Is PR2 2AR a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

642 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of PR2 2AR. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
175
Anti-social behaviour
144
Shoplifting
69
Criminal damage & arson
56
Public order
50
Other theft
37
Vehicle crime
36
Burglary
17

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 2AR specifically.

Flood risk

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

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near PR2 2AR on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near PR2 2AR on Check Food Hygiene

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