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PR2

PRESTON

Lancashire, North West, England

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PR2 encompasses PRESTON and its surrounding areas in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £220,937
1yr change ▼ 0.1%
Crime 30% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£220,937

▼ 0.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

23% below national avg

Crime Rate

105.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

30% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

42 schools

Broadband Speed

329 Mbps

Property Prices in PR2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PR2 is £220,937, which is 13% below the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in PR2 cost 23.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PR2 have fallen 0.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £325,910 855
Semi-detached £202,151 1439
Terraced £136,199 1036
Flat £96,586 288
All types £220,937 3736

5-Year Price History

£215K £219K £224K £229K £233K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in PR2

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 105.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PR2 has a crime rate significantly 30% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
36.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
4.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
30.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
12.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in PR2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PR2 has 42 schools within or near its boundaries, including 14 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Fulwood and Cadley Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Harris Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Kennington Primary School Primary Good mi
Lea Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Brookfield Community Primary School Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

14

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

162,864

Population

62

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
28.0%
Private rent
20.0%
Social rent
19.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PR2 are 329.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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329.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

81%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PR2 is collected by Preston. The Band D rate is £2,262/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

PR

PR2 — PRESTON

Area Summary

PR2 (PRESTON) offers affordable property prices (£220,937, 23% below national average), higher-than-average crime (30% above national average), 42 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (329 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about PR2 PRESTON

What is the average house price in PR2 PRESTON?
The average house price in PR2 (PRESTON) is £220,937, based on 3736 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 23% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.1% over the past year.
Is PR2 PRESTON a safe area to live?
Crime in PR2 is above the national average (105.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (36.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (30.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of PR2 PRESTON?
The population of PR2 (PRESTON) is approximately 162,864 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 28% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 19% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in PR2?
The average broadband download speed in PR2 is 329 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 81%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in PR2 PRESTON?
There are 42 schools in or near PR2. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 14 Good. None require improvement.

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