Guild Row Preston
5 addresses across 5 postcodes (PR1), about 70 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 30701428.
- Flood: 17 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 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Preston (Lancs), about 850 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Peace Garden, is about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 36 to 37 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Avenham Surgery, about 290 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 760 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 6% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1,263 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (82% of about 2,360 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
- 29,30,31, CHURCH STREET, grade II
- GATE PIERS AND GATES TO CHURCHYARD OPPOSITE EAST END OF CHURCH OF ST JOHN, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- NCP Car Park & Former Bargains Galore: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (80 m)
- North of Shepherd St: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (100 m)
- 10 to 14 Lancaster Road, Preston: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (110 m)
- 22 to 24 Manchester Road, Preston: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (150 m)
- 50 - 52 Lancaster Road, Preston: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (160 m)
- Miller Arcade, Church Street: up to 45 homes, permissioned (160 m)
- Avenham Street Car Park: up to 294 homes, permissioned (240 m)
- Former Byron Hotel, 25-35 Grimshaw Street.: up to 28 homes, permissioned (240 m)
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, 10 addresses are in areas at high risk, 7 at medium risk and 1 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 1DJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PR1 3BA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PR1 3BQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PR1 3BT | not in 2 or 3 | 10 / 7 / 1 | unlikely |
| PR1 3BX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 36 m and 37 m above sea level (37 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR1 1DJ | 100% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
| PR1 3BA | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PR1 3BQ | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
| PR1 3BT | 100% | 86% | 86% | 0% |
| PR1 3BX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Preston (Lancs) 5.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bamber Bridge 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 16 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 41 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Street Preston City Centre | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 90 m |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rose Street Car Park | 130 m |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 230 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 48.3 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Avenham Surgery | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lancaster Road Pharmacy | 200 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 320 m |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Preston Customer Service Reception | 200 m |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Preston Newstravel Ltd Cashzone | 200 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Peace Garden 710 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Avenham Park 19 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 960 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Smith's Recreation Ground 8,960 m² | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 21 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Divine, a listed building (Grade II*), 90 m south. 253 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 9 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Divine | Listed building, Grade II* | 90 m south |
| The Old Bull, including nos. 141 and 142 Church Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 120 m south-west |
| Harris Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery | Listed building, Grade I | 160 m west |
| Sessions House | Listed building, Grade II* | 180 m west |
| Avenham Walk | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 620 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Avenham Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Roman settlement and industrial area at Winery Lane | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Penwortham Old Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Castle Hill motte | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Deepdale Enclosure | Wood | 590 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Frenchwood Knoll | Hill | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Pool Plat | Tidal water | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Throslock Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| The Serpentine | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Bull Nose | Wetland | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 5 | 5 |
None of the street's 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 | 160 m | No published inspection |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 480 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 |
| Cardinal Newman College Roman Catholic | 16 plus | 16–99 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics | 16 plus | 16–19 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Frenchwood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 750 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: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Stephen's CofE School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Deepdale Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Feb 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refreshment Village PR1 3BQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 4 Good | 7 May 2026 |
| Pizza King PR1 3BQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Mr Joes / Slice and Shake PR1 3BQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2023 |
| East Z East PR1 3BQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Twelve Tellers PR1 3BQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 20 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Spice-Hut Preston PR1 3BQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 May 2026 |
| Stack and Sauce PR1 3BQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cake Box / Ambala PR1 3BQ | Retailers - other | 30 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| One Stop PR1 3BQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Euro Mini Market PR1 3BT | Retailers - other | 50 m | 4 Good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Blitz PR1 3BX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Sandos PR1 3BT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Wonderwall PR1 3BT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 4 Good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Fresh N Fast PR1 3BT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Church Street News PR1 3BT | Retailers - other | 80 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 17 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 491 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 311 |
| Public order | 111 |
| Drugs | 73 |
| Other theft | 65 |
| Shoplifting | 64 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 |
| Theft from the person | 25 |
| Burglary | 20 |
| Other crime | 20 |
| Robbery | 13 |
| Possession of weapons | 13 |
| Bicycle theft | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Nightclub (269); On or near Cheapside (118); On or near Bus/Coach Station (110); On or near Central Bus And Coach Station (103); On or near St John'S Place (88).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 4% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 6% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 3% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 62% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 17% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 23% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 22% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 29% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 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) | 41% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 78% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 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 1DJ: 1 address of 18 in the postcode
- PR1 3BA: 1 address of 57 in the postcode
- PR1 3BQ: 1 address of 27 in the postcode
- PR1 3BT: 1 address of 41 in the postcode
- PR1 3BX: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Ward's End · Church Row · Rose Street · Hammond's Row · Lord Street · Stoneygate · Rose Street · Jacson Street · Library Street · Derby Street · Boltons Court · Harris 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.