Postcode PR2 2GD is located in an urban city, within the Ashton area of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Lea & Marina area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 190.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lea & Marina is £55,862 per year. The median sale price in Ashton is £150,000 (around £184 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £123,625 and £224,000. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is King George V Playing Field.
Lea & Marina has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,338 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Lea & Marina has a very high crime rate, with approximately 190.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lea & Marina is £55,862 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR2 2GD.
Lea & Marina near PR2 2GD has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | King George V Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to King George V Playing Field |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £184 per square foot) in Ashton area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £465,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £320,500 | £280 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £230,000 | £225 |
| Terraced | 63 | £132,000 | £155 |
| Flats | 13 | £120,000 | £171 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £290,000 | £116,500 | £152,500 | £103,000 |
| 2017 | £300,000 | £106,250 | £161,500 | £95,000 |
| 2018 | £305,000 | £90,000 | £165,000 | £99,000 |
| 2019 | £190,000 | £101,250 | £170,500 | £105,000 |
| 2020 | £326,250 | £105,000 | £172,000 | £108,000 |
| 2021 | £218,250 | £105,000 | £180,000 | £115,000 |
| 2022 | £330,000 | £120,000 | £197,500 | £130,000 |
| 2023 | £335,000 | £119,000 | £206,500 | £127,200 |
| 2024 | £300,000 | £120,000 | £199,950 | £125,000 |
| 2025 | £278,560 | £120,000 | £222,000 | £136,500 |
| 2026 | £348,500 | £120,000 | £220,000 | £132,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £171 | £157 | £156 | £111 |
| 2017 | £215 | £165 | £158 | £111 |
| 2018 | £152 | £152 | £157 | £111 |
| 2019 | £155 | £160 | £164 | £116 |
| 2020 | £199 | £153 | £175 | £118 |
| 2021 | £197 | £157 | £177 | £135 |
| 2022 | £215 | £166 | £206 | £140 |
| 2023 | £243 | £184 | £194 | £148 |
| 2024 | £204 | £181 | £197 | £145 |
| 2025 | £239 | £171 | £216 | £156 |
| 2026 | £284 | £186 | £222 | £157 |
There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 2GD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2025 | 39, Princes Reach, Preston, PR2 2GA | Terraced | Leasehold | £147,500 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 117, Princes Reach, Preston, PR2 2GB | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 104, Princes Reach, Preston, PR2 2GB | Flats | Leasehold | £193,500 | |
| 25 Jun 2025 | 120, Princes Reach, Preston, PR2 2GB | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Flat 73, Victoria Mansions, Navigation Way, Preston, PR2 2YZ | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 |
In the PR2 2GD postcode area, located within Lea & Marina, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR2 2GD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Chain Caul Way, Preston, PR2 2TX | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | Mariners Way, Preston, PR2 2YN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 2GD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ronan Hodgson
Ashton - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Hendrick
Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR2 2GD records about 190 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around PR2 2GD in Ashton is £150,000 (about £184 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to PR2 2GD, including Cedar Lodge School (Outstanding), Penwortham Priory Academy (Good) and Penwortham Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PR2 2GD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,338 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 2GD is Mark Hendrick (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ronan Hodgson (Liberal Democrats).