Postcode PR2 9UU 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 average crime levels, with around 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longsands is £57,138 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 2.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 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 an average crime rate, with approximately 58.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 9UU.
Longsands near PR2 9UU has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £211,000 (about £258 per square foot) in Sharoe Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £520,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £281,625 | £288 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £211,000 | £260 |
| Terraced | 3 | £194,000 | £205 |
| Flats | 11 | £67,000 | £149 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £218,750 | £125,000 | £155,000 | £109,000 |
| 2017 | £230,000 | £115,250 | £160,000 | £135,500 |
| 2018 | £207,000 | £95,000 | £165,000 | £139,975 |
| 2019 | £263,500 | £110,000 | £163,500 | £115,000 |
| 2020 | £236,500 | £71,000 | £170,500 | £88,000 |
| 2021 | £235,000 | £111,000 | £182,500 | £156,000 |
| 2022 | £275,000 | £103,000 | £200,000 | £195,000 |
| 2023 | £287,000 | £120,000 | £210,000 | £180,000 |
| 2024 | £280,000 | £89,000 | £211,000 | £142,000 |
| 2025 | £268,500 | £90,000 | £217,500 | £143,950 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £67,000 | £205,000 | £194,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £209 | £232 | £194 | £213 |
| 2017 | £188 | £206 | £197 | £204 |
| 2018 | £198 | £176 | £188 | £180 |
| 2019 | £218 | £193 | £189 | £198 |
| 2020 | £216 | £178 | £197 | £180 |
| 2021 | £202 | £201 | £214 | £208 |
| 2022 | £255 | £227 | £236 | £189 |
| 2023 | £258 | £195 | £225 | £225 |
| 2024 | £249 | £189 | £244 | £227 |
| 2025 | £243 | £170 | £251 | £279 |
| 2026 | £312 | £139 | £262 | £205 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 9UU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2025 | 7, Tower Green, Preston, PR2 9UU | Detached | Freehold | £161,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 66, Deborah Avenue, Preston, PR2 9HU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £167,500 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 88, Deborah Avenue, Preston, PR2 9HU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 32, Deborah Avenue, Preston, PR2 9HU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 44, Deborah Avenue, Preston, PR2 9HU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 |
In the PR2 9UU postcode area, located within Longsands, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 9UU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Oliver's Place, Preston, PR2 9BQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 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.
Elected local representatives for PR2 9UU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jack Singh
Sharoe Green - Elected 7 May 2026
Maya Ellis
Ribble Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR2 9UU records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around PR2 9UU in Longsands is £211,000 (about £258 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to PR2 9UU, including Fulwood, St Peter's Church of England Primary School and Nursery (Outstanding), St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston and Sherwood Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PR2 9UU scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,857 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 9UU is Maya Ellis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jack Singh (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.