Preston PR8 9 area guide
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Is Preston PR8 9 a good place to live?
In Preston (PR8 9), recorded crime is 62% above the national average, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
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Population
3,425
Recorded crime
432.4
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in PR8 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 12/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 40
- One-person households
- 42%
- Households with children
- 20%
- Households
- 1,538
Owned 53% · Social rent 6% · Private rent 38%
Census 2021 (ONS), for PR8 9.
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Preston PR8 9: frequently asked questions
Is Preston PR8 9 a good place to live?
In Preston (PR8 9), recorded crime is 62% above the national average, 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 PR8 9?
Recorded crime in Preston PR8 9 runs at 432.4 per 1,000 properties, 62% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Preston PR8 9 safe?
Crime in Preston PR8 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Preston PR8 9 runs at 432.4 per 1,000 properties, 62% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Preston PR8 9 a deprived area?
Preston PR8 9 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).