Postcode PR2 5BS is located in an urban city, within the Preston Rural East ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Brookfield & Holme Slack area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 148.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Brookfield & Holme Slack is £40,424 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 3.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Brookfield & Holme Slack has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,141 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Brookfield & Holme Slack has a very high crime rate, with approximately 148.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Brookfield & Holme Slack is £40,424 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from PR2 5BS.
Brookfield & Holme Slack near PR2 5BS 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 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 218 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Preston Rural East area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,500 up to £1,065,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 124 | £373,048 |
| Flats | 5 | £134,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £230,995 |
| Terraced | 24 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in Preston Rural East
In the PR2 5BS postcode area, located within Brookfield & Holme Slack, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.