Postcode PR2 6BE is located in an urban city, within the Brookfield ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Ribbleton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99 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 Ribbleton is £37,887 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 2.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Grange Park.
Ribbleton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,682 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Ribbleton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ribbleton is £37,887 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from PR2 6BE.
Ribbleton near PR2 6BE 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Grange Park | Large | Walking directions to Grange Park |
| 0.2 mi | Eaves Brook Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Eaves Brook Linear Park |
| 0.1 mi | Eaves Brook Linear Park | Medium | Walking directions to Eaves Brook Linear Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £332,000 | £252 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £178,000 | £192 |
| Terraced | 32 | £142,000 | £159 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 6BE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2025 | 35, Cowley Road, Preston, PR2 6BE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £70,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 16, Fairfax Road, Preston, PR2 6YJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2025 | 6, Fairfax Road, Preston, PR2 6YJ | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | 18, Fairfax Road, Preston, PR2 6YJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 1A, Floyd Road, Preston, PR2 6AU | Detached | Freehold | £220,000 |
In the PR2 6BE postcode area, located within Ribbleton, there are 14 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 6BE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 217-219 Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, PR2 6RD | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Brookfield | Langcliffe Road, Preston, PR2 6UE | Walking directions to Premier Brookfield |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 60,62 Longridge Road, Preston, PR2 6RJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 417-419 Watling Street Road, Preston, PR2 6TY | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 412-414 Watling Street Road, Preston, PR2 6TY | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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 6BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Rob Walsh
Brookfield - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Hendrick
Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR2 6BE records about 99 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PR2 6BE in Ribbleton is £161,000 (about £184 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to PR2 6BE, including Preston Greenlands Community Primary School (Requires improvement), The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston and Moor Nook Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PR2 6BE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,682 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 6BE 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).
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.