Postcode PR2 2LE 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 123.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Plungington & University is £40,029 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 1.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Haslam Park.
Plungington & University has a very 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 123.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.1% 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 per household in Plungington & University is £40,029 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 11 ft away from PR2 2LE.
Plungington & University near PR2 2LE 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Haslam Park | Large | Walking directions to Haslam Park |
Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £152,000 (about £184 per square foot) in Ashton area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £315,000 | £277 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £230,000 | £224 |
| Terraced | 62 | £135,000 | £157 |
| Flats | 14 | £120,000 | £180 |
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 | £286,780 | £120,000 | £222,000 | £136,500 |
| 2026 | £339,250 | £130,000 | £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 | £244 | £171 | £216 | £156 |
| 2026 | £280 | £209 | £224 | £157 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 2LE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 2025 | 443, Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 2LE | Other | Freehold | £181,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 472, Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1HX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £267,000 | |
| 14 May 2026 | 31, Armstrong Street, Preston, PR2 2LB | Terraced | Freehold | £148,500 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 29, Armstrong Street, Preston, PR2 2LB | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 29 May 2025 | 13, Armstrong Street, Preston, PR2 2LB | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 |
In the PR2 2LE postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 2LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Family Shopper | 439 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 2DU | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.2 mi | B & J Newsagent | Bridge Road, Preston, PR2 2JD | Walking directions to B & J Newsagent |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 2DZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 554-556 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1HY | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 183 Eldon Street, Preston, PR2 2BA | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 2LE, 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 2LE records about 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PR2 2LE in Plungington & University is £152,000 (about £184 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to PR2 2LE, including Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good) and The Roebuck School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PR2 2LE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,075 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 2LE 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.