Postcode PR2 2JU 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 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 1.2 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 9,075 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Plungington & University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 162.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 31.4% 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 of residents in Plungington & University is £35,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 184 ft away from PR2 2JU.
Plungington & University near PR2 2JU 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Haslam Park | Large | Walking directions to Haslam Park |
Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £158,500 in Ashton area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £462,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £307,500 |
| Flats | 20 | £122,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £212,500 |
| Terraced | 52 | £142,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ashton
In the PR2 2JU postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 2JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | B & J Newsagent | Bridge Road, Preston, PR2 2JD | Walking directions to B & J Newsagent |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 439 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 2DU | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 2DZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 183 Eldon Street, Preston, PR2 2BA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 51-53 Water Lane, Preston, PR2 2NL | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.