Is PR2 3BL a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

410 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of PR2 3BL. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
146
Anti-social behaviour
70
Criminal damage & arson
39
Vehicle crime
35
Public order
29
Other theft
27
Shoplifting
18
Drugs
14

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 3BL 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 3BL on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near PR2 3BL on Check Food Hygiene

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