Postcode sector · PR5 6

Preston PR5 6 area guide

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Is Preston PR5 6 a good place to live?

In Preston (PR5 6), recorded crime is 13% above the national average, homes sell for around £215,196 on average, there are 8 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 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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Avg sold price
£215,196
from 220 sales
Population
28,222
Deprivation decile 5/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
302.1
per 1,000 · +13% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
8
3 primary · 2 secondary
Broadband
91%
gigabit-ready · 98% superfast
Flood risk
High
10.5% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Preston PR5 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Preston PR5 6 is rated high. Around 10.5% of properties (664 of 6,340) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 403 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 PR5 6, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (47 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 PR5 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 90/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 42
One-person households: 31%
Households with children: 29%
Households: 12,067

Owned 70% · Social rent 16% · Private rent 14%

Census 2021 (ONS), for PR5 6.

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Preston PR5 6: frequently asked questions

Is Preston PR5 6 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Preston PR5 6?

Recorded crime in Preston PR5 6 runs at 302.1 per 1,000 properties, 13% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Preston PR5 6 safe?

Crime in Preston PR5 6 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Preston PR5 6 runs at 302.1 per 1,000 properties, 13% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Preston PR5 6?

Homes in Preston PR5 6 sell for around £215,196 on average, based on 220 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Preston PR5 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Preston PR5 6 is rated high. Around 10.5% of properties (664 of 6,340) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 403 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Preston PR5 6?

There are 8 schools in Preston PR5 6 (3 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Preston PR5 6 a deprived area?

Preston PR5 6 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).