Postcode PR2 6DL 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 high crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below 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 1.8 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ribbleton Park.
Ribbleton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,641 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Ribbleton has a high crime rate, with approximately 81 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.1% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 258 ft away from PR2 6DL.
Ribbleton near PR2 6DL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ribbleton Park | Large | Walking directions to Ribbleton 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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 6DL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2026 | 3, Morris Road, Preston, PR2 6BQ | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2025 | 51, Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 6BU | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 9, Willow Crescent, Preston, PR2 6PB | Terraced | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2025 | 47, Belmont Avenue, Preston, PR2 6DH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 39, Morris Crescent, Preston, PR2 6BN | Terraced | Freehold | £161,000 |
In the PR2 6DL postcode area, located within Ribbleton, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 6DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, PR2 6BY | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Newsmart & Convenience Store | 51 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 6BU | Walking directions to Newsmart & Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Megasave | 39 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 6BT | Walking directions to Megasave |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | 89-91 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 6BX | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 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.
Elected local representatives for PR2 6DL, 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 6DL records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 6DL in Ribbleton is £161,000 (about £184 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PR2 6DL, including Ribbleton Avenue Infant School (Outstanding), Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School (Good) and Preston Greenlands Community Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PR2 6DL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,641 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 6DL 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.