Postcode PR2 3ZU is located in an urban city, within the Ingol & Cottam ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Ingol area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ingol is £34,990 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 2.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Ingol has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,106 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Ingol has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ingol is £34,990 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR2 3ZU.
Ingol near PR2 3ZU 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £227,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Ingol & Cottam area, with individual transactions ranging from £29,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 55 | £329,995 | £272 |
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £192,500 | £236 |
| Terraced | 31 | £140,000 | £166 |
| Flats | 9 | £51,000 | £102 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £264,998 | £51,000 | £141,000 | £165,000 |
| 2017 | £249,998 | £58,000 | £135,000 | £118,000 |
| 2018 | £275,375 | £59,500 | £149,500 | £132,500 |
| 2019 | £265,995 | £50,000 | £162,000 | £99,000 |
| 2020 | £288,750 | £95,996 | £199,750 | £117,500 |
| 2021 | £291,000 | £57,000 | £184,000 | £120,000 |
| 2022 | £299,995 | £66,000 | £188,750 | £177,500 |
| 2023 | £307,645 | £72,500 | £192,500 | £142,475 |
| 2024 | £290,000 | £68,000 | £185,000 | £155,500 |
| 2025 | £312,500 | £66,000 | £188,800 | £130,000 |
| 2026 | £360,000 | £42,500 | £195,000 | £147,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £206 | £62 | £178 | £222 |
| 2017 | £216 | £105 | £179 | £155 |
| 2018 | £219 | £123 | £187 | £138 |
| 2019 | £219 | £102 | £200 | £119 |
| 2020 | £222 | £146 | £219 | £138 |
| 2021 | £230 | £82 | £206 | £158 |
| 2022 | £244 | £124 | £234 | £198 |
| 2023 | £255 | £114 | £236 | £172 |
| 2024 | £265 | £116 | £222 | £210 |
| 2025 | £265 | £123 | £236 | £170 |
| 2026 | £274 | £74 | £249 | £152 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 3ZU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan 2026 | 17A, Redcar Avenue, Preston, PR2 3YY | Flats | Leasehold | £60,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 1, Redcar Avenue, Preston, PR2 3YY | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 09 Sept 2025 | 273, Tag Lane, Preston, PR2 3XA | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2025 | 312, Tag Lane, Preston, PR2 3UY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2025 | 274, Tag Lane, Preston, PR2 3UY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the PR2 3ZU postcode area, located within Ingol, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 3ZU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 15-17 Granton Walk, Preston, PR2 3YX | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tag Lane Convenience Store | 258 Tag Lane, Preston, PR2 3TX | Walking directions to Tag Lane Convenience Store |
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 3ZU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Neil Darby
Ingol & Cottam - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Hendrick
Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR2 3ZU records about 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 3ZU in Ingol is £227,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to PR2 3ZU, including Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston (Good), Ingol Community Primary School (Good) and Pool House Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PR2 3ZU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,106 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 3ZU is Mark Hendrick (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Neil Darby (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.