Catforth Road Preston
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR2), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30700714.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (B: 12, C: 1).
- 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 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 3.3 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Ashton Park, is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 19 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Park Medical Practice, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 40% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 192 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
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (9); House, end-terrace (2); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 2012 (12); 2012 onwards (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (1).
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 (50% of about 780 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 6 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 1AW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| PR2 1NA | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 4 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 19 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR2 1AW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR2 1NA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Preston (Lancs) 5.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Salwick 1,620 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Thistleton Road Larches | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car park-Preston Mariners Way | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 280 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 48.4 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Park Medical Practice | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 80 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 67-69 Dental Practice | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Preston Police Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Thriftys, Ashton-on-ribble | 70 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ashton Park 32 ha | 320 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 260 m² | 20 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 650 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 47 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Willows, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.1 km (0.7 miles) 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 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Haslam Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bull Nose | Wetland | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Lower Ridding Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Hangman's Bank Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Mason's Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| The Serpentine | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) east |
| Frenchwood Knoll | Hill | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 18 |
2 of the street's 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 240 m | 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 | 570 m (0.4 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 |
| Ashton Community Science College | Secondary | 11–16 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary | 3–11 | 790 m (0.5 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-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| 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 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cottam Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadys Larches Stores PR2 1NT | Retailers - other | 70 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Snax PR2 1NT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Harbour City PR2 1NT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 4 Good | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Larches Post Office and Convenience Store PR2 1NT | Retailers - other | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Thriftys PR2 1LQ | Retailers - other | 150 m | 4 Good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Lea C P School PR2 1PD | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Preston Stores Premier Express PR2 1PD | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Lea CP School Breakfast Club PR2 1PD | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Tesco Express PR2 1XJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2026 |
| PK Convenience PR2 1UH | Retailers - other | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 77 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Blackpool Road (33); On or near Layton Road (23); On or near Salwick Place (22); On or near Supermarket (16); On or near Conder Road (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 32% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 40% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 46% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 88% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 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
Nearby streets
Starrgate Drive · Whiteholme Place · Larchwood · Elswick Road · Norbreck Drive · Inskip Road · Preesall Road · Preesall Close · Weeton Place · Layton Road · Roseacre Place · Ballam Road
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.