Bushell Place Preston
39 addresses across 1 postcode (PR1), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30701430.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £187,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 12, E: 9, G: 1).
- 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 A; 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 740 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Avenham Park, is about 30 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 34 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 39 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Avenham Surgery, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 26% of households owned their home and 51% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 198 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £187,500 | £187,500 | £187,500 |
| 2020 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £291,000 | £291,000 | £291,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £232,500 | £185,000 | £280,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £308,000 | £308,000 | £308,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £314,500 | £314,500 | £314,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £343,000 | £343,000 | £343,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2002 | 4 | £53,000 | £32,000 | £200,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £44,000 | £44,000 | £44,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2025 | 12A PR1 3TQ | Terraced | £280,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Apr 2021 | GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 14 PR1 3TQ | Flat or maisonette | £187,500 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Dec 2020 | 15 PR1 3TQ | Terraced | £370,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Mar 2016 | BASEMENT FLAT, 14 PR1 3TQ | Flat or maisonette | £50,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Jul 2014 | 6 PR1 3TQ | Terraced | £291,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2013 | 4 PR1 3TQ | Terraced | £280,000 | |
| 31 May 2013 | GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 14 PR1 3TQ | Flat or maisonette | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Jul 2011 | 15 PR1 3TQ | Terraced | £308,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Nov 2009 | 4 PR1 3TQ | Terraced | £314,500 | |
| 26 Nov 2007 | 7 PR1 3TQ | Terraced | £343,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Apr 2004 | 7 PR1 3TQ | Terraced | £290,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Oct 2002 | 7 PR1 3TQ | Terraced | £200,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 May 2002 | SECOND FLOOR FLAT, 14 PR1 3TQ | Flat or maisonette | £49,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 May 2002 | BASEMENT FLAT, 14 PR1 3TQ | Flat or maisonette | £32,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 May 2002 | FIRST FLOOR FLAT, 14 PR1 3TQ | Flat or maisonette | £57,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Dec 1999 | 4 PR1 3TQ | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 25 Mar 1996 | GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 14 PR1 3TQ | Flat or maisonette | £44,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Oct 1995 | 8 PR1 3TQ | Terraced | £80,000 |
Energy performance certificates
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 63 m². Most common: Flat (17); House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (15); 1900-1929 (7); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (17); owner-occupied (4).
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 A (66% of about 1,390 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Avenham Conservation Area (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 24.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 1-6, AVENHAM COLONNADE, grade II
- 12, LATHAM STREET, grade II
- 13, LATHAM STREET, grade II
- 14, LATHAM STREET, grade II
- 14,15,16, BUSHELL PLACE, grade II
- 15, LATHAM STREET, grade II
- 2-12, 12A, BUSHELL PLACE, grade II
- 26 and 28 Great Avenham Street, grade II
- 5,6,7, LATHAM STREET, grade II
- 8, LATHAM STREET, grade II
- 9,10,11, LATHAM STREET, grade II
- BUSHELL HOUSE AND ATTACHED RAILINGS, grade II
- CUERDEN PLACE (TERRACE), grade II
- NUMBERS 4,6 AND 8 AND ATTACHED RAILINGS TO 4, grade II
- SET OF 4 ORNAMENTAL LAMPS AT NORTH ENTRANCE TO AVENHAM WALK, grade II
- STREET LAMP AT SOUTH END OF EAST SIDE OF AVENHAM WALK, grade II
- STREET LAMP AT SOUTH END OF WEST SIDE OF AVENHAM WALK, grade II
- STREET LAMP ON EAST SIDE OF AVENHAM WALK APPROXIMATELY 35 METRES SOUTH OF AVENHAM LANE, grade II
- STREET LAMP ON EAST SIDE OF AVENHAM WALK APPROXIMATELY 75 METRES SOUTH OF AVENHAM LANE, grade II
- STREET LAMP ON PAVEMENT IN FRONT OF NO 8, grade II
- STREET LAMP ON SOUTH CORNER OF JUNCTION WITH PORTER PLACE, grade II
- STREET LAMP ON WEST SIDE OF AVENHAM WALK APPROXIMATELY 35 METRES SOUTH OF AVENHAM LANE, grade II
- STREET LAMP ON WEST SIDE OF AVENHAM WALK APPROXIMATELY 75 METRES SOUTH OF AVENHAM LANE, grade II
- TOWER HOUSE AND AVENHAM TOWER, WITH ATTACHED RAILINGS, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Winckley House, Winckley Sq, permissioned (270 m)
- Guild House, Cross Street Winckley Sq, permissioned (300 m)
- 58-60, Guildhall Street Winckley Sq, permissioned (310 m)
- Govers House, 35 Glovers Court., permissioned (310 m)
- Avenham Street Car Park: up to 294 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- Mount Street / Garden Street: up to 47 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- Miller Arcade, Church Street: up to 45 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Former St Joseph's Orphanage, Theatre Street: up to 67 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 34 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR1 3TQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Preston (Lancs) 5.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bamber Bridge 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Waterstones Preston City Centre | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fishergate Car park | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 310 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 47.7 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Avenham Surgery | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 10 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Avenham Pharmacy | 110 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Preston Customer Service Reception | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cash machine 111 Fishergate Halifax | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Avenham Park 19 ha | 30 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,030 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Frenchwood Recreation Ground 7.1 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 340 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 25 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Avenham Walk, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 20 m. 246 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 7 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Avenham Walk | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 20 m |
| Harris Institute | Listed building, Grade II* | 110 m north-west |
| Avenham Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 190 m south-west |
| Arkwright House | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Church of St Wilfrid | Listed building, Grade II* | 480 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| The Old Bull, including nos. 141 and 142 Church Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Penwortham Old Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Roman settlement and industrial area at Winery Lane | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Castle Hill motte | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Frenchwood Knoll | Hill | 610 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Deepdale Enclosure | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Pool Plat | Tidal water | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Carr Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| The Serpentine | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Bull Nose | Wetland | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 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 | 9 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 29 | 39 |
10 of the street's 39 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Mar 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 |
| Frenchwood Community Primary School | 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: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Cardinal Newman College Roman Catholic | 16 plus | 16–99 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Stephen's CofE School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenham General Store PR1 3TS | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Avenham Grocery Limited PR1 3TS | Retailers - other | 110 m | 4 Good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Shining Stars Nursery PR1 3TH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Aven PR1 3JL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| AA Newsagents PR1 3TP | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Tea House Preston PR1 3NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Ravenous PR1 3NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Oxford Gems Nursery Limited PR1 3YN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Thai Orchid PR1 3NS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 4 Good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Pavilion Cafe PR1 8JT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 26 Sep 2023 |
| 23 Winckley PR1 3JJ | Other catering premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Foxton Community Centre PR1 3SA | Other catering premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Florianas PR1 3LS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Glovers Bar PR1 3LS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Preston Health Foods PR1 3NU | Retailers - other | 380 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 88 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ribblesdale Place (41); On or near Camden Place (26); On or near Glover Street (15); On or near Cadogan Place (14); On or near Great Avenham Street (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 26% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 70% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 31% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 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 | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
- PR1 3TQ: 39 addresses of 40 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Avenham Colonnade · Porter Place · Latham Street · Great Avenham Street · Avenham Lane · Bairstow Street · Bank Parade · Frenchwood Street · Cadogan Place · Chaddock Street · Starkie Street · Ribblesdale Place
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.