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PR2 6YE

Cromwell Road

Garrison

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Detailed insights for PR2 6YE

Overview

Postcode PR2 6YE is located in an urban city, within the Garrison ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Brookfield & Holme Slack area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below 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 2.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Eaves Brook Linear Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Brookfield & Holme Slack has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,958 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Brookfield & Holme Slack has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.7%

Approximately 8.7% 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 0 ft away from PR2 6YE.

Flood risk

No risk

Brookfield & Holme Slack near PR2 6YE 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR2 6YE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miEaves Brook Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Eaves Brook Linear Park
0.3 miEaves Brook Linear ParkLargeWalking directions to Eaves Brook Linear Park

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
3,289.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
26.1(+45%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.54(-50%)
Other theft
6.87(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.18(-31%)
Burglary
5.49(-1%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
203
67.89%
Indian
50
16.72%
Other White
17
5.69%
Pakistani
14
4.68%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.67%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
30.99%
Level 3 (A level)
46
19.01%
No qualifications
42
17.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.64%
Apprenticeship
23
9.5%
Total 16+ residents: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
42.61%
Owns with a mortgage
46
40%
Other social rented
9
7.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
6.09%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.74%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Garrison

Median price£227,000
Price per sq ft£249
Sales (last 12 months)102
Typical range (middle 50%)£179K – £304K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £227,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Garrison area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £1,040,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Garrison over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£305,000£281
Semi-Detached37£205,000£239
Terraced17£180,000£200
Flats6£115,000£171

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Garrison

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Garrison.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210,000£70,000£157,500£168,000
2017£252,500£87,000£164,000£170,000
2018£220,000£77,000£156,000£164,500
2019£225,000£77,500£160,950£166,750
2020£229,000£123,705£170,000£171,000
2021£280,000£97,000£186,000£160,000
2022£300,000£102,500£195,000£171,250
2023£297,500£106,990£225,000£190,000
2024£295,450£93,500£195,000£194,000
2025£305,000£115,000£185,000£180,000
2026£335,000£212,475£172,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Garrison.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Garrison.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£213£119£157£163
2017£200£155£167£154
2018£204£132£176£141
2019£209£134£178£149
2020£209£168£181£152
2021£240£161£197£167
2022£254£174£212£175
2023£249£170£210£181
2024£266£177£246£222
2025£269£175£239£210
2026£279£238£170
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Garrison.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 6YE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 May 202516, Carleton Avenue, Preston, PR2 6YASemi-DetachedFreehold£242,750
14 Mar 202520, Spinney Brow, Preston, PR2 6YGDetachedFreehold£275,000
08 Aug 202516, Briery Close, Preston, PR2 6XUTerracedFreehold£139,000
28 Mar 2025122, Ramsey Avenue, Preston, PR1 6ELSemi-DetachedFreehold£184,000
01 Oct 2025365B, Watling Street Road, Preston, PR2 6XYSemi-DetachedFreehold£172,500

Schools

In the PR2 6YE postcode area, located within Brookfield & Holme Slack, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR2 6YE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHolme Slack Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryPreston Greenlands Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryLongsands Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 6YE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR2 6YE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
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
0.3 miHeron Foods412-414 Watling Street Road, Preston, PR2 6TYWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.4 miPremier BrookfieldLangcliffe Road, Preston, PR2 6UEWalking directions to Premier Brookfield
0.4 miM&S FoodhallPreston, PR1 6QYWalking directions to M&S Foodhall

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 6YE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Amber Afzal

Garrison - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Mark Hendrick

Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictPrestonE07000123
Parliamentary ConstituencyPrestonE14001433
WardGarrisonE05012199
ParishPreston, unparished areaE43000225
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Brookfield & Holme SlackE02005259
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Preston 007FE01025252
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR2 6YE

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

The area around PR2 6YE records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 6YE?

The median sale price around PR2 6YE in Brookfield & Holme Slack is £227,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR2 6YE?

There are 18 schools close to PR2 6YE, including Holme Slack Community Primary School (Good), Preston Greenlands Community Primary School (Requires improvement) and Longsands Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR2 6YE?

PR2 6YE scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,958 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.