PR2 0SD is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Avenham in Preston (Preston). Administratively it sits within City Centre ward and the Preston constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PR2 0SD offers a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 28 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are high (379 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PR2 0SD are sourced from Output Area E00171993 (shared with 68 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PR2 0SD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR2 0SD.
230
28
£ 32,300 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR2 0SD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
75% of homes in PR2 0SD are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR2 0SD. The average age is 28.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PR2 0SD are high at 379 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stoneygate Nursery School
St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Eden Boys' School, Preston
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston
Frenchwood Community Primary School
Preston Muslim Girls High School
St Stephen's CofE School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
63 nearby- Golden Cross Hotel0.1 km
- Glovers Bar0.3 km
- In:Libra0.4 km
- Blitz0.2 km
- Baker Street0.3 km
- + 58 more
Restaurant, Cafe
127 nearby- Cocos Soul Food0.5 km
- Kind Kitchen1.0 km
- Starbucks Coffee Co0.6 km
- Azuma0.4 km
- cool panda0.5 km
- + 122 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- KGN Cash & Carry0.9 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Sun Market0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- The Food Warehouse0.7 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
65 nearby- Deepdale Tandoori0.6 km
- German Doner Kebab0.4 km
- Naafiah Takeaway0.4 km
- Pizza Costa0.4 km
- Sizzle and Slice0.5 km
- + 60 more
Retailers - Other
105 nearby- A F & D Strand Foods0.1 km
- American Candyland0.2 km
- Eastern European0.4 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Mace Convenience Store0.4 km
- + 100 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Ashwood Hotel0.9 km
- Holiday Inn Preston0.3 km
- Preston Central Premier Inn0.3 km
- The Preston International Hotel0.5 km
- Travelodge Preston Central0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Preston0.7 km
- Lostock Hall4.0 km
- Bamber Bridge4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Jacson St0.1 km
- Lancaster Road0.1 km
- Lancaster Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PR20SD · Data under Open Government Licence