Postcode PR2 9AR is located in an urban city, within the Garrison ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Longsands area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Longsands is £51,600 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 2.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Longsands has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,354 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.
Longsands has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 67.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 6.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Longsands is £51,600 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from PR2 9AR.
Longsands near PR2 9AR 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 in Garrison area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £657,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £305,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £98,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 13 | £190,000 |
10 year median price trend in Garrison
In the PR2 9AR postcode area, located within Longsands, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 9AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier Brookfield | Langcliffe Road, Preston, PR2 6UE | Walking directions to Premier Brookfield |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Unit 1 Longsands Lane, Preston, PR2 9PS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 412-414 Watling Street Road, Preston, PR2 6TY | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 417-419 Watling Street Road, Preston, PR2 6TY | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.