Is PR2 6BS a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

426 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of PR2 6BS. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
175
Anti-social behaviour
85
Criminal damage & arson
35
Other theft
29
Public order
23
Shoplifting
22
Vehicle crime
14
Burglary
12

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 6BS 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 6BS on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near PR2 6BS on Check Food Hygiene

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