Postcode sector · PR4 3

Preston PR4 3 area guide

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Is Preston PR4 3 a good place to live?

In Preston (PR4 3), recorded crime is 89% below the national average, homes sell for around £319,970 on average, there are 6 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 7/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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Avg sold price
£319,970
from 186 sales
Population
23,126
Deprivation decile 7/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
28.7
per 1,000 · -89% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
6 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
86%
gigabit-ready · 94% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.9% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Preston PR4 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Preston PR4 3 is rated high. Around 0.9% of properties (60 of 6,453) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 20 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 PR4 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (35 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 PR4 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 14/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 46
One-person households: 26%
Households with children: 26%
Households: 9,378

Owned 78% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 14%

Census 2021 (ONS), for PR4 3.

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Preston PR4 3: frequently asked questions

Is Preston PR4 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Preston PR4 3?

Recorded crime in Preston PR4 3 runs at 28.7 per 1,000 properties, 89% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Preston PR4 3 safe?

Crime in Preston PR4 3 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Preston PR4 3 runs at 28.7 per 1,000 properties, 89% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Preston PR4 3?

Homes in Preston PR4 3 sell for around £319,970 on average, based on 186 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Preston PR4 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Preston PR4 3 is rated high. Around 0.9% of properties (60 of 6,453) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 20 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Preston PR4 3?

There are 6 schools in Preston PR4 3 (6 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Preston PR4 3 a deprived area?

Preston PR4 3 sits in deprivation decile 7 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).