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Preston

Data from official government sources • Updated April 2026

N/A
Median Price
HIGH
Crime Level
35
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
3.2/10

Investment Score

Poor

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in PR2

Rental Yield
4.2
Price Growth
4.1
Safety
1
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
8

🚨 Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIME

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

284
Crimes/month
55
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-02: 289
2025-03: 408
2025-04: 354
2025-05: 393
2025-06: 372
2025-07: 391
2025-08: 286
2025-09: 0
2025-10: 362
2025-11: 305
2025-12: 273
2026-01: 274
2025-022026-01

↓ 32% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

📊 Deprivation Index (IMD)

DECILE 3/10 — Most deprived 30%

Preston has below-average deprivation levels, ranking in the bottom 30% of areas nationally.

income
4
employment
4
education
4
health
2
crime
3
housing
8
environment
3

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2019 • Open Government Licence

📈 House Price Index

£188,987
Average Price
+5.2%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£336,349
Detached
£202,635
Semi-Detached
£145,057
Terraced
£102,604
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

2024-02: £172,611
2024-03: £172,464
2024-04: £172,126
2024-05: £169,421
2024-06: £171,877
2024-07: £173,606
2024-08: £178,497
2024-09: £180,203
2024-10: £180,678
2024-11: £181,667
2024-12: £178,851
2025-01: £179,566
2025-02: £178,956
2025-03: £179,825
2025-04: £172,151
2025-05: £169,267
2025-06: £169,417
2025-07: £178,715
2025-08: £184,965
2025-09: £187,187
2025-10: £188,982
2025-11: £190,562
2025-12: £189,963
2026-01: £188,987
2024-022026-01

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, January 2026 • Open Government Licence

🎓 Schools & Education

10
Primary
0
Secondary
35
Within 1 mile

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

🚇 Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

📈 Price Trends

£290,000
Current Average
+0.1%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Preston
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

👥 Demographics

1,800
Population
40
Median Age
63%
Owner Occupied
34%
Degree+

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Source: ONS Census 2021 • Open Government Licence

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🏛️ Council Tax

C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,778/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

🔇 Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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📶 BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast✓ Yes
Full Fibre✗ No

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🌬️ Air Quality

Low

Good air quality typical for this area.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

🌊 Flood Risk

LOW RISK

Flood alert active. 3 alert(s) to be aware of.

Source: Environment Agency

🚶 Walkability

80/100

Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

Within ½ mile:28 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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☁️ Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

10.6°C
Avg Temperature
1327mm
Annual Rainfall
2636h
Sunshine/Year
21.9 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: December
Driest: April
☁️Now: 4.4°C, OvercastHumidity: 90%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

🍽️ Food Hygiene Ratings

49 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.8/5
Average Rating
94%
Rated Good or Very Good
49
Total Establishments
CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
JT Care HomesCaring Premises
5/5
Smart Kids Nursery and ChildcareCaring Premises
5/5
Beanstalk Skills Academy CICOther catering premises
5/5
PNE Youth Team AccomodationHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

⚡ Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

25%
Renewable Energy
61g
CO₂/kWh
low
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

⚛️ nuclear 48.6%💨 wind 25.2%🔥 gas 11.8%🌿 biomass 11.7%🔌 imports 2.6%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

⛰️ Elevation

34m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 34m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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