Talbot Road Preston
35 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR1), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30701080.
- Sales: 51 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £105,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 27 homes have an energy certificate (C: 11, D: 12, E: 2, F: 1, G: 1).
- Flood: 22 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 650 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Strand Road Gardens, is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 7 to 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: 28 of its 35 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fishergate Hill Surgery, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 25% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 116 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £132,000 | £132,000 | £132,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £91,750 | £91,000 | £92,500 |
| 2021 | 1 | £98,000 | £98,000 | £98,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £86,750 | £84,500 | £89,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £83,500 | £82,000 | £85,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £82,500 | £82,500 | £82,500 |
| 2016 | 3 | £83,000 | £60,000 | £91,750 |
| 2015 | 1 | £77,500 | £77,500 | £77,500 |
| 2014 | 3 | £94,000 | £80,000 | £96,000 |
| 2013 | 3 | £70,000 | £60,500 | £80,000 |
| 2007 | 4 | £100,000 | £92,000 | £117,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 37 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 22 Nov 2024 | 49 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £132,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2022 | 19 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £92,500 | |
| 19 Jan 2022 | 49 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £91,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2021 | 33 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £98,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2020 | 25 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £89,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2020 | 29 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £84,500 | |
| 1 Aug 2019 | 23 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2019 | 37 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £82,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2019 | 9 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £80,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Nov 2017 | 29 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £82,500 | |
| 29 Jul 2016 | 53 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £83,000 | |
| 18 Apr 2016 | 25 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £91,750 | |
| 5 Feb 2016 | 35 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2015 | 33 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £77,500 | |
| 8 Sep 2014 | 57 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £96,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2014 | 37 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2014 | 53 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £94,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2013 | 25 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £60,500 | |
| 26 Apr 2013 | 29 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £70,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2013 | 31 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2007 | 43 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £101,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2007 | 53 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £117,000 | |
| 2 Jul 2007 | 51 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £99,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2007 | 9 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £92,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2006 | 37 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £86,400 | |
| 17 Feb 2006 | 49 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £84,500 | |
| 30 Sep 2005 | 1 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £76,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2005 | 9 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £84,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2004 | 33 PR1 8NX | Semi-detached | £93,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2004 | 33 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £45,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2004 | 17 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £68,000 | |
| 9 Jul 2004 | 23 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £77,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2004 | 31 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £71,400 | |
| 23 Jan 2004 | 29 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £57,500 | |
| 1 Oct 2003 | 41 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £64,500 | |
| 10 Jun 2003 | 59 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £72,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2002 | 39 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £56,750 | |
| 23 Mar 2001 | 1 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £35,500 | |
| 15 Jan 2001 | 37 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £29,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2000 | 57 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £40,000 | |
| 1 Dec 1999 | 29 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £27,000 | |
| 29 Nov 1999 | 31 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £29,750 | |
| 20 Nov 1998 | 37 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £24,000 | |
| 23 Jan 1998 | 51 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £30,000 | |
| 12 Sep 1997 | 1 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £32,500 | |
| 20 Jun 1997 | 43 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £27,000 | |
| 21 Dec 1995 | 43 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £18,500 | |
| 16 Oct 1995 | 39 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £28,000 | |
| 2 Oct 1995 | 29 PR1 8NX | Terraced | £22,000 |
Energy performance certificates
27 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (22); House, end-terrace (5). Built: 1900-1929 (23); 1930-1949 (2); before 1900 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (14); owner-occupied (12); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 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 (80% 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)
- Neptune House, 328 Marsh Lane., permissioned (130 m)
- 161-171 Fylde Rd: up to 108 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Former St Joseph's Orphanage, Theatre Street: up to 67 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- Former Telephone House, 170 Moor Lane, Preston: up to 120 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- Tulketh Crescent, Ashton-on-Ribble: up to 24 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Portergate Phase 3, Great Shaw Street, Preston: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- Mount Street / Garden Street: up to 47 homes, permissioned (1 km (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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 22 at medium risk and 13 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 38 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 21 medium, 12 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 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR1 8NX | zone 2 | 0 / 21 / 12 | unlikely |
| PR1 8NQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 35 addresses are between 7 m and 10 m above sea level (8 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR1 8NQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR1 8NX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Preston (Lancs) 5.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bamber Bridge 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hartington Road P&R Broadgate | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Fishergate Car park | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 47.9 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fishergate Hill Surgery | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Adelphi Dental Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Constabulary | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 94 Fishergate Lloyds Bank | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Strand Road Gardens 2,590 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Priory Park 4.2 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,550 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,030 m² | 200 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Penwortham West Allotments 4.4 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 6.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Castle Hill motte, a scheduled monument, 460 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 62 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill motte | Scheduled monument | 460 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Former Church of St Mark | Listed building, Grade II* | 510 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Church of St Walburge | Listed building, Grade I | 510 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 540 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| St Peter's Arts Centre, University of Central Lancashire | Listed building, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Miller Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Penwortham Old Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Avenham Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Crow Wood | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Church Wood | Wood | 720 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Frenchwood Knoll | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Bull Nose | Wetland | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| The Serpentine | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Pool Plat | Tidal water | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 24 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 35 |
28 of the street's 35 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 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Penwortham Girls' High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Roebuck School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | 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 |
| Stoneygate Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Penwortham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Ashton-on-Ribble St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Rose PR1 8SN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 4 Good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| BAE Systems Limited PR1 8UQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Ribblebank Resource Centre PR1 8NQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Herbique London Limited | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| The Silk Route PR1 8UY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 4 Good | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Farmfoods PR1 8UY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2024 |
| Minis Party and Play Centre PR1 8XE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Vanikas Premier Express PR1 8PY | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Lidl PR1 8UY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2024 |
| TicTots Limited PR1 8UY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Total Fitness PR1 8UY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Better Butts at Papershop Plus PR1 8NL | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Empire Services Club PR1 8PP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Fishergate Filling Station PR1 8ND | Retailers - other | 370 m | 4 Good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| BG Shop Preston PR1 8ND | Retailers - other | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Burglary | 8 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Langton Street (21); On or near Guild Way (19); On or near Spa Road (11); On or near Nelson Terrace (10); On or near Paley Road (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 25% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 14% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 42% | 17% |
| Private rented | 32% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 29% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 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 | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 82% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 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.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Hartington Road · Guild Way · Paley Road · Cooper Road · West Strand · Portland Street · Spa Road · Salisbury Road · Guild Way · Nelson Terrace · Northcote Road · Hunt 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.