Postcode PR2 3AE 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 102.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Plungington & University is £35,000 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Moor Park.
Plungington & University has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,727 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Plungington & University has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.9% 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 of residents in Plungington & University is £35,000 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 76 ft away from PR2 3AE.
Plungington & University near PR2 3AE 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Moor Park | Large | Walking directions to Moor Park |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Plungington area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £275,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £134,750 |
| Flats | 7 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £151,875 |
| Terraced | 81 | £119,000 |
10 year median price trend in Plungington
In the PR2 3AE postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 3AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | M & R Nutritionaal Romanesc Ltd | Preston, PR2 3AA | Walking directions to M & R Nutritionaal Romanesc Ltd |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Moor Lane, Preston, PR2 8NB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | News Mart | 309 Plungington Road, Preston, PR2 3PS | Walking directions to News Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 96 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7UE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 1 Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 3PT | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.