Walton's Parade Preston
79 addresses across 1 postcode (PR1), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30704571.
- Energy: 63 homes have an energy certificate (C: 28, D: 24, E: 11).
- Flood: 3 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 68% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Preston (Lancs), about 160 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 410 m (0.3 miles) away, and Avenham Park (19 hectares) is about 460 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 15 to 21 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 79 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fishergate Hill Surgery, about 330 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 9% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 310 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
63 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 49 m². Most common: Flat (59); House, enclosed end-terrace (2); House, enclosed mid-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (24); 2019 (17); 1900-1929 (13). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (26); owner-occupied (14); rented (social) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (36 addresses)
- 5, Waltons Parade
- 6a Waltons Parade
- Apartment 4, 1, Waltons Parade
- Flat 1 Station Terrace, 8-10, Waltons Parade
- Flat 1, 12, Waltons Parade
- Flat 1, 15, Waltons Parade
- Flat 2 Station Terrace, 8-10, Waltons Parade
- Flat 2, 12, Waltons Parade
- Flat 2, 15, Waltons Parade
- Flat 3 Station Terrace, 8-10, Waltons Parade
- Flat 3, 15, Waltons Parade
- Flat 4 Station Terrace, 8-10, Waltons Parade
- Flat 4, 15, Waltons Parade
- Flat 5 Station Terrace, 8-10, Waltons Parade
- Flat 6 Station Terrace, 8-10, Waltons Parade
- Flat 7 Station Terrace, 8-10, Waltons Parade
- Flat 8 Station Terrace, 8-10, Waltons Parade
- Flat 9 Station Terrace, 8-10, Waltons Parade
- Flat 10 Station Terrace, 8-10, Waltons Parade
- Flat 11 Station Terrace, 8-10, Waltons Parade
- Flat 12 Station Terrace, 8-10, Waltons Parade
- Flat 13 Station Terrace, 8-10, Waltons Parade
- Flat 14 Station Terrace, 8-10, Waltons Parade
- Flat 15 Station Terrace, 8-10, Waltons Parade
- Flat 16 Station Terrace, 8-10, Waltons Parade
- Flat 17 Station Terrace, 8-10, Waltons Parade
- Flat A, 3-4 Waltons Parade
- Flat B, 3-4 Waltons Parade
- Flat C, 3-4 Waltons Parade
- Flat E, 3-4 Waltons Parade
- Flat E, 6 Waltons Parade
- Flat f, 3-4 Waltons Parade
- Flat G, 3-4 Waltons Parade
- Flat H, 3-4 Waltons Parade
- Flat i, 3-4 Waltons Parade
- Flat J, 3-4 Waltons Parade
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 (77% of about 870 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Fishergate Hill Conservation Area (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- 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
- 1, WALTONS PARADE, grade II
- 1,2,2A,2B,2C, FISHERGATE HILL, grade II
- 5,6, FISHERGATE HILL, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former St Joseph's Orphanage, Theatre Street: up to 67 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- Mount Street / Garden Street: up to 47 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Guild House, Cross Street Winckley Sq, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Winckley House, Winckley Sq, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- 58-60, Guildhall Street Winckley Sq, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Govers House, 35 Glovers Court., permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Neptune House, 328 Marsh Lane., permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Portergate Phase 3, Great Shaw Street, Preston: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 26 October 2026 to 30 October 2026: NETWORK RAIL, Works for Rail Purposes, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 79 addresses are between 15 m and 21 m above sea level (18 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR1 8QT | 100% | 68% | 68% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Preston (Lancs) 5.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 160 m |
| Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bamber Bridge 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Christ Church St Preston City Centre | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fishergate Car park | 350 m |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 47.8 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fishergate Hill Surgery | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 12 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Constabulary | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 94 Fishergate Lloyds Bank | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Avenham Park 19 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 80 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 390 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Penwortham West Allotments 4.4 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 27 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Wilfrid, a listed building (Grade II*), 510 m (0.3 miles) east. 235 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 9 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Wilfrid | Listed building, Grade II* | 510 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Miller Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 560 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Church of St George the Martyr | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Avenham Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Harris Institute | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Preston War Memorial | Listed building, Grade I | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Castle Hill motte | Scheduled monument | 830 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Penwortham Old Bridge | Scheduled monument | 840 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church Wood | Wood | 950 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Crow Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Frenchwood Knoll | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Pool Plat | Tidal water | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| The Serpentine | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Bull Nose | Wetland | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 77 | 79 |
2 of the street's 79 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 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stoneygate Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Frenchwood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Cardinal Newman College Roman Catholic | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Penwortham Girls' High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams News PR1 8QU | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Pauls Pies PR1 8JD | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Nutty Butty PR1 8BJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| The Coffee House PR1 8HJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Nite Booze PR1 8PJ | Retailers - other | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Upper Crust PR1 8AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Starbucks PR1 8AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| The Beer House PR1 8AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Whistle Stop PR1 8AP | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Gourmet Coffee Bar and Kitchen PR1 8AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 4 Good | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Cafe Local PR1 8AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Reflections Restaurant and County Mess PR1 8XB | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2025 |
| The Exchange PR1 8XB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Vex Vegan Cookery PR1 8HX | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| BG Shop Preston PR1 8ND | Retailers - other | 250 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 92 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 |
| Shoplifting | 48 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Other theft | 16 |
| Drugs | 15 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 12 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Butler Street (102); On or near Walton'S Parade (39); On or near Stanley Place (27); On or near Good Street (21); On or near West Cliff (17).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 2% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 1% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 9% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 73% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 14% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 1% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 28% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 80% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: NETWORK RAIL: Works for Rail Purposes, 26 October 2026 to 30 October 2026 (road closure) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- PR1 8QT: 79 addresses of 80 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Stanley Place · Spring Bank · Christian Road · North Cliff Street · Stanley Terrace · Cliff Street · South Cliff Street · Ladyman Street · West Cliff Terrace · Maple Crescent · Christ Church Street · Pitt 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.