Winter Hill Close Preston
16 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR2), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30702683.
- Sales: 36 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £287,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 2, E: 1).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Preston (Lancs), about 6.3 km (3.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 690 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 64 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ribbleton Medical Centre, about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | £287,000 | £250,000 | £324,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £266,500 | £266,500 | £266,500 |
| 2023 | 1 | £254,000 | £254,000 | £254,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £215,000 | £210,000 | £220,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £168,000 | £143,000 | £193,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £178,000 | £178,000 | £178,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £178,000 | £178,000 | £178,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £162,000 | £162,000 | £162,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £192,750 | £148,500 | £237,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £137,125 | £126,250 | £148,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 5 PR2 5BJ | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 15 PR2 5BJ | Detached | £324,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2024 | 2 PR2 5BJ | Detached | £266,500 | |
| 27 Sep 2024 | 2 PR2 5BJ | Detached | £260,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Jul 2023 | 4 PR2 5BJ | Detached | £254,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2018 | 12 PR2 5BJ | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2015 | 4 PR2 5BJ | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2015 | 4 PR2 5BJ | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2014 | 12 PR2 5BJ | Semi-detached | £143,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2014 | 2 PR2 5BJ | Detached | £193,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2012 | 5 PR2 5BJ | Detached | £178,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2011 | 1 PR2 5BJ | Detached | £178,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2007 | 12 PR2 5BJ | Semi-detached | £162,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2006 | 10 PR2 5BJ | Semi-detached | £148,500 | |
| 23 Feb 2006 | 7 PR2 5BJ | Semi-detached | £237,000 | |
| 10 Sep 2004 | 12 PR2 5BJ | Semi-detached | £148,000 | |
| 21 May 2004 | 10 PR2 5BJ | Semi-detached | £126,250 | |
| 30 Oct 2003 | 13 PR2 5BJ | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2002 | 8 PR2 5BJ | Semi-detached | £89,995 | |
| 14 Dec 2001 | 14 PR2 5BJ | Semi-detached | £72,500 | |
| 16 Nov 2001 | 10 PR2 5BJ | Semi-detached | £75,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2001 | 2 PR2 5BJ | Detached | £93,000 | |
| 27 May 1998 | 13 PR2 5BJ | Detached | £98,950 | New build. |
| 29 Dec 1997 | 15 PR2 5BJ | Detached | £92,950 | New build. |
| 12 Dec 1997 | 5 PR2 5BJ | Detached | £75,950 | New build. |
| 5 Dec 1997 | 6 PR2 5BJ | Detached | £75,950 | New build. |
| 21 Nov 1997 | 11 PR2 5BJ | Detached | £77,950 | New build. |
| 6 Nov 1997 | 3 PR2 5BJ | Detached | £74,950 | New build. |
| 31 Oct 1997 | 1 PR2 5BJ | Detached | £79,950 | New build. |
| 31 Oct 1997 | 9 PR2 5BJ | Detached | £69,950 | New build. |
| 10 Oct 1997 | 4 PR2 5BJ | Detached | £89,950 | New build. |
| 19 Sep 1997 | 12 PR2 5BJ | Semi-detached | £56,950 | New build. |
| 5 Sep 1997 | 14 PR2 5BJ | Semi-detached | £56,950 | New build. |
| 27 Jun 1997 | 2 PR2 5BJ | Detached | £73,250 | New build. |
| 27 Jun 1997 | 10 PR2 5BJ | Semi-detached | £56,950 | New build. |
| 27 Jun 1997 | 8 PR2 5BJ | Semi-detached | £56,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 91 m². Most common: House, detached (6); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1991-1995 (5); 1996-2002 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 (39% of about 590 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR2 5BJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| PR2 5BF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 64 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR2 5BF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR2 5BJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Preston (Lancs) 5.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Bamber Bridge 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stone Cross Grimsargh | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Preston Park and Ride Junction 31a | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest E.ON Drive Public Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 53.1 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Ribbleton Medical Centre | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Grimsargh Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Longridge Road Dental Surgery | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Ramsay Fulwood Hall Hospital | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Fulwood Police Station | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 320 m² | 40 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.8 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,560 m² | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cow Hill Wood | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Tun Brook Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Dingle Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Grimsargh Wetlands | Wetland | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Brockholes Quarry | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Tenter Hill | Hill | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 16 |
2 of the street's 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Preston Grange Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryledes PR2 5AR | Mobile caterer | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 31 Jul 2025 |
| GXO Drinks Limited PR2 5BB | Distributors/Transporters | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 May 2023 |
| Novus DNA PR2 5AP | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Discovery Vine Childcare PR2 5SD | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Winter Hill Close (9); On or near Pendle Hill Close (7); On or near Peacock Hill Close (3); On or near The Hills (1); On or near Jeffrey Hill Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 28% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 79% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 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) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 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
Pendle Hill Close · Jeffrey Hill Close · Peacock Hill Close · The Hills · Longridge Road · Rough Hey Place · Preston Road
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.