Walking directions to Watery Lane Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | West Strand, Preston, PR1 8UY | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 2FW, 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 2FW records about 67 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 2FW in Plungington is £118,000 (about £155 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to PR2 2FW, including Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston (Good), The Roebuck School (Requires improvement) and Cedar Lodge School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PR2 2FW is Preston (Lancs), about 1,376 m away.
PR2 2FW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,242 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 2FW 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).