Postcode PR2 8LR 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 37.1 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 1.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Cadley & College has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,756 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Cadley & College has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 155 ft away from PR2 8LR.
Cadley & College near PR2 8LR 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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £218,000 in Sharoe Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £507,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £261,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £218,000 |
| Terraced | 2 | £126,975 |
10 year median price trend in Sharoe Green
In the PR2 8LR postcode area, located within Cadley & College, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 8LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Moor Lane, Preston, PR2 8NB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 1 Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 3PT | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 72 Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 3JX | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Black Bull News | Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 3JY | Walking directions to Black Bull News |
| 0.4 mi | News Mart | 309 Plungington Road, Preston, PR2 3PS | Walking directions to News Mart |
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: 01/01/2026.