Living in PR2, Preston
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PR2 in Preston. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Preston: £187,709, up 12.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around PR2
103 recorded home sales on the streets around central PR2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £175,000 and a range from £70,000 to £507,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 8 14 WATLING STREET ROAD, PR2 8DY | flat-maisonette | £107,375 | 2026-05-29 |
| 2 WEST ROAD, PR2 8NR | semi-detached | £375,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| FLAT 5 NOOKLANDS COURT, 227 GARSTANG ROAD, PR2 8XE | flat-maisonette | £113,500 | 2026-05-21 |
| 86 BRACKENBURY ROAD, PR1 7UR | semi-detached | £185,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 10 THE COOMBES, PR2 8LH | detached | £255,000 | 2026-04-27 |
| FLAT 2 MOORLANDS, 103 GARSTANG ROAD, PR1 1NN | flat-maisonette | £119,000 | 2026-04-07 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
62 schools within 3 miles , of which 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| Penwortham Girls' High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| Kennington Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| The Roebuck School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School | Secondary | Good | 0.7 mi |
41 state primary and 13 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Abrar Academy, Imam Muhammad Zakariya School, St Pius X Preparatory School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near PR2, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Central Lancashire.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 33.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.1% |
| Sales and customer service | 8.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
337 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PR2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Preston's figures.
Common questions about PR2
What is the average house price in PR2?
The average sold price in Preston is £187,709 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in PR2?
Prices in Preston are up 12.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PR2?
The median of 103 recorded sales around central PR2 in the last 2 years is £175,000, ranging from £70,000 to £507,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PR2?
62 schools sit within 3 miles of central PR2, and 88% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PR2?
337 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PR2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PR2 at risk of flooding?
Central PR2 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is PR2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 88% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £175,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 337 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PR2 safe?
337 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PR2 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? PR2 or PR11, PR2 or PR1, PR2 or PR0.
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