Brooklands Preston
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR2), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30700686.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £395,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2, E: 2).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 C; 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 Preston (Lancs), about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Ashton Park, is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 18 to 20 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Briarwood Medical Centre, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 34 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £124,725 | £119,500 | £129,950 |
| 1998 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £59,995 | £59,995 | £59,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2025 | 5 PR2 1AP | Semi-detached | £395,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2024 | 1 PR2 1AP | Semi-detached | £303,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Aug 2012 | 6 PR2 1AP | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2010 | 5 PR2 1AP | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2007 | 4 PR2 1AP | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2001 | 1 PR2 1AP | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2000 | 3 PR2 1AP | Terraced | £129,950 | |
| 26 May 2000 | 4 PR2 1AP | Semi-detached | £119,500 | |
| 1 Oct 1998 | 7 PR2 1AP | Detached | £85,000 | |
| 8 Dec 1995 | 1 PR2 1AP | Semi-detached | £59,995 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 123 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5). Built: 1930-1949 (3); 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (29% of about 630 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Brethren's Meeting Room, Egerton Road, Ashton.: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (120 m)
- Tulketh Crescent, Ashton-on-Ribble: up to 24 homes, permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 5 October 2026 to 7 October 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works, permit applied for)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 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 1AP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PR2 1AL | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 18 m and 20 m above sea level (20 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR2 1AL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR2 1AP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Preston (Lancs) 5.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Salwick 1,620 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pedders Lane Ashton-on-Ribble | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Car park-Preston Mariners Way | 350 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 370 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 48.4 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Briarwood Medical Centre | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Morrisons Pharmacy | 390 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Preston Police Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ashton Park 32 ha | 200 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,240 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | King George's Field 2.0 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | Haslam Park 8,720 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 52 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Willows, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 230 m south-west. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Willows | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 230 m south-west |
| Church of St Michael | Listed building, Grade II* | 400 m (0.2 miles) east |
| Haslam Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Castle Hill motte | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hangman's Bank Wood | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Lower Ridding Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Bull Nose | Wetland | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| The Serpentine | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) east |
| Frenchwood Knoll | Hill | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) east |
| Pool Plat | Tidal water | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 420 m (0.3 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 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ashton Community Science College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Roebuck School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lea Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Ashton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
| Penwortham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Ingol Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
| Penwortham Priory Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Bowling and Social Club PR2 1AL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Thurlby Club LMRCA PR2 1AL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 4 Good | 8 Jan 2024 |
| The Knowle Rest Home PR2 1AJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 4 Good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| St Michaels Church PR2 1AJ | Other catering premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Dessert Cabin PR2 1HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Laurel Villas PR2 1ER | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Starbucks PR2 2YN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Sacred Heart Community Centre | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Blue Flamingo Cafe and Community Hub PR2 1AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Tinkerbells Day Nursery PR2 1DU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| McDonalds Restaurant PR2 2TX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| St Andrews CE Primary School PR2 1EQ | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| The Phat Cow | Mobile caterer | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| St Andrews Pre-School PR2 1ES | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| One Stop PR2 1HY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Willow Green (9); On or near Pedder'S Lane (8); On or near Roseway (5); On or near Mulgrave Avenue (3); On or near Egerton Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Nearby streets
Oakfield · Ashton Close · Abingdon Drive · Willow Green · Powis Road · Roseway · Meads Road · Egerton Road · Winmarleigh Road · Mayfield Road · Ellerslie Road · Tinniswood
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.