Postcode PR2 2JE is located in an urban city, within the Ashton ward 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 116.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Plungington & University is £35,000 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 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 6,694 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Plungington & University has a high crime rate, with approximately 116.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 of residents in Plungington & University is £35,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 318 ft away from PR2 2JE.
Plungington & University near PR2 2JE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £146,000 in Ashton area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £485,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £300,000; semi-detached at £200,000; terraced at £135,000; flats at £125,000.
10 years price trend in Ashton
In the PR2 2JE postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.