Postcode PR2 2YW 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 207.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lea & Marina is £55,862 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is King George V Playing Field.
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.
Lea & Marina has a very high crime rate, with approximately 207.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.1% 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.
The average income per household in Lea & Marina is £55,862 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR2 2YW.
Lea & Marina near PR2 2YW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 | King George V Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to King George V Playing Field |
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 2YW postcode area, located within Lea & Marina, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 2YW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Chain Caul Way, Preston, PR2 2TX | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Mariners Way, Preston, PR2 2YN | Walking directions to Morrisons |
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.