Postcode PR2 8AY is located in an urban city, within the Garrison ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Longsands area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Longsands is £51,600 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 2.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Eaves Brook Linear Park.
Longsands has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,492 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Longsands has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Longsands is £51,600 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 104 ft away from PR2 8AY.
Longsands near PR2 8AY 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Eaves Brook Linear Park | Large | Walking directions to Eaves Brook Linear Park |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 in Garrison area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £657,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £305,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £98,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Garrison
In the PR2 8AY postcode area, located within Longsands, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 8AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Fulwood Express | Watling Street Road, Preston, PR2 8AD | Walking directions to Fulwood Express |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Unit 1 Longsands Lane, Preston, PR2 9PS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.