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PR5

PRESTON

Lancashire, North West, England

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PR5 encompasses PRESTON and its surrounding areas in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £255,124
1yr change ▼ 1.7%
Crime 37% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£255,124

▼ 1.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

11% below national avg

Crime Rate

51.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

37% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

24 schools

Broadband Speed

326 Mbps

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.

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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

£232K £249K £265K £282K £298K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

4

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

116,113

Population

67

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.

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326.0 Mbps

Avg Download

59.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

79%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

PR

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 about PR5 PRESTON

What is the average house price in PR5 PRESTON?
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 PRESTON 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 is the population of PR5 PRESTON?
The population of PR5 (PRESTON) is approximately 116,113 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 36% of homes are owner-occupied, 11% are privately rented, and 10% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in PR5 PRESTON?
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.

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