Postcode PR2 2RB is located in an urban city, within the Ashton ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches is £43,002 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,813 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches is £43,002 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 229 ft away from PR2 2RB.
Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches near PR2 2RB 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Preston (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Preston (Lancs) |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £158,500 in Ashton area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £430,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £231,000 |
| Terraced | 52 | £142,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ashton
In the PR2 2RB postcode area, located within Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 2RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Watery Lane Convenience Store | 66 Watery Lane, Preston, PR2 1AX | Walking directions to Watery Lane Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 51-53 Water Lane, Preston, PR2 2NL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | B & J Newsagent | Bridge Road, Preston, PR2 2JD | Walking directions to B & J Newsagent |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Portway, Preston, PR2 2YQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 439 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 2DU | Walking directions to Spar |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.