Postcode PR2 3WE is located in an urban city, within the Greyfriars ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Broughton & Wychnor area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Broughton & Wychnor is £67,663 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 2.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Broughton & Wychnor has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,203 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.
Broughton & Wychnor has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Broughton & Wychnor is £67,663 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 121 ft away from PR2 3WE.
Broughton & Wychnor near PR2 3WE 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £358,000 | £250 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £235,000 | £240 |
| Terraced | 7 | £175,000 | £193 |
| Flats | 4 | £91,250 | £185 |
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 | £309,000 | £90,000 | £225,000 | £211,252 |
| 2026 | £395,000 | £97,500 | £225,000 | £147,303 |
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 | £238 | £155 | £238 | £225 |
| 2026 | £260 | £206 | £252 | £187 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 3WE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | 20, Lansdown Hill, Preston, PR2 3WD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £222,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 49, Lansdown Hill, Preston, PR2 3WD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £277,500 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 1, Hillcroft, Preston, PR2 3NQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £297,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 21, Roundway Down, Preston, PR2 3NE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £256,000 | |
| 06 May 2026 | 17, Shalgrove Field, Preston, PR2 3SX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £186,000 |
In the PR2 3WE postcode area, located within Broughton & Wychnor, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 3WE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Conway Drive, Preston, PR2 3ER | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Conway Drive Convenience Store | Conway Drive, Preston, PR2 3ER | Walking directions to Premier Conway Drive Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Eastway, Preston, PR2 3FB | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 3WE, 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 3WE records about 38 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 3WE in Broughton & Wychnor is £245,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to PR2 3WE, including Harris Primary School (Good), Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston and Fulwood Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PR2 3WE scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,203 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 3WE is Maya Ellis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Fiona Duke (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.