Brook Place Preston
37 addresses across 3 postcodes (PR2), about 230 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 30701385.
- Energy: 34 homes have an energy certificate (C: 32, D: 2).
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Preston costs £2,576 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Salwick, about 3.8 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 11 to 15 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Park Medical Practice, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 650 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 84 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
34 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 49 m². Most common: Flat (34). Built: 1983-1990 (16); 1976-1982 (14); 1967-1975 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (28); rented (private) (1); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (28 addresses)
- 2, Brook Place, Lea
- 4, Brook Place, Lea
- 6, Brook Place, Lea
- 8, Brook Place, Lea
- 10, Brook Place, Lea
- 12, Brook Place, Lea
- 16, Brook Place, Lea
- 18, Brook Place, Lea
- 20, Brook Place, Lea
- 22, Brook Place, Lea
- 24, Brook Place, Lea
- 26, Brook Place, Lea
- 30, Brook Place, Lea
- 32, Brook Place, Lea
- 34, Brook Place, Lea
- 36, Brook Place, Lea
- 38, Brook Place, Lea
- 40, Brook Place, Lea
- 44, Brook Place, Lea
- 46, Brook Place, Lea
- 48, Brook Place, Lea
- 50, Brook Place, Lea
- 54, Brook Place, Lea
- 56, Brook Place, Lea
- 58, Brook Place, Lea
- 62, Brook Place, Lea
- 66, Brook Place, Lea
- 68, Brook Place, Lea
Council tax
What each band costs in Preston in 2026-27: Band D £2,576 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,717 | £2,003 | £2,290 | £2,576 | £3,148 | £3,721 | £4,293 | £5,151 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (48% of about 1,340 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 9 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR2 1TE | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 4 / 8 | unlikely |
| PR2 1TP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PR2 1YU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 37 addresses are between 11 m and 15 m above sea level (12 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR2 1TE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR2 1TP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR2 1YU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Salwick 1,620 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Preston (Lancs) 5.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nelson Drive Lea | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car park-Preston Mariners Way | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 310 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 48.8 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Park Medical Practice | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 67-69 Dental Practice | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Preston Police Station | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BP Lea Road, Blackpool Road Cashzone | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 7.1 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 620 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 110 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 650 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Willows, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Willows | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Haslam Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mason's Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Bull Nose | Wetland | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Lea Marsh | Wetland | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Lower Ridding Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| White Hill | Hill | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north |
| The Serpentine | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 37 | 37 |
None of the street's 37 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Preston: see them on the Preston page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lea Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ashton Community Science College | Secondary | 11–16 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cottam Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ingol Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Lea Town Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harwoods Store PR2 1TQ | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Lea Service Station PR2 1XL | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Cheekos Spice Kitchen PR2 1XL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Later Gator Club PR2 1TU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Evans Fish and Chips PR2 1QR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 4 Good | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Johney Rockets PR2 1QR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 4 Good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Ashton Primary School PR2 1TU | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Lea Club PR2 1XN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| St Bernards Catholic Primary School and nursery PR2 1RP | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2025 |
| St Bernards Extra Limited PR2 1RP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sheffield Drive (31); On or near Nelson Drive (17); On or near Arnside Road (16); On or near Brook Place (7); On or near Nelson Crescent (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 43% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- PR2 1TE: 35 addresses
- PR2 1TP: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
- PR2 1YU: 1 address of 48 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Nelson Crescent · Leadale · Nelson Drive · Parkside · Sheffield Drive · Parkside · Ainsdale Drive · Cartmel Place · Formby Place · Ash Coppice · Sefton Street · Savick Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.