Pump Street Preston
29 addresses across 4 postcodes (PR1), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30700584.
- Energy: 24 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 15, D: 6, E: 2).
- Flood: 10 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 91% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Preston (Lancs), about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 240 m 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: It is about 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: 23 of its 29 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Avenham Surgery, about 660 m (0.4 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 16% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 511 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
24 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 56 m². Most common: Flat (19); House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1976-1982 (8); 1900-1929 (6); 1983-1990 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11); rented (private) (7); owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 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 (78% of about 990 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, St Ignatius Square Conservation Area (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Ribchester House, Lancaster Road: up to 8 homes, permissioned (340 m)
- Lancastria House, Lancaster Road: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- NCP Car Park & Former Bargains Galore: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- 50 - 52 Lancaster Road, Preston: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- Former Byron Hotel, 25-35 Grimshaw Street.: up to 28 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Site at Queen Street (Brookhouse), Preston: up to 380 homes, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- North of Shepherd St: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- 10 to 14 Lancaster Road, Preston: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 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, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 8 at medium risk and 8 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 1XE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 6 | unlikely |
| PR1 1TX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 6 / 0 | unlikely |
| PR1 1UB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PR1 1TR | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 41 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR1 1TR | 100% | 91% | 91% | 0% |
| PR1 1TX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR1 1UB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR1 1XE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Preston (Lancs) 5.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bamber Bridge 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 51 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Percy Street Preston City Centre | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 150 m |
| Car parks | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rose Street Car Park | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 240 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 48.7 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Avenham Surgery | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kadri Pharmacy Limited | 170 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ringway Dental Centre | 220 m |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Preston Customer Service Reception | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 8 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 170 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,630 m² | 240 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 960 m² | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Smith's Recreation Ground 8,960 m² | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 530 m² | 370 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Ignatius, a listed building (Grade II*), 170 m north-west. 211 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 Ignatius | Listed building, Grade II* | 170 m north-west |
| Sessions House | Listed building, Grade II* | 440 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Harris Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery | Listed building, Grade I | 480 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Preston War Memorial | Listed building, Grade I | 490 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Avenham Walk | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Avenham Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Roman settlement and industrial area at Winery Lane | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Castle Hill motte | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Deepdale Enclosure | Wood | 240 m north-east |
| Frenchwood Knoll | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| The Serpentine | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Pool Plat | Tidal water | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Throslock Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Bull Nose | Wetland | 3.8 km (2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 9 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 14 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 29 |
23 of the street's 29 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 Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 190 m | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stoneygate Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cardinal Newman College Roman Catholic | 16 plus | 16–99 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics | 16 plus | 16–19 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 810 m (0.5 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 |
| Deepdale Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 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 |
| Moor Park High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | 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 |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Frenchwood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Burger Hut PR1 1TS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Meadow Grill House PR1 1TS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 m | 4 Good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| BJay Cuisine PR1 1TS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 4 Good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Holiday Inn Preston PR1 3AU | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 160 m | 4 Good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Crispy Flames PR1 1TS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Deepdale Tandoori PR1 1TS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 4 Good | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Army and Navy Hotel PR1 1TS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Alis Chippy PR1 1TS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Royal Consort PR1 1TS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Essa News PR1 1TS | Retailers - other | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jun 2025 |
| St Ignatius Catholic Primary School PR1 1TT | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Bagel Club PR1 1TT | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Smash44 PR1 1TS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 4 Good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| News Travel Plus PR1 1YT | Retailers - other | 220 m | Exempt | |
| Corner Cafe PR1 2QP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 180 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 133 |
| Public order | 44 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 |
| Drugs | 20 |
| Vehicle crime | 19 |
| Other theft | 18 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Robbery | 12 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Possession of weapons | 10 |
| Bicycle theft | 9 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bus/Coach Station (110); On or near Central Bus And Coach Station (103); On or near Parking Area (33); On or near A6 (32); On or near Percy Street (25).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 16% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 47% | 17% |
| Private rented | 36% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 13% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 17% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 27% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 85% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- Food hygiene ratings Bites N Beyond (restaurant/cafe/canteen, PR1 2LA) now 2 Improvement necessary, was 4 Good (rated 7 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- PR1 1XE: 12 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- PR1 1TX: 9 addresses
- PR1 1UB: 7 addresses of 23 in the postcode
- PR1 1TR: 1 address of 31 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cunliffe Street · Pump Street · Agnes Street · East Street · St Paul's Square · Jutland Street · St Paul's Road · Constable Street · St Ignatius Square · South Meadow Street · Hopwood Street · Schleswig 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.