Postcode PR2 5RU is located in an urban city, within the Garrison ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Longsands area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Longsands is £57,138 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 2.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Longsands has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,354 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.
Longsands has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.0 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 6.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Longsands is £57,138 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 162 ft away from PR2 5RU.
Longsands near PR2 5RU 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Garrison area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £657,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £305,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £96,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £186,000 |
10 year median price trend in Garrison
In the PR2 5RU postcode area, located within Longsands, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 5RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Unit 1 Longsands Lane, Preston, PR2 9PS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.