Is PR2 1HJ a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

251 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of PR2 1HJ. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
86
Anti-social behaviour
51
Vehicle crime
19
Criminal damage & arson
16
Shoplifting
15
Other theft
14
Burglary
12
Bicycle theft
11

House prices

£188,629

Average price in Preston (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 7.3% year on year.

Terraced
£145,060
Semi-detached
£203,570
Detached
£335,066
Flat / maisonette
£100,224

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for PR2 1HJ specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

2 active flood alerts within ~15km right now.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near PR2 1HJ on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near PR2 1HJ on Check Food Hygiene

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