Postcode PR2 9NZ 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 very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.6 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 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Longsands has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,857 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Longsands has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.6 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from PR2 9NZ.
Longsands near PR2 9NZ 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 £218,000 in Sharoe Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,400 up to £537,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £295,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £97,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £215,500 |
| Terraced | 4 | £131,000 |
10 year median price trend in Sharoe Green
In the PR2 9NZ postcode area, located within Longsands, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 9NZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Pittman Way, Preston, PR2 9NP | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Oliver's Place, Preston, PR2 9WS | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.