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PR2 2JS

Cadley

Preston

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Detailed insights for PR2 2JS

Overview

Postcode PR2 2JS 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 162.4 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 1.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Haslam Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
162
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Plungington & University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Plungington & University is £35,000 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from PR2 2JS.

Flood risk

No risk

Plungington & University near PR2 2JS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR2 2JS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHaslam ParkLargeWalking directions to Haslam Park

Area Profile

Population
196
Population density
9,074.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
154
79.38%
Other White
15
7.73%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
4.12%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
2.06%
Indian
4
2.06%
Total population: 194

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
45
39.13%
Owns with a mortgage
35
30.43%
Owns outright
26
22.61%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.35%
Other social rented
3
2.61%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Cadley

Based on 135 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)

Price distribution by property type for Cadley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cadley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached56£302,096
Flats5£87,000
Semi-Detached44£201,000
Terraced30£140,000

10 year median price trend in Cadley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cadley.

Schools

In the PR2 2JS postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR2 2JS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryThe Roebuck SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryAshton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 2JS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR2 2JS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar439 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 2DUWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miTesco ExpressBlackpool Road, Preston, PR2 2DZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miB & J NewsagentBridge Road, Preston, PR2 2JDWalking directions to B & J Newsagent
0.3 miBest-one183 Eldon Street, Preston, PR2 2BAWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miSpar116-118 Woodplumpton Road, Preston, PR2 3TFWalking directions to Spar

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.