Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the PR2 postcode area, covering Preston and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£142,234
Median price
£130,000
5-year trend
+36.5%
Total sales
43,893
The PR2 area has 1,565 individual postcodes with 43,893 registered sales. Prices are +64.2% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Preston. The five-year price movement is +36.5%.
A Lancashire city with fast trains to London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly, a growing university population and good value housing compared to the South East.
🚆 Main station
Preston
⏱️ London commute
~130 min by train
PR2 averages £142,234, placing it in the affordable category, +64.2% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 43,893 recorded sales across 1,565 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in PR2 is +36.5%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
PR2 3WR
£93,301 avg · 209 sales
PR2 2HT
£116,334 avg · 199 sales
PR2 9LY
£181,588 avg · 198 sales
PR2 2DD
£68,810 avg · 180 sales
PR2 2YD
£81,315 avg · 176 sales
PR2 1YS
£94,241 avg · 173 sales
PR2 9PH
£119,421 avg · 171 sales
PR2 9QA
£150,778 avg · 164 sales
PR2 3AF
£123,792 avg · 159 sales
This PR2 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the PR2 postcode area is £142,234, based on 43,893 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Preston.
Properties in PR2 average £142,234, which is +64.2% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£130,000) is 8.6% below the average (£142,234), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in PR2 have moved +36.5% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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