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PR2 Area Report

Preston

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£189,672
Median Price
Postcode district (PR2)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (PR2)
23
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5.3/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in PR2

Rental Yield
6.6
Price Growth
7.4
Safety
1.5
Schools
6.4
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (PR2)

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

288
Crimes/month
55
Area average

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Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Preston)

DECILE 4/10 — 30–40% most deprived

Preston has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 40% of areas nationally.

income
5
employment
4
education
5
health
3
crime
4
housing
7
environment
5

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Preston (the HPI is only published at LAD level). For the PR2-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£187,397
Preston average
+4.8%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£334,115
Detached
£200,854
Semi-Detached
£143,628
Terraced
£101,747
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £71,166
01/12/2003: £93,646
01/12/2004: £117,428
01/12/2005: £128,842
01/12/2006: £139,738
01/12/2007: £154,136
01/12/2008: £133,224
01/12/2009: £133,361
01/12/2010: £126,028
01/12/2011: £124,175
01/12/2012: £123,736
01/12/2013: £127,300
01/12/2014: £129,306
01/12/2015: £129,537
01/12/2016: £132,332
01/12/2017: £138,331
01/12/2018: £136,840
01/12/2019: £136,301
01/12/2020: £141,742
01/12/2021: £156,228
01/12/2022: £168,917
01/12/2023: £174,403
01/12/2024: £178,851
01/12/2025: £187,397
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

12
Primary
5
Secondary
1
Sixth Form
3
Independent
2
Special
23
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in PR2 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£302,995
1,449 sales
Semi-detached
£185,000
2,312 sales
Terraced
£127,000
1,718 sales
Flat
£94,000
478 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Preston. For the headline PR2 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+4.8%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Preston
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,778/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Built-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Heritage & Listed Buildings📍Postcode-level

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Listed Buildings Nearby
1
Grade II

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

80/100

Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

Within ½ mile:29 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Food Hygiene Ratings

49 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.9/5
Average Rating
96%
Rated Good or Very Good
49
Total Establishments
CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
JT Care HomesCaring Premises
5/5
Smart Kids Nursery and ChildcareCaring Premises
5/5
Beanstalk Skills Academy CICOther catering premises
5/5
PNE Youth Team AccomodationHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

45%
Renewable Energy
47g
CO₂/kWh
low
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

wind 45.1%nuclear 33.5%gas 10.5%imports 6.7%biomass 4.1%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

34m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 34m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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