Postcode PR2 8GL is located in an urban city, within the Sharoe Green area of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Longsands area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 272.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longsands is £57,138 per year. The median sale price in Sharoe Green is £215,000 (around £256 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £275,000. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 2.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Longsands has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,235 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Longsands has a very high crime rate, with approximately 272.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 67.6% 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 per household in Longsands is £57,138 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 50 ft away from PR2 8GL.
Longsands near PR2 8GL 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.
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £256 per square foot) in Sharoe Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £520,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £270,000 | £277 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £211,000 | £264 |
| Terraced | 5 | £130,000 | £214 |
| Flats | 8 | £72,250 | £153 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £218,750 | £125,000 | £155,000 | £109,000 |
| 2017 | £230,000 | £115,250 | £160,000 | £135,500 |
| 2018 | £207,000 | £95,000 | £165,000 | £139,975 |
| 2019 | £263,500 | £110,000 | £163,500 | £115,000 |
| 2020 | £236,500 | £71,000 | £170,500 | £88,000 |
| 2021 | £235,000 | £111,000 | £182,500 | £156,000 |
| 2022 | £275,000 | £103,000 | £200,000 | £195,000 |
| 2023 | £287,000 | £120,000 | £210,000 | £180,000 |
| 2024 | £280,000 | £89,000 | £211,000 | £142,000 |
| 2025 | £262,500 | £78,750 | £217,000 | £143,950 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £87,188 | £216,000 | £130,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £209 | £232 | £194 | £213 |
| 2017 | £188 | £206 | £197 | £204 |
| 2018 | £198 | £176 | £188 | £180 |
| 2019 | £218 | £193 | £189 | £198 |
| 2020 | £216 | £178 | £197 | £180 |
| 2021 | £202 | £201 | £214 | £208 |
| 2022 | £255 | £227 | £236 | £189 |
| 2023 | £258 | £195 | £225 | £225 |
| 2024 | £249 | £189 | £244 | £227 |
| 2025 | £247 | £169 | £251 | £279 |
| 2026 | £274 | £170 | £264 | £214 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 8GL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Sept 2025 | 58, The Paddock, Preston, PR2 8GL | Flats | Leasehold | £37,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 26, Fairways, Preston, PR2 8FX | Detached | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 07 Jul 2026 | 19, Merton Avenue, Preston, PR2 8HX | Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 31, Merton Avenue, Preston, PR2 8HX | Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 03 Dec 2025 | 49, Fairways, Preston, PR2 8FY | Detached | Freehold | £278,250 |
In the PR2 8GL postcode area, located within Longsands, there are 10 primary and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Archbishop Temple Church of England High School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Corpus Christi Catholic High School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Jul 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Mar 2026. |
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 8GL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jack Singh
Sharoe Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Maya Ellis
Ribble Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR2 8GL records about 272 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 public order.
The median sale price around PR2 8GL in Sharoe Green is £215,000 (about £256 per square foot) based on 99 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to PR2 8GL, including Archbishop Temple Church of England High School (Good), Corpus Christi Catholic High School (Outstanding) and St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PR2 8GL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,235 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley covering PR2 8GL is Maya Ellis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jack Singh (Liberal Democrats).