Postcode PR2 2SH is located in an urban city, within the Plungington ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Plungington & University area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Plungington & University has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,694 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Plungington & University has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.4% 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 per household in Plungington & University is £40,029 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 81 ft away from PR2 2SH.
Plungington & University near PR2 2SH 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Preston (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Preston (Lancs) |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £119,000 (about £149 per square foot) in Plungington area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £260,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £162,500 | £204 |
| Terraced | 73 | £117,500 | £145 |
| Flats | 8 | £111,250 | £144 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £102,500 | £125,000 | £87,250 |
| 2017 | £96,250 | £112,000 | £90,000 |
| 2018 | £95,000 | £115,000 | £90,000 |
| 2019 | £100,000 | £112,000 | £89,475 |
| 2020 | £78,000 | £133,500 | £100,000 |
| 2021 | £90,000 | £140,500 | £96,250 |
| 2022 | £100,500 | £142,000 | £110,000 |
| 2023 | £118,750 | £151,000 | £120,000 |
| 2024 | £112,500 | £153,000 | £124,000 |
| 2025 | £110,000 | £154,000 | £115,000 |
| 2026 | £96,250 | £175,000 | £122,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £144 | £181 | £116 |
| 2017 | £147 | £141 | £110 |
| 2018 | £130 | £127 | £113 |
| 2019 | £165 | £172 | £112 |
| 2020 | £122 | £177 | £117 |
| 2021 | £129 | £171 | £125 |
| 2022 | £150 | £158 | £134 |
| 2023 | £153 | £202 | £150 |
| 2024 | £163 | £199 | £150 |
| 2025 | £147 | £204 | £140 |
| 2026 | £133 | £188 | £154 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 2SH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2025 | 285, Fylde Road, Preston, PR2 2NH | Terraced | Freehold | £131,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 26, Shelley Road, Preston, PR2 2DB | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 94, Wellington Street, Preston, PR1 8TR | Terraced | Freehold | £147,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2025 | 126, Wellington Street, Preston, PR1 8TR | Terraced | Freehold | £87,500 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 29, Cannon Hill, Preston, PR2 2RR | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 |
In the PR2 2SH postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 2SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 51-53 Water Lane, Preston, PR2 2NL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | West Strand, Preston, PR1 8UY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | West Strand, Preston, PR1 8UY | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Watery Lane Convenience Store | 66 Watery Lane, Preston, PR2 1AX | Walking directions to Watery Lane Convenience Store |
| 0.3 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 2SH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gabie Lowe
Plungington - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Hendrick
Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR2 2SH records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 2SH in Plungington & University is £119,000 (about £149 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to PR2 2SH, including Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Good), The Roebuck School (Good) and Cedar Lodge School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PR2 2SH is Preston (Lancs), about 1,273 m away.
PR2 2SH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,694 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 2SH is Mark Hendrick (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gabie Lowe (Green Party).
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.