Stoneygate Preston
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR1), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30701262.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 50% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Preston (Lancs), about 780 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Winckley Square, is about 370 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: Its addresses are 33 to 38 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Avenham Surgery, about 220 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 23% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1,138 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 |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2021 | ARKWRIGHT HOUSE PR1 3XT | Other | £245,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
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 (93% of about 710 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 4.
- 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
- ARKWRIGHT HOUSE, grade II*
- CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE DIVINE, grade II*
- The Old Bull, including nos. 141 and 142 Church Street, grade II*
- CENTRAL CONSERVATIVE CLUB, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 10 to 14 Lancaster Road, Preston: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (100 m)
- Avenham Street Car Park: up to 294 homes, permissioned (110 m)
- Miller Arcade, Church Street: up to 45 homes, permissioned (120 m)
- North of Shepherd St: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (140 m)
- 22 to 24 Manchester Road, Preston: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (170 m)
- NCP Car Park & Former Bargains Galore: up to 100 homes, not permissioned (180 m)
- 50 - 52 Lancaster Road, Preston: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (220 m)
- Govers House, 35 Glovers Court., permissioned (280 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 12 August 2026: BT, Utility asset works, road closure, on the footway (major works)
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 3 addresses are between 33 m and 38 m above sea level (35 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR1 3BU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR1 3XT | 50% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Preston (Lancs) 5.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bamber Bridge 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Street Preston City Centre | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 210 m |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rose Street Car Park | 110 m |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 170 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 48.2 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Avenham Surgery | 220 m |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 230 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Preston Customer Service Reception | 240 m |
| Cash machines | 7 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cash machine 111 Fishergate Halifax | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Winckley Square 1.5 ha | 370 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Avenham Park 19 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,030 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Frenchwood Recreation Ground 7.1 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 420 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*), 40 m. 260 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* | 40 m |
| The Old Bull, including nos. 141 and 142 Church Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 40 m |
| Arkwright House | Listed building, Grade II* | 130 m south-east |
| Harris Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery | Listed building, Grade I | 160 m north-west |
| Avenham Walk | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 490 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Avenham Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 630 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Roman settlement and industrial area at Winery Lane | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Penwortham Old Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Castle Hill motte | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Frenchwood Knoll | Hill | 700 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Deepdale Enclosure | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Pool Plat | Tidal water | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Throslock Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| The Serpentine | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Bull Nose | Wetland | 3.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 3 |
1 of the street's 3 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 60 m | No published inspection |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 420 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 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Frenchwood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 680 m (0.4 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 |
| Lancaster University School of Mathematics | 16 plus | 16–19 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| St Stephen's CofE School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Deepdale Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull and Royal PR1 3BU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Chick Fill-A PR1 3BU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Hogarths PR1 3BU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Hopwoods Tap House PR1 3BU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 m | 4 Good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Shop 24 PR1 3BU | Retailers - other | 40 m | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Slug and Lettuce PR1 3AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Stoneygate Nursery School PR1 3XU | School/college/university | 60 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2025 |
| One Stop PR1 3BQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 80 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| The Warehouse PR1 3XX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Euro Mini Market PR1 3BT | Retailers - other | 90 m | 4 Good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Yum Yum PR1 1DA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Tipsy Chef PR1 1DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 4 Good | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Stanley and Company PR1 1DA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 4 Good | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Patel News PR1 1DA | Retailers - other | 90 m | 4 Good | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Jalgos Sports and Social Club PR1 3XY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 440 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 239 |
| Shoplifting | 106 |
| Public order | 86 |
| Drugs | 70 |
| Other theft | 65 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 |
| Theft from the person | 23 |
| Burglary | 18 |
| Other crime | 16 |
| Robbery | 15 |
| Possession of weapons | 11 |
| Bicycle theft | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Nightclub (269); On or near Cheapside (118); On or near St John'S Place (88); On or near Boltons Court (85); On or near Temple Court (74).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 25 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 23% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 5% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 51% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 17% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 35% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 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) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 83% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
Nearby streets
Boltons Court · Bostock Street · Rose Street · Avenham Street · Library Street · Rose Street · Lennox Street · Lennox Street · Old Cock Yard · Guild Row · Jacson Street · Wolseley Place
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.