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PR2 9PB Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Preston
About PR2 9PB: area rating, property, schools and local change
PR2 9PB is a postcode in Greyfriars, Preston, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PR2 9PB, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PR2 9PB are safety and local prosperity, 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 9PB is based on Preston 004 Census 2021. It covers 6,853 residents, 1,583 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 7% 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 9/10.
For property prices near PR2 9PB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PR2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £174k from 138 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 9PB can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 9 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PR2 9PB 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 9PB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 12 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 9PB
Is PR2 9PB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 6% 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 9PB?
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 9PB?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PR2 9PB?
LocaleIQ matched PR2 9PB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PR2 9PB?
The latest median sold price is £174k based on 138 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PR2 9PB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.