Postcode PR2 8JQ is located in an urban city, within the Greyfriars ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Cadley & College area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Cadley & College is £54,051 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 1.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.
Cadley & College has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,550 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Cadley & College has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cadley & College is £54,051 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 75 ft away from PR2 8JQ.
Cadley & College near PR2 8JQ 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 in Greyfriars area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £305,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £93,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 72 | £223,500 |
| Terraced | 3 | £207,503 |
10 year median price trend in Greyfriars
In the PR2 8JQ postcode area, located within Cadley & College, there are 8 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 8JQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Moor Lane, Preston, PR2 8NB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 1 Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 3PT | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | News Mart | 309 Plungington Road, Preston, PR2 3PS | Walking directions to News Mart |
| 0.3 mi | M & R Nutritionaal Romanesc Ltd | Preston, PR2 3AA | Walking directions to M & R Nutritionaal Romanesc Ltd |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 72 Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 3JX | Walking directions to One Stop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.