Postcode PR2 8HD is located in an urban city, within the Sharoe Green ward 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 nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 1.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Cadley & College has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,593 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% 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 8HD.
Cadley & College near PR2 8HD 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £211,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Sharoe Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £520,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £281,625 | £288 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £211,000 | £260 |
| Terraced | 3 | £194,000 | £205 |
| Flats | 11 | £67,000 | £149 |
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 | £268,500 | £90,000 | £217,500 | £143,950 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £67,000 | £205,000 | £194,000 |
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 | £243 | £170 | £251 | £279 |
| 2026 | £312 | £139 | £262 | £205 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 8HD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | 6, Kingsfold Avenue, Preston, PR2 8HB | Terraced | Freehold | £194,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 62, Sharoe Green Lane, Preston, PR2 8EE | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 07 Feb 2025 | 5, Lindale Road, Preston, PR2 8EQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 28 May 2025 | 6A, Kennington Road, Preston, PR2 8BJ | Other | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 19, Valley View, Preston, PR2 8HA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,000 |
In the PR2 8HD postcode area, located within Cadley & College, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 8HD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sharoe Green News & Off Licence | 75 Watling Street Road, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8EA | Walking directions to Sharoe Green News & Off Licence |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Moor Lane, Preston, PR2 8NB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Preston district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PR2 8HD, 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 8HD 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 8HD in Cadley & College is £211,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PR2 8HD, including Kennington Primary School (Good), Preston College (Good) and Archbishop Temple Church of England High School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PR2 8HD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,593 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 8HD is Maya Ellis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jack Singh (Liberal Democrats).
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.