Sandycroft Preston
36 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR2), about 260 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30704173.
- Energy: 34 homes have an energy certificate (B: 34).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- 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 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 270 m away, and Grange Park (25 hectares) is about 660 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 53 to 55 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 Dr A Hussain, about 210 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 85 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
34 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 93 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (28); House, mid-terrace (5); House, detached (1). Built: 2021 (34). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (34).
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 (40% of about 800 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.
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
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 36 addresses are between 53 m and 55 m above sea level (54 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR2 6FT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR2 6FX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Preston (Lancs) 5.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Bamber Bridge 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sandycroft Ribbleton | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Preston Park and Ride Junction 31a | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 50.3 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr A Hussain | 210 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Miller Road Pharmacy | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Ramsay Fulwood Hall Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Fulwood Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moor Nook Convenience Store, Ribbleton | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,810 m² | 270 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Grange Park 25 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 60 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ribbleton Park 7.4 ha | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,560 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 38 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Preston Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 560 m (0.3 miles) south. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 560 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Moor Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brockholes Wood | Wood | 690 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Boilton Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Brockholes Quarry | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Pool Plat | Tidal water | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Frenchwood Knoll | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Grimsargh Wetlands | Wetland | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 36 | 36 |
None of the street's 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 270 m | Report card (Mar 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: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Moor Nook Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Preston Greenlands Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Fishwick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): 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: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Preston Grange Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (May 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 |
| Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| Ribbleton Avenue Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brookfield Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Bistro PR2 6FY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Preston Glades Limited PR2 6NH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Carlitos Pizza PR2 6NH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 4 Good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Heron Foods PR2 6NH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Blessed Sacrament RCP School PR2 6LX | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Breakfast Club PR2 6LX | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Blessed Sacrament After School PR2 6LX | Other catering premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Metro PR2 6QN | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Go Local Extra PR2 6QN | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Cuffs - Ice Cream Van stp29 PR2 6QN | Mobile caterer | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Cuffs Ice Cream Shop PR2 6QN | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Bite Size Chefs PR2 6EE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Moor Nook Chippy PR2 6JN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Pope Lane Deli PR2 6JN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Moor Nook Express Shop PR2 6JN | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sandycroft (45); On or near Braefield Crescent (12); On or near Sawley Crescent (11); On or near Grizedale Close (9); On or near Thornfield Avenue (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
Sandycroft · Braefield Crescent · May Grove · Oren Close · Farringdon Lane · Ellery Avenue · Thornfield Avenue · Sawley Crescent · Grizedale Close · Village Drive · Moorside Avenue · Village Drive
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.