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PR2 6AF

Glencourse Drive

Brookfield

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Overview

Postcode PR2 6AF is located in an urban city, within the Brookfield ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Brookfield & Holme Slack area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brookfield & Holme Slack is £40,424 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 2.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Eaves Brook Linear Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Brookfield & Holme Slack has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,812 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Brookfield & Holme Slack has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Brookfield & Holme Slack is £40,424 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 13 ft away from PR2 6AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Brookfield & Holme Slack near PR2 6AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR2 6AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miEaves Brook Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Eaves Brook Linear Park
0.5 miEaves Brook Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Eaves Brook Linear Park

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
2,684.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.61(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.89(+106%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.42(+116%)
Public order
8.41(-17%)
Shoplifting
7.77(+34%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
168
59.15%
Indian
79
27.82%
Pakistani
20
7.04%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.76%
Other
5
1.76%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
33.05%
No qualifications
54
23.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.88%
Level 3 (A level)
29
12.45%
Apprenticeship
19
8.15%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
62.6%
Owns with a mortgage
36
29.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.69%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.63%
Social rents from council
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Brookfield

Median price£161,000
Price per sq ft£184
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £200K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £161,000 (about £184 per square foot) in Brookfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brookfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£332,000£252
Semi-Detached35£178,000£192
Terraced32£142,000£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brookfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brookfield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216,000£123,500£90,500
2017£212,500£134,000£84,000
2018£218,000£121,750£85,000
2019£207,500£126,000£91,500
2020£233,000£130,000£104,000
2021£246,000£150,000£114,950
2022£263,000£155,000£134,250
2023£400,000£177,500£115,500
2024£292,500£170,000£130,000
2025£277,500£170,000£135,000
2026£348,500£193,700£152,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brookfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brookfield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£147£162£101
2017£185£139£95
2018£192£142£109
2019£155£142£112
2020£176£154£115
2021£197£167£130
2022£198£170£146
2023£245£185£134
2024£220£202£145
2025£242£191£148
2026£263£193£167
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brookfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brookfield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 6AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 6AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 20263, Kingsmuir Avenue, Preston, PR2 6AGDetachedFreehold£435,000
13 Oct 202512, Kingsmuir Avenue, Preston, PR2 6AGDetachedFreehold£332,000
15 Aug 20256, Kingsmuir Avenue, Preston, PR2 6AGDetachedFreehold£340,000
06 Jan 202626, Moorland Crescent, Preston, PR2 6URSemi-DetachedFreehold£184,000
19 Sept 202512, Moorland Crescent, Preston, PR2 6URSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the PR2 6AF postcode area, located within Brookfield & Holme Slack, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR2 6AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryLongsands Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHolme Slack Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryBrookfield Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 6AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR2 6AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressUnit 1 Longsands Lane, Preston, PR2 9PSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miHeron Foods412-414 Watling Street Road, Preston, PR2 6TYWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.3 miFulwood ExpressWatling Street Road, Preston, PR2 8ADWalking directions to Fulwood Express
0.3 miSpar417-419 Watling Street Road, Preston, PR2 6TYWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miPremier BrookfieldLangcliffe Road, Preston, PR2 6UEWalking directions to Premier Brookfield

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Preston district (2025-26).

Band A£1,652
Band B£1,927
Band C£2,203
Band D£2,478
Band E£3,028
Band F£3,579
Band G£4,130
Band H£4,956

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PR2 6AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Rob Walsh

Brookfield - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Mark Hendrick

Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictPrestonE07000123
Parliamentary ConstituencyPrestonE14001433
WardBrookfieldE05012194
ParishPreston, unparished areaE43000225
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brookfield & Holme SlackE02005259
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Preston 007CE01025237
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about PR2 6AF

Is PR2 6AF (Brookfield & Holme Slack) safe?

The area around PR2 6AF records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PR2 6AF?

The median sale price around PR2 6AF in Brookfield & Holme Slack is £161,000 (about £184 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR2 6AF?

There are 16 schools close to PR2 6AF, including Longsands Community Primary School (Good), Holme Slack Community Primary School (Good) and Brookfield Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR2 6AF?

PR2 6AF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,812 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR2 6AF (Brookfield & Holme Slack) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Preston covering PR2 6AF is Mark Hendrick (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Rob Walsh (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.