Maresfield Road Preston
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR1), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30701070.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £177,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 7, E: 2, F: 1).
- Flood: 56 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 810 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 100 m away, and Avenham Park (19 hectares) is about 750 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 5 to 7 m above sea level.
- Noise: 12 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fishergate Hill Surgery, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £177,000 | £177,000 | £177,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | £165,000 | £155,000 | £202,500 |
| 2020 | 2 | £131,725 | £125,950 | £137,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £139,950 | £139,950 | £139,950 |
| 2017 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £122,000 | £122,000 | £122,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £107,000 | £107,000 | £107,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £163,000 | £163,000 | £163,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £20,000 | £20,000 | £20,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £78,500 | £78,500 | £78,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2024 | 17 PR1 8ER | Semi-detached | £177,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2023 | 14 PR1 8ER | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2022 | 3 PR1 8ER | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 30 May 2022 | 4 PR1 8ER | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 16 May 2022 | 6 PR1 8ER | Semi-detached | £202,500 | |
| 15 Oct 2020 | 12 PR1 8ER | Semi-detached | £137,500 | |
| 17 Jul 2020 | 11 PR1 8ER | Semi-detached | £125,950 | |
| 11 Nov 2019 | 13 PR1 8ER | Semi-detached | £139,950 | |
| 10 Feb 2017 | 6 PR1 8ER | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2015 | 2 PR1 8ER | Semi-detached | £122,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2011 | 8 PR1 8ER | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2010 | 7 PR1 8ER | Semi-detached | £107,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2006 | 12 PR1 8ER | Semi-detached | £163,000 | |
| 15 May 2003 | 12 PR1 8ER | Semi-detached | £20,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2002 | 5 PR1 8ER | Semi-detached | £78,500 | |
| 13 Jul 2001 | 16 PR1 8ER | Semi-detached | £47,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2000 | 8 PR1 8ER | Semi-detached | £48,000 | |
| 26 Nov 1999 | 19 PR1 8ER | Semi-detached | £44,000 | |
| 9 Apr 1999 | 5 PR1 8ER | Semi-detached | £40,500 | |
| 20 Sep 1996 | 9 PR1 8ER | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 19 Apr 1995 | 10 PR1 8ER | Semi-detached | £49,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 94 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (12). Built: 1930-1949 (11); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 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 (51% of about 700 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)
- Mount Street / Garden Street: up to 47 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Former St Joseph's Orphanage, Theatre Street: up to 67 homes, 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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 55 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: of the 61 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 61 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR1 8ER | zone 3 | 0 / 18 / 0 | unlikely |
| PR1 8DU | zone 3 | 1 / 37 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 5 m and 7 m above sea level (7 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR1 8DU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR1 8ER | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Preston (Lancs) 5.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 810 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 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Terminus Broadgate | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fishergate Car park | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Margaret Road, Preston | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 47.1 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fishergate Hill Surgery | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Preston Customer Service Reception | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 94 Fishergate Lloyds Bank | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Avenham Park 19 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 260 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 210 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 210 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 8 parks and gardens, 42 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Penwortham Old Bridge, a scheduled monument, 180 m south. 65 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Penwortham Old Bridge | Scheduled monument | 180 m south |
| Miller Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Castle Hill motte | Scheduled monument | 840 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Avenham Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oaks Wood | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Church Wood | Wood | 720 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Frenchwood Knoll | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Pool Plat | Tidal water | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Bull Nose | Wetland | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| The Serpentine | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 19 |
12 of the street's 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's CofE School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 280 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Penwortham Girls' High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stoneygate Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Kingsfold Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Frenchwood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Penwortham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Waters Edge PR1 9QH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tinkerbells Bridge Inn PR1 9XR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| K and M Grocers PR1 8EA | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Thirusi Limited PR1 8EA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Community Connectors PR1 8DY | Mobile caterer | 290 m | 5 Very good | 25 Apr 2025 |
| St Stephens Lunch Club PR1 8DY | Other catering premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2024 |
| The Continental PR1 8JP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| BAC and EE Social Club PR1 8JP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Wicket Banquets PR1 8JP | Other catering premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2023 |
| St Stephens C of E Primary School PR1 8JN | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Gujurat Temple PR1 8JN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Vohra Stores PR1 8JN | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Preston Sports Club PR1 8JN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Onestop Laxmi Retails PR1 9QH | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Elements Day Spa PR1 9QH | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hassett Close (30); On or near Warton Street (15); On or near Broadgate (14); On or near Connaught Road (12); On or near Wolseley Road (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Balderstone Road · Kilruddery Road · Winckley Road · Meath Road · Ardee Road · Wolseley Road · Hassett Close · River Parade · Broadgate · Taylor Street · Connaught Road · Broadgate
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.