Postcode PR2 8EP is located in an urban city, within the Garrison area of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Cadley & College area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cadley & College is £54,051 per year. The median sale price in Garrison is £228,750 (around £240 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £310,758. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 1.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Moor Park.
Cadley & College has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,093 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Cadley & College has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cadley & College is £54,051 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR2 8EP.
Cadley & College near PR2 8EP 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Moor Park | Large | Walking directions to Moor Park |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £228,750 (about £240 per square foot) in Garrison area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £910,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £310,000 | £285 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £218,975 | £234 |
| Terraced | 19 | £195,000 | £200 |
| Flats | 8 | £125,000 | £181 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £300,000 | £115,000 | £185,000 | £180,000 |
| 2026 | £326,250 | £125,000 | £220,000 | £197,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £268 | £175 | £230 | £210 |
| 2026 | £274 | £187 | £238 | £187 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 8EP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2025 | 6A, Kennington Road, Preston, PR2 8BJ | Other | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 23, Beechway, Preston, PR2 8EU | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 6, Kingsfold Avenue, Preston, PR2 8HB | Terraced | Freehold | £194,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Flat 11, Guardian Close, Poole Road, Preston, PR2 8EX | Flats | Leasehold | £75,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2026 | 50, Sharoe Green Lane, Preston, PR2 8EE | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 |
In the PR2 8EP postcode area, located within Cadley & College, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Kennington Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Jul 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | The Olive School, Preston | Free schools | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Jun 2019. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Archbishop Temple Church of England High School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR2 8EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Victoria Road, Preston, PR2 8NL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Sharoe Green News & Off Licence | 75 Watling Street Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8EA | Walking directions to Sharoe Green News & Off Licence |
Annual council tax rates for Preston district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PR2 8EP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Amber Afzal
Garrison - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Hendrick
Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR2 8EP records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8EP in Garrison is £228,750 (about £240 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to PR2 8EP, including Kennington Primary School (Good), The Olive School, Preston (Outstanding) and Archbishop Temple Church of England High School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PR2 8EP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,093 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 8EP 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).