Postcode Analysis Preston, North West

PR2 0SF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR2 0SF.

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Population

230

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 32,300 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PR2 0SF 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

75% of homes in PR2 0SF 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR2 0SF 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.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a university campus area — mostly students in halls, very high turnover. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 0SF are sourced from Output Area E00171993 (shared with 68 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR2 0SF. 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

White / British71.9%
Asian / British Asian11.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.5%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near PR2 0SF 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.

Anti-social behaviour654
Violence and sexual offences616
Shoplifting222
Public order149
Other theft108

school Local Schools

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Stoneygate Nursery School

Good68 pupils0.3 km
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St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School

Good180 pupils0.5 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston

Good0.6 km
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Eden Boys' School, Preston

Outstanding607 pupils0.9 km
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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston

Good228 pupils0.9 km
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Frenchwood Community Primary School

Good335 pupils1.0 km
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Preston Muslim Girls High School

Outstanding562 pupils1.2 km
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St Stephen's CofE School

Good302 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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

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