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PR2 2NS

Strand St West

Ashton

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Overview

Postcode PR2 2NS 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, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lea & Marina is £55,862 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
190
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
64.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Lea & Marina has a very high crime rate, with approximately 190.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

64.5%

Approximately 64.5% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Lea & Marina is £55,862 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 45 ft away from PR2 2NS.

Flood risk

Low

Lea & Marina near PR2 2NS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR2 2NS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Preston (Lancs)

N/A

Walking directions to Preston (Lancs)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
205
Population density
8,167.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
103.78(+478%)
Shoplifting
77.41(+1239%)
Violence and sexual offences
63.07(+69%)
Bicycle theft
28.67(+3195%)
Other theft
21.79(+230%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
155
75.98%
Indian
20
9.8%
Other White
7
3.43%
Arab
7
3.43%
Caribbean
4
1.96%
Total population: 204

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
55
31.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
30.06%
Level 3 (A level)
22
12.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
10.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
8.09%
Total 16+ residents: 173

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
77
62.1%
Owns outright
20
16.13%
Owns with a mortgage
14
11.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.26%
Social rents from council
3
2.42%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Ashton

Median price£152,000
Price per sq ft£184
Sales (last 12 months)129
Typical range (middle 50%)£123K – £230K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£315,000£277
Semi-Detached44£230,000£224
Terraced62£135,000£157
Flats14£120,000£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ashton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 2NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 2NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jan 20264, Travers Place, Preston, PR2 2NRSemi-DetachedFreehold£119,000
30 Oct 2025226, West Strand, Preston, PR1 8UJTerracedLeasehold£160,000
24 Mar 2025Neptune House, Strand Road, Preston, PR1 8UJOtherLeasehold£287,000
11 Dec 202532, Tulketh Road, Preston, PR2 1AQTerracedFreehold£112,500
14 Aug 20254, Beverley Close, Preston, PR2 2NPTerracedFreehold£122,500

Schools

In the PR2 2NS postcode area, located within Lea & Marina, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR2 2NS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableCedar Lodge SchoolOther independent special school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryThe Roebuck SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 2NS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR2 2NS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar51-53 Water Lane, Preston, PR2 2NLWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miWatery Lane Convenience Store66 Watery Lane, Preston, PR2 1AXWalking directions to Watery Lane Convenience Store
0.2 miLidlWest Strand, Preston, PR1 8UYWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miFarmfoodsWest Strand, Preston, PR1 8UYWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miAldiPortway, Preston, PR2 2YQWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Preston district (2025-26).

Band A£1,652
Band B£1,927
Band C£2,203
Band D£2,478
Band E£3,028
Band F£3,579
Band G£4,130
Band H£4,956

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PR2 2NS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ronan Hodgson

Ashton - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Mark Hendrick

Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictPrestonE07000123
Parliamentary ConstituencyPrestonE14001433
WardAshtonE05012193
ParishPreston, unparished areaE43000225
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lea & MarinaE02005262
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Preston 010DE01025288
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced2011-06-01

Frequently asked questions about PR2 2NS

Is PR2 2NS (Lea & Marina) safe?

The area around PR2 2NS records about 190 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PR2 2NS?

The median sale price around PR2 2NS in Lea & Marina is £152,000 (about £184 per square foot) based on 129 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR2 2NS?

There are 10 schools close to PR2 2NS, including Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good), Cedar Lodge School (Outstanding) and The Roebuck School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR2 2NS?

The closest station to PR2 2NS is Preston (Lancs), about 1,302 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR2 2NS?

PR2 2NS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,513 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR2 2NS (Lea & Marina) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Preston covering PR2 2NS 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).

Data Sources

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.