Is PR2 8DY a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

338 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of PR2 8DY. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
123
Anti-social behaviour
62
Shoplifting
32
Criminal damage & arson
23
Other theft
21
Public order
21
Vehicle crime
17
Burglary
12

House prices

£188,103

Average price in Preston (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Up 3.6% year on year.

Terraced
£145,269
Semi-detached
£203,550
Detached
£330,599
Flat / maisonette
£100,723

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for PR2 8DY 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 8DY on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near PR2 8DY on Check Food Hygiene

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