Postcode PR2 3PX is located in an urban city, within the Greyfriars ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Cadley & College area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cadley & College is £54,051 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 1.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Cadley & College has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,251 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Cadley & College has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cadley & College is £54,051 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 102 ft away from PR2 3PX.
Cadley & College near PR2 3PX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £249,750 (about £238 per square foot) in Greyfriars area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,950 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £356,500 | £248 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £238,000 | £244 |
| Terraced | 8 | £186,250 | £194 |
| Flats | 5 | £97,500 | £176 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £303,000 | £90,000 | £225,000 | £215,000 |
| 2026 | £380,000 | £102,000 | £225,000 | £151,606 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £240 | £155 | £238 | £195 |
| 2026 | £239 | £197 | £252 | £193 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 3PX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr 2025 | 33, Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 3PX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 16, Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 3PU | Terraced | Freehold | £167,500 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 14, Hillside Avenue, Preston, PR2 3QN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £195,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 8, Alvern Avenue, Preston, PR2 3QR | Terraced | Freehold | £161,600 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 10, Alvern Avenue, Preston, PR2 3QR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £250,000 |
In the PR2 3PX postcode area, located within Cadley & College, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR2 3PX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 1 Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 3PT | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | News Mart | 309 Plungington Road, Preston, PR2 3PS | Walking directions to News Mart |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 72 Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 3JX | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Black Bull News | Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 3JY | Walking directions to Black Bull News |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Moor Lane, Preston, PR2 8NB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Preston district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PR2 3PX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Fiona Duke
Greyfriars - Elected 7 May 2026
Maya Ellis
Ribble Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR2 3PX records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 3PX in Greyfriars is £249,750 (about £238 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to PR2 3PX, including Fulwood and Cadley Primary School (Good), St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Our Lady's Catholic High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PR2 3PX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,251 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley covering PR2 3PX is Maya Ellis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Fiona Duke (Liberal Democrats).