Postcode PR2 9GA is located in an urban city, within the Sharoe Green ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Longsands area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 266.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Longsands is £57,138 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 2.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Longsands has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,338 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Longsands has a very high crime rate, with approximately 266.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 per household in Longsands is £57,138 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from PR2 9GA.
Longsands near PR2 9GA 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 2.5 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 9GA postcode area, located within Longsands, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 9GA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Oliver's Place, Preston, PR2 9WS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Pittman Way, Preston, PR2 9NP | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Booths | 256-270 Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9HD | Walking directions to Booths |
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.