Postcode Analysis Preston, North West

PR2 0TG House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

487

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 32,300 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR2 0TG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PR2 0TG — age 37, 32% ownership, 48% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

PR2 0TG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Avenham in Preston (Preston). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within City Centre ward and the Preston constituency.

Within the PR2 district, this postcode is characterised by members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Preston.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 0TG are sourced from Output Area E00128359 (shared with 879 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 0TG. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British61.5%
Asian / British Asian29.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around PR2 0TG is above average at 137 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences194
Anti-social behaviour188
Shoplifting83
Public order38
Criminal damage and arson34

school Local Schools

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St Stephen's CofE School

Good302 pupils0.3 km
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Stoneygate Nursery School

Good68 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School

Good212 pupils1.1 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston

Good1.1 km
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Frenchwood Community Primary School

Good335 pupils1.2 km
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St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School

Good180 pupils1.3 km
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English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston

Good228 pupils1.4 km
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Christ The King Catholic High School

Inadequate382 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

52 nearby
  • Golden Cross Hotel1.0 km
  • Glovers Bar0.7 km
  • In:Libra0.8 km
  • Empire Services Club0.5 km
  • Hartleys Wine Bar0.4 km
  • + 47 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

103 nearby
  • Cocos Soul Food0.9 km
  • Starbucks Coffee Co0.3 km
  • Azuma0.8 km
  • cool panda0.9 km
  • Thai Orchid0.7 km
  • + 98 more
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Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • A F & D Strand Foods0.9 km
  • American Candyland0.7 km
  • Eastern European0.8 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Mace Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 71 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • German Doner Kebab0.6 km
  • Sizzle and Slice0.7 km
  • Market Street Chippy0.8 km
  • Food Savour Ltd0.8 km
  • Micks Hut0.4 km
  • + 35 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Preston Central Premier Inn0.6 km
  • Ashwood Hotel0.3 km
  • The Preston International Hotel0.7 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Aldi Store0.6 km
  • Sainsburys0.5 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Preston0.2 km
  • Lostock Hall3.6 km
  • Bamber Bridge4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Preston Rail Station0.2 km
  • Rail Station0.2 km
  • Rail Station Taxi Rank0.2 km
  • Rail Station0.2 km
  • Preston Rail Station0.2 km