Fishwick Road Preston
10 addresses across 3 postcodes (PR1), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30701114.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2013 the median was £68,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 3, D: 2, E: 1).
- Flood: 14 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 88% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Preston (Lancs), about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 70 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 39 to 42 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The New Hall Lane Practice, about 250 m away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 730 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 392 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | £68,000 | £68,000 | £68,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £42,000 | £42,000 | £42,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £89,000 | £89,000 | £89,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £35,750 | £19,000 | £52,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £17,500 | £17,500 | £17,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 2024 | 18 PR1 4XD | Terraced | £105,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Jan 2013 | 17 PR1 4XD | Terraced | £68,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2010 | 17 PR1 4XD | Terraced | £42,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2007 | 18 PR1 4XD | Terraced | £89,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2006 | 18 PR1 4XD | Detached | £45,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2004 | 18 PR1 4XD | Detached | £52,500 | |
| 28 Jul 2004 | 18 PR1 4XD | Terraced | £19,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2001 | 18 PR1 4XD | Terraced | £17,500 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 49 m². Most common: Flat (4); House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1900-1929 (3); 1967-1975 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (91% of about 690 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)
- Land adjacent 44 Geoffrey Street., permissioned (380 m)
- Site at Queen Street (Brookhouse), Preston: up to 380 homes, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- Former Byron Hotel, 25-35 Grimshaw Street.: up to 28 homes, permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Queen Street/ Manchester Road, Preston: up to 469 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- 22 to 24 Manchester Road, Preston: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- NCP Car Park & Former Bargains Galore: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- North of Shepherd St: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (950 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 6 addresses are in areas at high risk, 8 at medium risk and 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR1 4XD | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| PR1 4DT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PR1 4XQ | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 8 / 9 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 10 addresses are between 39 m and 42 m above sea level (40 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR1 4DT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR1 4XD | 88% | 88% | 88% | 0% |
| PR1 4XQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Preston (Lancs) 5.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Bamber Bridge 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Centenary Mill Fishwick | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Arrival Stand Preston City Centre | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Manchester Road Prebook Car Park | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 48.8 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The New Hall Lane Practice | 250 m |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Nhl Pharmacy Preston | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Redbridge Associates Limited (Smart Dental Care) | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Preston Customer Service Reception | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 310 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,070 m² | 70 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 120 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.1 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.3 ha | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Arkwright House, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west. 35 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Arkwright House | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Avenham Walk | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Preston Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Roman settlement and industrial area at Winery Lane | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Throslock Wood | Wood | 690 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Deepdale Enclosure | Wood | 740 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Pool Plat | Tidal water | 930 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Frenchwood Knoll | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| The Serpentine | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Bull Nose | Wetland | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 10 |
2 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 320 m | No published inspection |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics | 16 plus | 16–19 | 370 m | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cardinal Newman College Roman Catholic | 16 plus | 16–99 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ribbleton Avenue Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 890 m (0.6 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 |
| Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Stoneygate Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 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) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi Bay PR1 5NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 4 Good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Texaco Service Station PR1 5NY | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Sunrise Sweets PR1 5NY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Izmir Grill PR1 5PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Istanbul Supermarket PR1 5NY | Retailers - other | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Al Quds PR1 5PB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Quick stop and off licence PR1 5PB | Retailers - other | 130 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Flip Out Preston PR1 4LQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Candy Doodle @ Flip out preston PR1 4LQ | Retailers - other | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lidl PR1 4DT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Club 3000 Bingo PR1 4DT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 4 Good | 13 May 2026 |
| Little Wonders Nursery PR1 4XQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Harveys chips and grill PR1 4DX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Nawaab Tandoori Takeaway PR1 4DX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Feb 2026 |
| The Swirl Lab PR1 4DX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 26 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 98 |
| Other theft | 34 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 |
| Shoplifting | 33 |
| Vehicle crime | 17 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Burglary | 12 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (78); On or near Maitland Close (77); On or near A59 (43); On or near Rutland Street (27); On or near John William Street (25).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 39% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 11% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 16% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 67% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 11% | 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 4XD: 8 addresses of 11 in the postcode
- PR1 4DT: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
- PR1 4XQ: 1 address of 43 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cromford Walk · Goodier Street · St Marys Close · Stefano Road · Lex Street · Mercer Street · Brindle Street · John William Street · William Henry Street · Plevna Road · Surrey Street · Owtram 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.