Preston
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR1), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30704574.
No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Preston costs £2,576 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Preston (Lancs), about 880 m away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Peace Garden, is about 470 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. It is about 38 m above sea level. 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Gutteridge Medical Centre, about 1.0 km away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km. About 930 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 1% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 400 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (76% of about 1,730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- 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
- WINDMILL, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Former Telephone House, 170 Moor Lane, Preston: up to 120 homes, permissioned (230 m)
- Portergate Phase 3, Great Shaw Street, Preston: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (280 m)
- Ribchester House, Lancaster Road: up to 8 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- Lancastria House, Lancaster Road: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (460 m)
- 50 - 52 Lancaster Road, Preston: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (580 m)
- 10 to 14 Lancaster Road, Preston: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (710 m)
- Miller Arcade, Church Street: up to 45 homes, permissioned (710 m)
- 161-171 Fylde Rd: up to 108 homes, permissioned (730 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 38 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR1 1JG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR1 1JZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Preston (Lancs) 5.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 880 m |
| Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km | |
| Bamber Bridge 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.0 km | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m, 50 within 800 m; nearest Gt George Street Preston City Centre | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 540 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m; nearest National Car Parks Ltd | 340 m |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km; nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 330 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 48.7 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Gutteridge Medical Centre | 1.0 km |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Ashton Pharmacy | 420 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Dental Surgery | 450 m |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston | 420 m |
| Police station | Preston Police Station | 110 m |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m; nearest Crown Convenience Cashzone | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Peace Garden 710 m² | 470 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 4,630 m² | 750 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,080 m² | 520 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6,030 m² | 1.2 km |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 530 m² | 590 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is St Peter's Arts Centre, University of Central Lancashire, a listed building (Grade II*), 320 m west. 140 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 3 of them Grade I and 8 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Arts Centre, University of Central Lancashire | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m west |
| Church of St Ignatius | Listed building, Grade II* | 440 m east |
| Church of St George the Martyr | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m south |
| Preston War Memorial | Listed building, Grade I | 590 m south-east |
| Moor Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.0 km north |
| Avenham Walk | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km south |
| Castle Hill motte | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km south-west |
| Penwortham Old Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Deepdale Enclosure | Wood | 780 m east |
| The Serpentine | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km north-east |
| Frenchwood Knoll | Hill | 1.5 km south-east |
| Crow Wood | Wood | 1.8 km south-west |
| Pool Plat | Tidal water | 2.1 km south-east |
| Bull Nose | Wetland | 3.3 km west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 440 m | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stoneygate Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 870 m | No published inspection |
| Moor Park High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.0 km | 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 |
| Deepdale Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | 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 |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km | 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 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| The Roebuck School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km | Report card (Mar 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 |
| St Stephen's CofE School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamo Street Food PR1 7AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
| True Vaping PR1 7AT | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 23 Sep 2025 |
| The Queen Vic PR1 7AT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2023 |
| Nisa Local PR1 1JR | Retailers - other | 160 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Good Hut Chinese Take Away PR1 7AT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Far East Oriental Foodstore PR1 7AT | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Salvation Army PR1 7BN | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Vinyl Tap PR1 7BE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Oct 2025 |
| The Cheesesteak Factory - Kitchen 8 PR1 2RQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Monkey Express PR1 7BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| 3 Monkeys Sandwich Bar PR1 7BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Mr Booze PR1 7BE | Retailers - other | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Adelphi Express PR1 7BE | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Yoyos Coffee Limited PR1 7BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 4 Good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Harrington Refectory | School/college/university | 250 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 148 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 |
| Public order | 39 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 |
| Drugs | 28 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Burglary | 10 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Singleton Row (107); On or near Adelphi Place (35); On or near Moor Lane (29); On or near Walker Street (25); On or near Fish Street (25).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 22 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 2% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | under 1% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | under 1% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 0% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 85% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 27% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 35% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | under 1% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 22% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 7% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 24% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 28% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 22% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 4% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | under 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 76% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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.
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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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.