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PR2 3FU

Barnsfold

Greyfriars

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Overview

Postcode PR2 3FU is located in an urban city, within the Greyfriars ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Fulwood area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fulwood is £55,181 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 2.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Fulwood has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,171 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Fulwood has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Fulwood is £55,181 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 171 ft away from PR2 3FU.

Flood risk

No risk

Fulwood near PR2 3FU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
5,607.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.28(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.53(+9%)
Shoplifting
4.04(-30%)
Other crime
4.04(+63%)
Other theft
3.37(-49%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
235
82.46%
Indian
29
10.18%
Other White
12
4.21%
Bangladeshi
4
1.4%
Caribbean
3
1.05%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
33.74%
No qualifications
49
20.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.58%
Level 3 (A level)
31
12.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
11.93%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
56.67%
Owns with a mortgage
39
32.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.83%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.33%
Shared ownership
1
0.83%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Greyfriars

Median price£245,000
Price per sq ft£241
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £300K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £241 per square foot) in Greyfriars area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,950 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Greyfriars over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£358,000£250
Semi-Detached63£235,000£240
Terraced7£175,000£193
Flats4£91,250£185

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Greyfriars

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greyfriars.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224,000£87,750£175,000£119,750
2017£233,950£81,750£171,000£181,998
2018£279,995£126,975£188,995£137,000
2019£250,000£107,500£177,500£196,995
2020£234,995£85,000£178,000£159,995
2021£264,000£97,000£190,250£184,500
2022£295,000£82,500£229,500£199,500
2023£295,000£85,000£223,750£168,000
2024£265,000£83,500£225,000£157,500
2025£309,000£90,000£225,000£211,252
2026£395,000£97,500£225,000£147,303
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greyfriars.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greyfriars.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£138£170£143
2017£222£164£174£172
2018£224£177£201£130
2019£220£176£189£194
2020£216£136£198£194
2021£231£170£198£178
2022£238£150£215£216
2023£247£165£224£155
2024£230£105£225£175
2025£238£155£238£225
2026£260£206£252£187
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greyfriars.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Greyfriars in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 3FU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 3FU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Sept 202510, Barnsfold, Preston, PR2 3FUSemi-DetachedFreehold£238,000
08 Aug 202534, Barnsfold, Preston, PR2 3FUSemi-DetachedFreehold£227,000
25 Nov 202561, Barnsfold, Preston, PR2 3EUDetachedFreehold£270,000
12 Feb 202661, Conway Drive, Preston, PR2 3EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£355,000
29 Jul 202548, Ingle Head, Preston, PR2 3WSDetachedFreehold£255,000

Schools

In the PR2 3FU postcode area, located within Fulwood, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR2 3FU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryFulwood AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryQueen's Drive Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryHarris Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 3FU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR2 3FU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons DailyConway Drive, Preston, PR2 3ERWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.1 miPremier Conway Drive Convenience StoreConway Drive, Preston, PR2 3ERWalking directions to Premier Conway Drive Convenience Store
0.4 miSainsbury's Local292 Garstang Road, Preston, PR2 9RXWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miMorrisons DailyHall Road, Preston, PR2 9QBWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Preston district (2025-26).

Band A£1,652
Band B£1,927
Band C£2,203
Band D£2,478
Band E£3,028
Band F£3,579
Band G£4,130
Band H£4,956

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PR2 3FU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Fiona Duke

Greyfriars - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Maya Ellis

Ribble Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictPrestonE07000123
Parliamentary ConstituencyRibble ValleyE14001443
WardGreyfriarsE05012200
ParishPreston, unparished areaE43000225
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)FulwoodE02005255
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Preston 003BE01025258
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR2 3FU

Is PR2 3FU (Fulwood) safe?

The area around PR2 3FU records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PR2 3FU?

The median sale price around PR2 3FU in Fulwood is £245,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR2 3FU?

There are 14 schools close to PR2 3FU, including Fulwood Academy (Good), Queen's Drive Primary School (Outstanding) and Harris Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR2 3FU?

PR2 3FU scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,171 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR2 3FU (Fulwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley covering PR2 3FU is Maya Ellis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Fiona Duke (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

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.