Postcode PR2 3AX 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 high crime levels, with around 95.7 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 1.3 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 a high crime rate, with approximately 95.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Plungington & University is £35,000 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 206 ft away from PR2 3AX.
Plungington & University near PR2 3AX 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Cadley area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 56 | £302,096 |
| Flats | 5 | £87,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £201,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £140,000 |
10 year median price trend in Cadley
In the PR2 3AX postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 3AX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | News Mart | 309 Plungington Road, Preston, PR2 3PS | Walking directions to News Mart |
| 0.2 mi | M & R Nutritionaal Romanesc Ltd | Preston, PR2 3AA | Walking directions to M & R Nutritionaal Romanesc Ltd |
| 0.2 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.