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PR3 2AP

Brabiner Lane

Preston Rural East

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Detailed insights for PR3 2AP

Overview

Postcode PR3 2AP is located in a rural hamlet, within the Preston Rural East ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Grimsargh & Goosnargh area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Grimsargh & Goosnargh is £60,691 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 5.4 miles away.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Grimsargh & Goosnargh has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,664 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Grimsargh & Goosnargh has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Grimsargh & Goosnargh is £60,691 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR3 2AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Grimsargh & Goosnargh near PR3 2AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 5.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
472
Population density
78.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.23(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.37(-3%)
Other theft
6.06(-8%)
Public order
4.85(-52%)
Shoplifting
4.44(-23%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
451
95.55%
Other White
7
1.48%
Indian
4
0.85%
Irish
4
0.85%
Other Asian
2
0.42%
Total population: 472

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
149
37.06%
Level 3 (A level)
75
18.66%
No qualifications
66
16.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
11.69%
Apprenticeship
29
7.21%
Total 16+ residents: 402

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
46.95%
Owns with a mortgage
69
42.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
7.32%
Other social rented
3
1.83%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.22%
Total households: 164

Property prices in Preston Rural East

Median price£282,500
Price per sq ft£255
Sales (last 12 months)196
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £385K

Based on 196 recent sales, the median property price is £282,500 (about £255 per square foot) in Preston Rural East area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £1,125,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Preston Rural East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached106£370,500£266
Semi-Detached60£229,975£227
Terraced23£180,000£233
Flats7£129,950£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Preston Rural East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Preston Rural East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£287,995£139,995£190,000£159,995
2017£330,000£133,498£190,000£121,247
2018£319,995£123,196£180,000£125,000
2019£329,950£110,278£182,000£155,225
2020£329,995£190,000£139,500
2021£350,000£125,000£215,000£166,800
2022£360,000£94,563£224,400£172,000
2023£360,995£125,000£231,900£213,000
2024£362,973£126,500£230,001£164,150
2025£375,000£129,950£230,850£178,000
2026£368,000£229,000£183,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Preston Rural East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Preston Rural East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£208£182£195
2017£228£181£187£155
2018£232£176£186£165
2019£228£185£179£169
2020£232£184£167
2021£241£194£197£203
2022£250£58£236£208
2023£258£179£259£205
2024£264£257£230£209
2025£271£187£232£225
2026£259£234£265
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Preston Rural East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Preston Rural East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR3 2AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR3 2AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 20254, Brabiner Lane, Preston, PR3 2APSemi-DetachedFreehold£132,000
21 Apr 20262, Comra Terrace, Preston, PR3 2ALTerracedFreehold£179,950
17 Oct 2025Marlings Barn, Cumeragh Lane, Preston, PR3 2ALDetachedFreehold£595,000

Schools

In the PR3 2AP postcode area, located within Grimsargh & Goosnargh, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Preston district (2025-26).

Band A£1,652
Band B£1,927
Band C£2,203
Band D£2,478
Band E£3,028
Band F£3,579
Band G£4,130
Band H£4,956

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PR3 2AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Daniel Paul Nuttall

Preston Rural East - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Maya Ellis

Ribble Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictPrestonE07000123
Parliamentary ConstituencyRibble ValleyE14001443
WardPreston Rural EastE05012204
ParishWhittinghamE04005240
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Grimsargh & GoosnarghE02005253
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Preston 001BE01025279
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR3 2AP

Is PR3 2AP (Grimsargh & Goosnargh) safe?

The area around PR3 2AP records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 public order.

What is the average house price near PR3 2AP?

The median sale price around PR3 2AP in Grimsargh & Goosnargh is £282,500 (about £255 per square foot) based on 196 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around PR3 2AP?

PR3 2AP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,664 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR3 2AP (Grimsargh & Goosnargh) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley covering PR3 2AP is Maya Ellis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Daniel Paul Nuttall (Reform UK).

Data Sources

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.