Preston PR1 8 area guide
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Is Preston PR1 8 a good place to live?
In Preston (PR1 8), recorded crime is 8% above the national average, homes sell for around £127,239 on average, there is 1 school in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£127,239
Population
11,067
Recorded crime
289.7
Schools
1
Broadband
90%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Preston PR1 8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Preston PR1 8 is rated high. Around 51.6% of properties (1,826 of 3,539) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,587 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in PR1 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (24 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in PR1 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 73/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 30
- One-person households
- 46%
- Households with children
- 18%
- Households
- 4,701
Owned 35% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 49%
Census 2021 (ONS), for PR1 8.
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Preston PR1 8: frequently asked questions
Is Preston PR1 8 a good place to live?
In Preston (PR1 8), recorded crime is 8% above the national average, homes sell for around £127,239 on average, there is 1 school in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Preston PR1 8?
Recorded crime in Preston PR1 8 runs at 289.7 per 1,000 properties, 8% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Preston PR1 8 safe?
Crime in Preston PR1 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Preston PR1 8 runs at 289.7 per 1,000 properties, 8% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Preston PR1 8?
Homes in Preston PR1 8 sell for around £127,239 on average, based on 104 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Preston PR1 8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Preston PR1 8 is rated high. Around 51.6% of properties (1,826 of 3,539) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 1,587 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Preston PR1 8?
There is 1 school in Preston PR1 8 (1 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Preston PR1 8 a deprived area?
Preston PR1 8 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).