Postcode PR2 6BT is located in an urban city, within the St Matthew's ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the St Matthew's area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in St Matthew's is £34,881 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 1.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Ribbleton Park.
St Matthew's has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,512 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
St Matthew's has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St Matthew's is £34,881 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from PR2 6BT.
St Matthew's near PR2 6BT 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ribbleton Park | Large | Walking directions to Ribbleton Park |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £104,000 in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £148,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 3 | £81,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £110,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £104,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Matthew's
In the PR2 6BT postcode area, located within St Matthew's, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 6BT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Megasave | 39 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 6BT | Walking directions to Megasave |
| 0.1 mi | Newsmart & Convenience Store | 51 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 6BU | Walking directions to Newsmart & Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, PR2 6BY | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Premier: Rams Convenience | 379-381 New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4SY | Walking directions to Premier: Rams Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Save More | 4,6 Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, PR1 5RY | Walking directions to Save More |
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.