Postcode PR3 2DL 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 6.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Towneley Gardens.
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.
Grimsargh & Goosnargh has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% 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 2DL.
Grimsargh & Goosnargh near PR3 2DL 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 6.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Towneley Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Towneley Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 106 | £370,500 | £266 |
| Semi-Detached | 60 | £229,975 | £227 |
| Terraced | 23 | £180,000 | £233 |
| Flats | 7 | £129,950 | £187 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR3 2DL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 2026 | 103, Halfpenny Lane, Preston, PR3 2EA | Detached | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Rosscairne, 42, Halfpenny Lane, Preston, PR3 2EA | Detached | Freehold | £399,950 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 3, Bird Tree Court, Preston, PR3 2RY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £230,850 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 13, Bird Tree Court, Preston, PR3 2RY | Detached | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 15, Bird Tree Court, Preston, PR3 2RY | Detached | Freehold | £386,650 |
In the PR3 2DL postcode area, located within Grimsargh & Goosnargh, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR3 2DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | The Ridings, Preston, PR3 2DG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Bluebell Crescent, Ribble Valley, PR3 2NA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Booths | Berry Lane, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3NH | 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 PR3 2DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daniel Paul Nuttall
Preston Rural East - Elected 7 May 2026
Maya Ellis
Ribble Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR3 2DL 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.
The median sale price around PR3 2DL in Grimsargh & Goosnargh is £282,500 (about £255 per square foot) based on 196 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to PR3 2DL, including Barnacre Road Primary School, Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School (Good) and Longridge Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PR3 2DL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley covering PR3 2DL is Maya Ellis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Daniel Paul Nuttall (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.