Postcode PR2 3AF is located in an urban city, within the Cadley ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Plungington & University area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% 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 1.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Plungington & University has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,834 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Plungington & University has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 116 ft away from PR2 3AF.
Plungington & University near PR2 3AF 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.
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £214,950 (about £227 per square foot) in Cadley area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £505,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £300,000 | £257 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £217,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 30 | £137,000 | £160 |
| Flats | 5 | £117,000 | £167 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £205,000 | £75,000 | £135,000 | £111,750 |
| 2017 | £239,250 | £81,750 | £146,000 | £107,000 |
| 2018 | £240,000 | £81,000 | £147,000 | £105,000 |
| 2019 | £223,750 | £67,500 | £165,000 | £110,280 |
| 2020 | £229,000 | £78,750 | £157,750 | £110,000 |
| 2021 | £280,000 | £83,000 | £160,000 | £120,000 |
| 2022 | £279,995 | £90,000 | £170,000 | £133,500 |
| 2023 | £294,995 | £86,000 | £179,995 | £135,000 |
| 2024 | £315,000 | £93,500 | £191,500 | £136,500 |
| 2025 | £309,995 | £95,000 | £211,750 | £138,000 |
| 2026 | £335,000 | £117,000 | £226,750 | £144,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £198 | £128 | £153 | £118 |
| 2017 | £190 | £147 | £162 | £115 |
| 2018 | £191 | £141 | £166 | £120 |
| 2019 | £203 | £132 | £176 | £135 |
| 2020 | £198 | £166 | £182 | £125 |
| 2021 | £230 | £151 | £189 | £142 |
| 2022 | £243 | £155 | £208 | £149 |
| 2023 | £245 | £151 | £210 | £155 |
| 2024 | £250 | £149 | £216 | £167 |
| 2025 | £261 | £172 | £232 | £163 |
| 2026 | £259 | £155 | £232 | £139 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 3AF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2026 | 64, Royal Drive, Preston, PR2 3AF | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 66, Royal Drive, Preston, PR2 3AF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £133,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2025 | 71, Royal Drive, Preston, PR2 3AF | Flats | Leasehold | £96,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 106, Royal Drive, Preston, PR2 3AX | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £162,500 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 100, Royal Drive, Preston, PR2 3AX | Flats | Leasehold | £97,000 |
In the PR2 3AF postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 3AF
| 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 | News Mart | 309 Plungington Road, Preston, PR2 3PS | Walking directions to News Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 1 Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 3PT | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 2DZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 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 3AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daniel Gregg
Cadley - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Hendrick
Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR2 3AF records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 3AF in Plungington & University is £214,950 (about £227 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PR2 3AF, including Moorbrook School (Good), The Roebuck School (Good) and Eldon Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PR2 3AF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,834 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 3AF is Mark Hendrick (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Daniel Gregg (Liberal Democrats).
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.