PR5 — PRESTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in PR5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PR5 is £255,124, broadly in line with the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in PR5 cost 11.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in PR5 have fallen 1.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£315,231	518
Semi-detached	£185,688	887
Terraced	£145,857	512
Flat	£108,828	77
All types	£255,124	2059

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in PR5

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

With 51.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PR5 has a crime rate well 37% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

15.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

16.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

7.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in PR5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PR5 has 24 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Lostock Hall Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Coupe Green Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Clayton Brook Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Westwood Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

116,113

Population

Median Age

36%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

36.0%

Private rent

11.0%

Social rent

10.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PR5 are 326.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

326.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

79%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PR5 is collected by South Ribble. The Band D rate is £2,142/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

PR5 — PRESTON

Area Summary

PR5 (PRESTON) offers property prices near the national average (£255,124), low crime (37% below national average), 24 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (326 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in PR5?

The average house price in PR5 (PRESTON) is £255,124, based on 2059 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 11% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 1.7% over the past year.

Is PR5 a safe area to live?

Crime in PR5 is significantly below the national average (51.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (15.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (16.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in PR5?

There are 24 schools in or near PR5. 17% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in PR5?

Council tax in PR5 is collected by South Ribble. The Band D rate is £2,142 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in PR5?

The average broadband download speed in PR5 is 326 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 79%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in PR5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 36% of homes in PR5 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 10% are social housing. The total population is approximately 116,113.