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Broughton & Wychnor

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About

Broughton & Wychnor is a residential area located in the northern part of Preston, Lancashire. The neighborhood features a mix of housing, including detached and semi-detached homes, with some older properties and newer developments. It is situated near major roads like the A6 and M6, providing easy access to Preston city center and surrounding areas. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to families and commuters.

The area is known for its quiet, suburban atmosphere, with green spaces like Wychnor Park offering recreational opportunities. Broughton & Wychnor is close to Preston’s business and retail hubs, making it a practical choice for those working in the city. The community has a mix of long-term residents and newcomers, contributing to a settled yet evolving character. Public transport links and proximity to Preston’s broader infrastructure add to its convenience.

Area overview

On average Broughton & Wychnor has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Broughton & Wychnor is £56,100 per year. There are 8 schools in Broughton & Wychnor: 6 primary (2 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Broughton & Wychnor Population
9,749
Population density
257.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,223
84.36%
Indian
607
6.23%
Pakistani
213
2.19%
Other White
134
1.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
77
0.79%
Total population: 9,748

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,758
46.52%
Owns outright
1,537
40.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
209
5.53%
Shared ownership
108
2.86%
Other social rented
100
2.65%
Total households: 3,779

Property prices in Broughton & Wychnor

Based on 244 recent sales, the median property price is £324,975 in Broughton & Wychnor area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,400 up to £1,171,027.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Broughton & Wychnor in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Broughton & Wychnor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached169£365,000
Flats2£111,750
Semi-Detached58£223,998
Terraced15£157,450

10 years median price trend in Broughton & Wychnor

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Broughton & Wychnor.

All postcodes in Broughton & Wychnor

PR40YS

Broughton & Wychnor

PR40YX

Broughton & Wychnor

PR23WE

Marston Close

PR29AU

D'urton Lane

PR35LF

Broughton & Wychnor

PR40HD

Crown Lane

PR40HQ

Chapel Lane

PR40RR

Bartle Lane

PR40UZ

Broughton & Wychnor

PR40SZ

Lewth Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.