Eldon Street Preston
67 addresses across 5 postcodes (PR1), about 910 m (0.6 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 30700017.
- Energy: 31 homes have an energy certificate (C: 17, D: 10, E: 1, F: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Preston (Lancs), about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 430 m (0.3 miles) away, and Moor Park (40 hectares) is about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 25 to 31 m above sea level.
- Noise: 33 of its 67 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lane Ends Surgery, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 28% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 157 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
31 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 65 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (14); Flat (11); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1900-1929 (12); 2003-2006 (4); 1930-1949 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (15); rented (private) (9); rented (social) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 addresses)
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 A (75% of about 1,740 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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
- EMMANUEL CHURCH, grade II
- Railway bridge, with viaduct and former bridge approximately 100 metres north, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 161-171 Fylde Rd: up to 108 homes, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Tulketh Crescent, Ashton-on-Ribble: up to 24 homes, permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 67 addresses are between 25 m and 31 m above sea level (29 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR1 7JR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR1 7JS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR1 7PH | 98% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
| PR1 7QB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR1 7QT | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Preston (Lancs) 5.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bamber Bridge 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 52 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Greenbank Street Plungington | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | National Car Parks Ltd | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 49.4 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lane Ends Surgery | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ddl Davies Pharmacy | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Linton Street Dental Practice | 300 m |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Preston Police Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 730 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Moor Park 40 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 690 m² | 100 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oxhey's Recreation Ground 1.7 ha | 50 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.2 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 40 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Former Church of St Mark, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) south. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Former Church of St Mark | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Church of St Walburge | Listed building, Grade I | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Moor Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Haslam Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Castle Hill motte | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Serpentine | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Deepdale Enclosure | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Crow Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Frenchwood Knoll | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Bull Nose | Wetland | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Pool Plat | Tidal water | 3.3 km (2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 0 | 1 |
| 55 to 59 | 32 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 34 | 65 |
33 of the street's 67 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 2 from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Roebuck School | Primary | 3–11 | 290 m | 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 |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Olive School, Preston Muslim | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Archbishop Temple Church of England High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Moor Park High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Queen's Drive Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Kennington Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMD Healthcare Limited PR1 7PH | Distributors/Transporters | 40 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Stephen Hendrys Snooker and Pool Club PR1 7NH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Red Rose Bowl PR1 7PH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2025 |
| The Veg Box Company PR2 2AX | Distributors/Transporters | 210 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Guy's Farm Shop PR2 2AX | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| The Brook Tavern PR2 3AH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 4 Good | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Fat Scran Cha PR2 3AH | Mobile caterer | 240 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Roebuck Primary School PR2 2BN | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Elroi Multi Cuisine Kitchen / Kerala Cafe PR1 7UB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
| One Stop PR1 7UD | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Eldon Local PR1 7UE | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Londis PR1 7UE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| I Smile Cafe PR1 7UE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| The Butty Shop PR2 2BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2024 |
| M and P Newsagents PR2 2BA | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 11 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 |
| Vehicle crime | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Norris Street (30); On or near Emmanuel Street (25); On or near Seymour Court (22); On or near Murdock Avenue (17); On or near Oxheys Street (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 24 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 28% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 30% | 17% |
| Private rented | 42% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 20% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 5% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 16% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all 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 7PH: 51 addresses of 56 in the postcode
- PR1 7JS: 8 addresses of 11 in the postcode
- PR1 7JR: 6 addresses
- PR1 7QB: 1 address of 39 in the postcode
- PR1 7QT: 1 address of 50 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Greenbank Street · Wesley Court · Haig Avenue · Oxheys Street · Bucklands Avenue · Norris Street · Lulworth Avenue · Brook Street · Seymour Court · Murdock Avenue · Maynard Street · Ripon Street
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.