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PR3

PRESTON

Lancashire, North West, England

PR3 covers PRESTON in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £312,721
1yr change ▲ 1.9%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 3 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£312,721

▲ 1.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

9% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

38 schools

Broadband Speed

297 Mbps

Property Prices in PR3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PR3 is £312,721, which is 23% above the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in PR3 cost 9.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PR3 have risen 1.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £385,375 1272
Semi-detached £228,759 731
Terraced £184,524 549
Flat £165,442 119
All types £312,721 2832

5-Year Price History

£309K £312K £314K £316K £318K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in PR3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PR3 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in PR3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PR3 has 38 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Outstanding and 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Forton Primary School Primary Good mi
Nateby Primary School Primary Good mi
Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Garstang Community Primary School Primary Good mi
Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good mi

3

Outstanding

8

Good

2

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

118,743

Population

67

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
16.0%
Social rent
8.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PR3 are 297.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

297.0 Mbps

Avg Download

53.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

71%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PR3 is collected by Wyre. The Band D rate is £2,152/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

PR

PR3 — PRESTON

Area Summary

PR3 (PRESTON) offers property prices near the national average (£312,721), low crime (94% below national average), strong school provision (3 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (297 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in PR3?
The average house price in PR3 (PRESTON) is £312,721, based on 2832 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 9% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.9% over the past year.
Is PR3 a safe area to live?
Crime in PR3 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in PR3?
There are 38 schools in or near PR3. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 8 Good. 2 schools require improvement.
What is the council tax in PR3?
Council tax in PR3 is collected by Wyre. The Band D rate is £2,152 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in PR3?
The average broadband download speed in PR3 is 297 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 71%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in PR3 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in PR3 are owner-occupied. 16% are privately rented and 8% are social housing. The total population is approximately 118,743.