Postcode PR2 2HT is located in an urban city, within the Ashton ward 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. The average income per household in Lea & Marina is £55,862 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 1.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Lea & Marina has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,513 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — 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 20.5% 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 2HT.
Lea & Marina near PR2 2HT 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £158,500 in Ashton area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £435,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £230,000 |
| Detached | 9 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £120,000 |
| Terraced | 63 | £136,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ashton
In the PR2 2HT postcode area, located within Lea & Marina, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 2HT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Willow Green, Preston, PR2 1AG | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Mariners Way, Preston, PR2 2YN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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 2HT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ronan Hodgson
Ashton - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Hendrick
Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.