Preston PR5 8 area guide
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Is Preston PR5 8 a good place to live?
In Preston (PR5 8), recorded crime is 222% above the national average, homes sell for around £183,437 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
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Avg sold price
£183,437
Population
9,145
Recorded crime
861.4
Schools
3
Broadband
73%
Flood risk
None
Flood risk in Preston PR5 8
Preston PR5 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~2,485 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
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 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (14 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 8 (May 24–Apr 26, average 89/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 43
- One-person households
- 34%
- Households with children
- 27%
- Households
- 3,961
Owned 59% · Social rent 28% · Private rent 12%
Census 2021 (ONS), for PR5 8.
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Preston PR5 8: frequently asked questions
Is Preston PR5 8 a good place to live?
In Preston (PR5 8), recorded crime is 222% above the national average, homes sell for around £183,437 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Preston PR5 8?
Recorded crime in Preston PR5 8 runs at 861.4 per 1,000 properties, 222% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Preston PR5 8 safe?
Crime in Preston PR5 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Preston PR5 8 runs at 861.4 per 1,000 properties, 222% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Preston PR5 8?
Homes in Preston PR5 8 sell for around £183,437 on average, based on 49 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Preston PR5 8 at risk of flooding?
Preston PR5 8 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~2,485 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.
How many schools are there in Preston PR5 8?
There are 3 schools in Preston PR5 8 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Preston PR5 8 a deprived area?
Preston PR5 8 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).