PR2 is a postcode district in Preston, North West, covering 1748 active and 1255 retired postcodes.
The largest share of PR2 (11%) is characterised by a prosperous Indian community with high employment in professional sectors, alongside a diverse suburban neighbourhood with comfortable family housing (11%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes PR2 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in PR2 are around £226k, up 3.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PR2 at 340 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PR2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
PR2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PR2 postcode area.
79,934
40
£ 39,869 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
PR2 is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £226k. Property prices are trending up 3.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
The Olive School, Preston
Golden Hill Pupil Referral Unit
Fulwood and Cadley Primary School
Harris Primary School
Kennington Primary School
Lea Community Primary School
Woodlea Junior School
Brookfield Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Ashton Lodge Guest House
- PNE Youth Team Accomodation
- St Andrews House Hotel
- The Claremont Hotel
- Trevellis Park Hotel
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Vape Concept
- Alliance Pharmacy
- Adam News
- Mothercare World
- Newsmart
- + 82 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- @Home
- Barons
- Betties Kitchen
- Brown Sugar Preston
- Cadley Football Club
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
26 nearby- Spar Store & Forecourt
- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Asda Store
- B&M Store
- Cadley Spar
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- 3BZ / Curry Drive
- Amonbagh Takeaway
- Antonios
- Baker St Cakes
- Bintang Wok
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Ashton Bowling & Social Club
- Crafty Beggars Ale House
- Fulwood Club
- Greenlands Club
- Grimsargh Social Club
- + 28 more
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