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.
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.
Grimsargh & Goosnargh has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Grimsargh & Goosnargh is £60,691 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR3 2BJ.
Grimsargh & Goosnargh near PR3 2BJ 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 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 87 | £347,750 | £263 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £232,250 | £259 |
| Terraced | 14 | £159,000 | £250 |
| Flats | 2 | £84,250 | £119 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR3 2BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2025 | 63, Church Lane, Preston, PR3 2BH | Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2025 | 64, Church Lane, Preston, PR3 2BH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | 31, Chingle Hall Crescent, Preston, PR3 2FS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £178,667 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 30, Midchapel Road, Preston, PR3 2FN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £224,950 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 16, Gosan Road, Preston, PR3 2FT | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £90,000 |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR3 2BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Whittingham Lane, Preston, PR3 2AX | Walking directions to Londis |
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 PR3 2BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Stephen Geoffrey Thompson
Preston Rural North - Elected 7 May 2026
Maya Ellis
Ribble Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.