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PR2 1JX Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About PR2 1JX: area rating, property, schools and local change
PR2 1JX is a postcode in Ashton, Preston, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PR2 1JX, then scores the surrounding small area 61/100 - top 38% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PR2 1JX are housing and local prosperity, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PR2 1JX is based on Preston 008 Census 2021. It covers 6,686 residents, 3,669 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 84% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 4% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near PR2 1JX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PR2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £174k from 172 rolling sales, down 8.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PR2 1JX can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 4 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 4 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PR2 1JX by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PR2 1JX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PR2 1JX
Is PR2 1JX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 61/100 (top 38% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PR2 1JX?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PR2 1JX?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near PR2 1JX?
LocaleIQ currently matches 4 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for PR2 1JX?
LocaleIQ matched PR2 1JX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PR2 1JX?
The latest median sold price is £174k based on 172 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PR2 1JX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.