Postcode report
PR2 6XS Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About PR2 6XS: area rating, property, schools and local change
PR2 6XS is a postcode in Brookfield, Preston, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PR2 6XS, then scores the surrounding small area 51/100 - bottom 42% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PR2 6XS are housing and safety, while health 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 6XS is based on Preston 007 Census 2021. It covers 10,539 residents, 3,839 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 59% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 27% 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 5/10.
For property prices near PR2 6XS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PR2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £174k from 98 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 6XS can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 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 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 1 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PR2 6XS 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 6XS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 17 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 6XS
Is PR2 6XS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 51/100 (bottom 42% 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 6XS?
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 6XS?
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 6XS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 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 6XS?
LocaleIQ matched PR2 6XS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PR2 6XS?
The latest median sold price is £174k based on 98 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PR2 6XS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 17 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.