Postcode PR2 3QZ is located in an urban city, within the Cadley 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 1.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Cadley & College has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 177 ft away from PR2 3QZ.
Cadley & College near PR2 3QZ 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £214,950 (about £227 per square foot) in Cadley area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £505,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £300,000 | £257 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £217,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 30 | £137,000 | £160 |
| Flats | 5 | £117,000 | £167 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £205,000 | £75,000 | £135,000 | £111,750 |
| 2017 | £239,250 | £81,750 | £146,000 | £107,000 |
| 2018 | £240,000 | £81,000 | £147,000 | £105,000 |
| 2019 | £223,750 | £67,500 | £165,000 | £110,280 |
| 2020 | £229,000 | £78,750 | £157,750 | £110,000 |
| 2021 | £280,000 | £83,000 | £160,000 | £120,000 |
| 2022 | £279,995 | £90,000 | £170,000 | £133,500 |
| 2023 | £294,995 | £86,000 | £179,995 | £135,000 |
| 2024 | £315,000 | £93,500 | £191,500 | £136,500 |
| 2025 | £309,995 | £95,000 | £211,750 | £138,000 |
| 2026 | £335,000 | £117,000 | £226,750 | £144,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £198 | £128 | £153 | £118 |
| 2017 | £190 | £147 | £162 | £115 |
| 2018 | £191 | £141 | £166 | £120 |
| 2019 | £203 | £132 | £176 | £135 |
| 2020 | £198 | £166 | £182 | £125 |
| 2021 | £230 | £151 | £189 | £142 |
| 2022 | £243 | £155 | £208 | £149 |
| 2023 | £245 | £151 | £210 | £155 |
| 2024 | £250 | £149 | £216 | £167 |
| 2025 | £261 | £172 | £232 | £163 |
| 2026 | £259 | £155 | £232 | £139 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 3QZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | 16, Hollybank, Boys Lane, Preston, PR2 3QZ | Flats | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 7, Old Orchard, Preston, PR2 3QF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 04 Aug 2025 | 20, Boys Lane, Preston, PR2 3QX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £309,500 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 12, St Anthonys Crescent, Preston, PR2 3GH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £192,000 | |
| 12 May 2026 | 7, Greyfriars Avenue, Preston, PR2 3RA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the PR2 3QZ postcode area, located within Cadley & College, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 3QZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Black Bull News | Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 3JY | Walking directions to Black Bull News |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 72 Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 3JX | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Conway Drive Convenience Store | Conway Drive, Preston, PR2 3ER | Walking directions to Premier Conway Drive Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Conway Drive, Preston, PR2 3ER | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 116-118 Woodplumpton Road, Preston, PR2 3TF | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Preston district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PR2 3QZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daniel Gregg
Cadley - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Hendrick
Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR2 3QZ 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 3QZ in Cadley & College is £214,950 (about £227 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to PR2 3QZ, including St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (Good), Our Lady's Catholic High School (Good) and Fulwood and Cadley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PR2 3QZ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Preston covering PR2 3QZ is Mark Hendrick (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Daniel Gregg (Liberal Democrats).
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.