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PR3 2BJ

Mill Lane

Preston Rural North

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Overview

Postcode PR3 2BJ is located in a rural village, within the Preston Rural North ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Grimsargh & Goosnargh area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% 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 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Grimsargh & Goosnargh has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,662 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Grimsargh & Goosnargh has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.3%

Approximately 3.3% 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 2BJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Grimsargh & Goosnargh near PR3 2BJ 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
197
Population density
348.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.74(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.28(+30%)
Public order
15.34(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.7(-59%)
Other crime
3.7(+49%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
188
94.95%
Chinese
3
1.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.52%
Other
2
1.01%
Pakistani
1
0.51%
Total population: 198

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
41.21%
Level 3 (A level)
31
18.79%
No qualifications
23
13.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
10.91%
Other
11
6.67%
Total 16+ residents: 165

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
33
55%
Owns with a mortgage
21
35%
Other social rented
2
3.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
3.33%
Other forms of private rent
2
3.33%
Total households: 60

Property prices in Preston Rural North

Median price£310,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £385K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Preston Rural North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,500 up to £1,171,027.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached87£347,750£263
Semi-Detached34£232,250£259
Terraced14£159,000£250
Flats2£84,250£119

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Preston Rural North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Preston Rural North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267,042£217,498£159,995
2017£269,995£170,000£107,167
2018£289,950£199,995£112,526
2019£299,995£195,000£109,995
2020£299,950£180,000£174,995
2021£309,975£198,000£135,336
2022£304,200£167,996£175,000
2023£341,996£220,475£170,975
2024£345,000£229,250£200,665
2025£365,000£212,000£159,992
2026£354,500£240,000£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Preston Rural North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Preston Rural North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£202£212
2017£220£160£148
2018£224£216£153
2019£221£216£157
2020£227£218£223
2021£235£215£163
2022£246£190£213
2023£259£239£211
2024£261£245£239
2025£263£247£228
2026£264£255£265
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Preston Rural North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR3 2BJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR3 2BJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202563, Church Lane, Preston, PR3 2BHDetachedFreehold£285,000
20 Mar 202564, Church Lane, Preston, PR3 2BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
07 Apr 202631, Chingle Hall Crescent, Preston, PR3 2FSSemi-DetachedFreehold£178,667
17 Oct 202530, Midchapel Road, Preston, PR3 2FNSemi-DetachedFreehold£224,950
10 Oct 202516, Gosan Road, Preston, PR3 2FTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£90,000

Schools

In the PR3 2BJ postcode area, located within Grimsargh & Goosnargh, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR3 2BJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGoosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR3 2BJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR3 2BJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondisWhittingham Lane, Preston, PR3 2AXWalking directions to Londis

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 2BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stephen Geoffrey Thompson

Preston Rural North - 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 NorthE05012205
ParishGoosnarghE04005236
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Grimsargh & GoosnarghE02005253
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Preston 001CE01025282
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR3 2BJ

Is PR3 2BJ (Grimsargh & Goosnargh) safe?

The area around PR3 2BJ records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2BJ?

The median sale price around PR3 2BJ in Grimsargh & Goosnargh is £310,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR3 2BJ?

There is 1 school close to PR3 2BJ, including Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR3 2BJ?

PR3 2BJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,662 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley covering PR3 2BJ is Maya Ellis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stephen Geoffrey Thompson (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.