Is PR2 6NS a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

400 crimes recorded

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

Violence & sexual offences
155
Anti-social behaviour
73
Criminal damage & arson
37
Drugs
23
Shoplifting
22
Other theft
21
Public order
19
Vehicle crime
13

House prices

£187,709

Average price in Preston (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 12.4% year on year.

Terraced
£143,779
Semi-detached
£202,327
Detached
£335,945
Flat / maisonette
£99,291

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for PR2 6NS 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 6NS on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near PR2 6NS on Check Food Hygiene

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