Postcode PR2 8XE 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% 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 8 primary and 4 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 24.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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 265 ft away from PR2 8XE.
Cadley & College near PR2 8XE 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 93 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 (about £241 per square foot) in Greyfriars area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,950 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £358,000 | £250 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £235,000 | £240 |
| Terraced | 7 | £175,000 | £193 |
| Flats | 4 | £91,250 | £185 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £224,000 | £87,750 | £175,000 | £119,750 |
| 2017 | £233,950 | £81,750 | £171,000 | £181,998 |
| 2018 | £279,995 | £126,975 | £188,995 | £137,000 |
| 2019 | £250,000 | £107,500 | £177,500 | £196,995 |
| 2020 | £234,995 | £85,000 | £178,000 | £159,995 |
| 2021 | £264,000 | £97,000 | £190,250 | £184,500 |
| 2022 | £295,000 | £82,500 | £229,500 | £199,500 |
| 2023 | £295,000 | £85,000 | £223,750 | £168,000 |
| 2024 | £265,000 | £83,500 | £225,000 | £157,500 |
| 2025 | £309,000 | £90,000 | £225,000 | £211,252 |
| 2026 | £395,000 | £97,500 | £225,000 | £147,303 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £183 | £138 | £170 | £143 |
| 2017 | £222 | £164 | £174 | £172 |
| 2018 | £224 | £177 | £201 | £130 |
| 2019 | £220 | £176 | £189 | £194 |
| 2020 | £216 | £136 | £198 | £194 |
| 2021 | £231 | £170 | £198 | £178 |
| 2022 | £238 | £150 | £215 | £216 |
| 2023 | £247 | £165 | £224 | £155 |
| 2024 | £230 | £105 | £225 | £175 |
| 2025 | £238 | £155 | £238 | £225 |
| 2026 | £260 | £206 | £252 | £187 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 8XE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2025 | 2, Newgate, Preston, PR2 8LR | Detached | Freehold | £377,500 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 22, Eastgate, Preston, PR2 3HS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £166,500 | |
| 12 Feb 2025 | 204, Garstang Road, Preston, PR2 8RD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £413,800 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | 211, Garstang Road, Preston, PR2 8JP | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | 213, Garstang Road, Preston, PR2 8JP | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 |
In the PR2 8XE postcode area, located within Cadley & College, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 8XE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Moor Lane, Preston, PR2 8NB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 72 Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 3JX | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Black Bull News | Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 3JY | Walking directions to Black Bull News |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 1 Black Bull Lane, Preston, PR2 3PT | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Hall Road, Preston, PR2 9QB | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 8XE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Fiona Duke
Greyfriars - Elected 7 May 2026
Maya Ellis
Ribble Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR2 8XE records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 8XE in Cadley & College is £245,000 (about £241 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to PR2 8XE, including St Pius X Preparatory School, Archbishop Temple Church of England High School (Requires improvement) and The Olive School, Preston (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PR2 8XE scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,550 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 8XE is Maya Ellis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Fiona Duke (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.