Postcode PR2 3EA 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 1.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.
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 1.5% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 295 ft away from PR2 3EA.
Plungington & University near PR2 3EA 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 3EA postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 3EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 96 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7UE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.