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PR2 3QH

Douglas Road North

Greyfriars

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Detailed insights for PR2 3QH

Overview

Postcode PR2 3QH 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 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Cadley & College has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,500 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Cadley & College has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Cadley & College is £54,051 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 10 ft away from PR2 3QH.

Flood risk

Very low

Cadley & College near PR2 3QH has very low 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
371
Population density
6,696.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.95(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.68(-41%)
Other theft
4.27(-35%)
Burglary
2.85(-49%)
Public order
2.85(-72%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
241
64.96%
Indian
66
17.79%
Pakistani
21
5.66%
Bangladeshi
12
3.23%
Caribbean
7
1.89%
Total population: 371

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
34.87%
No qualifications
57
18.75%
Level 3 (A level)
50
16.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
13.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.22%
Total 16+ residents: 304

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
36.23%
Owns with a mortgage
49
35.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
18.84%
Other social rented
6
4.35%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.35%
Total households: 138

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 3QH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 3QH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Apr 2026500, Brook Street North, Preston, PR2 3QETerracedFreehold£143,000
23 Oct 202548, Lytham Road, Preston, PR2 3AQTerracedFreehold£215,000
08 Aug 202574, Lytham Road, Preston, PR2 3AQTerracedFreehold£200,000
29 Aug 202585, Lytham Road, Preston, PR2 3ARTerracedFreehold£214,950
30 Jun 20257, Douglas Road, Preston, PR2 3APTerracedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the PR2 3QH postcode area, located within Cadley & College, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR2 3QH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryFulwood and Cadley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableMoorbrook SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 3QH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR2 3QH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar1 Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 3PTWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miNews Mart309 Plungington Road, Preston, PR2 3PSWalking directions to News Mart
0.3 miM & R Nutritionaal Romanesc LtdPreston, PR2 3AAWalking directions to M & R Nutritionaal Romanesc Ltd
0.4 miOne Stop72 Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 3JXWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miCo-op FoodMoor Lane, Preston, PR2 8NBWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 3QH, 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)Cadley & CollegeE02005258
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Preston 006AE01025239
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR2 3QH

Is PR2 3QH (Cadley & College) safe?

The area around PR2 3QH 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.

What is the average house price near PR2 3QH?

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

What schools are near PR2 3QH?

There are 18 schools close to PR2 3QH, including Fulwood and Cadley Primary School (Good), Moorbrook School (Good) and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR2 3QH?

PR2 3QH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,500 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR2 3QH (Cadley & College) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley covering PR2 3QH 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.