Postcode PR2 6JU is located in an urban city, within the Ribbleton 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 184.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ribbleton is £34,200 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 2.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Ribbleton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 895 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Ribbleton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 184.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 21.2% 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 of residents in Ribbleton is £34,200 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 232 ft away from PR2 6JU.
Ribbleton near PR2 6JU 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Ribbleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £300,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £44,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £155,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £147,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ribbleton
In the PR2 6JU postcode area, located within Ribbleton, there are 12 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 6JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Miller Express Convenience Store | 198E Miller Road, Preston, PR2 6NH | Walking directions to Miller Express Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 198 Miller Road, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6NH | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Moor Nook Convenience Store | 50 Pope Lane, Preston, PR2 6JN | Walking directions to Moor Nook Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Cairnsmore Avenue, Preston, PR1 4TE | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 217-219 Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, PR2 6RD | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.