Postcode sector · PR1 9

Preston PR1 9 area guide

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Is Preston PR1 9 a good place to live?

In Preston (PR1 9), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £223,907 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, 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.

Flood risk in Preston PR1 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Preston PR1 9 is rated high. Around 16.0% of properties (1,048 of 6,554) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 897 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)

1995: £49,217 (203 sales)1996: £53,588 (176 sales)1997: £55,332 (256 sales)1998: £55,554 (219 sales)1999: £57,529 (242 sales)2000: £60,362 (300 sales)2001: £64,289 (281 sales)2002: £80,738 (342 sales)2003: £98,086 (313 sales)2004: £138,845 (364 sales)2005: £147,811 (308 sales)2006: £146,465 (310 sales)2007: £154,304 (319 sales)2008: £142,225 (139 sales)2009: £142,727 (130 sales)2010: £151,949 (134 sales)2011: £140,217 (131 sales)2012: £150,033 (150 sales)2013: £148,345 (163 sales)2014: £139,506 (216 sales)2015: £163,794 (238 sales)2016: £161,033 (240 sales)2017: £158,425 (193 sales)2018: £189,104 (266 sales)2019: £224,670 (239 sales)2020: £197,060 (212 sales)2021: £240,171 (265 sales)2022: £206,425 (246 sales)2023: £215,301 (219 sales)2024: £223,907 (266 sales)2025: £223,628 (251 sales)2026: £209,860 (58 sales) 2026: £209,860 (58 sales) — part year so far £240,171 £49,217 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in PR1 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (58 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 76 crimesJun 24: 72 crimesJul 24: 80 crimesAug 24: 79 crimesSep 24: 62 crimesOct 24: 67 crimesNov 24: 57 crimesDec 24: 99 crimesJan 25: 66 crimesFeb 25: 82 crimesMar 25: 78 crimesApr 25: 98 crimesMay 25: 86 crimesJun 25: 117 crimesJul 25: 103 crimesAug 25: 114 crimesSep 25: 98 crimesOct 25: 99 crimesNov 25: 64 crimesDec 25: 62 crimesJan 26: 78 crimesFeb 26: 86 crimesMar 26: 62 crimesApr 26: 79 crimes Apr 26: 79 crimes 117 57 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in PR1 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 82/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
45
One-person households
31%
Households with children
27%
Households
8,366

Owned 75% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for PR1 9.

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Preston PR1 9: frequently asked questions

Is Preston PR1 9 a good place to live?

In Preston (PR1 9), recorded crime is about the national average, homes sell for around £223,907 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Preston PR1 9?

Recorded crime in Preston PR1 9 runs at 272.4 per 1,000 properties, 2% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Preston PR1 9 safe?

Crime in Preston PR1 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Preston PR1 9 runs at 272.4 per 1,000 properties, 2% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Preston PR1 9?

Homes in Preston PR1 9 sell for around £223,907 on average, based on 266 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Preston PR1 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Preston PR1 9 is rated high. Around 16.0% of properties (1,048 of 6,554) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 897 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Preston PR1 9?

There are 5 schools in Preston PR1 9 (5 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Preston PR1 9 a deprived area?

Preston PR1 9 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).