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About

Cadley & College sits on the northwestern edge of Preston's city centre, primarily a residential district characterised by Victorian terraced housing and modern apartment blocks. The area is defined by its proximity to the University of Central Lancashire's main campus, giving it a consistent student population. Streets are arranged in a tight grid pattern, with local shops and takeaways concentrated along the main thoroughfares like Fylde Road.

A notable feature is the presence of the Harris Park football pitches and the West View Leisure Centre, providing green space and community facilities. The area's identity is closely linked to the university, with the Students' Union building and library forming a significant local landmark. Residential life here is a mix of long-term residents and temporary student occupants.

Area overview

On average Cadley & College has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cadley & College is £54,051 per year. There are 7 schools in Cadley & College: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Cadley & College is home to around 8,368 people, with a population density of about 3,021.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cadley & College Population
8,368
Population density
3,021.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.12(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.57(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.06(-55%)
Other theft
2.63(-60%)
Public order
2.51(-75%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,784
57.18%
Indian
2,112
25.24%
Pakistani
552
6.6%
Other White
153
1.83%
Other Asian
105
1.25%
Total population: 8,367

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,750
40.31%
No qualifications
1,158
16.97%
Level 3 (A level)
1,048
15.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
819
12.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
528
7.74%
Total 16+ residents: 6,822

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,470
45.24%
Owns with a mortgage
944
29.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
391
12.03%
Other social rented
283
8.71%
Other forms of private rent
89
2.74%
Total households: 3,249

Property prices in Cadley & College

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £261,000 in Cadley & College area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cadley & College 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 Cadley & College over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£332,500
Flats4£80,000
Semi-Detached44£255,500
Terraced3£160,000

10 years median price trend in Cadley & College

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cadley & College.

All postcodes in Cadley & College

PR28AG

Watling Street Road

PR28LQ

Winton Avenue

PR23JR

Banbury Drive

PR23HP

Kings Drive

PR28DJ

Duchy Avenue

PR28LS

Croftgate

PR23QJ

Talbot Street

PR28ER

Kennington Road

PR28EZ

Mason Hill View

PR29QN

Greystock Avenue

PR23HX

Southgate

PR28EQ

Lindale Road

PR23HU

Stratford Drive

PR23SF

Millbank

PR28BS

Bedford Road

PR28PH

Higher Bank Road

PR28LB

The Friars

PR28QY

St Vincents Road

PR23QY

Beacon Avenue

PR28YS

Lorton Close

PR29QD

Hall Road

PR29QQ

Northlands

PR23HS

Eastgate

PR23HT

Stratford Drive

PR28DN

Manor Avenue

PR28XN

Nooklands

PR28NX

Chapman Road

PR23HY

Westgate

PR23PT

Black Bull Lane

PR23QN

Hillside Avenue

PR23QP

Savick Road

PR23RX

Cadley Causeway

PR28LE

The Handbridge

PR29QE

Shire Bank Crescent

PR28PY

Heathway

PR28XE

Garstang Road

PR23JQ

Edgehill Close

PR23QL

Aubigny Drive

PR28BY

Westway Court

PR28HN

Kensington Drive

PR28PD

Higher Bank Road

PR29QB

Garstang Road

PR23QT

Cadley Causeway

PR23QX

Boys Lane

PR28EB

Sharoe Green Lane

PR28EU

Beechway

PR28LJ

The Triangle

PR28EA

Watling Street Road

PR28EP

Holmfield Road

PR28JT

Empress Avenue

PR28YX

St Vincents Road

PR23JB

Regent Drive

PR28HY

Calder Avenue

PR28PN

Park Road

PR28PR

Forestway

PR23JJ

Oxford Road

PR23YT

The Filberts

PR23JL

Oxford Road

PR28RA

St Vincents Road

PR23GQ

St Anthonys Close

PR28BT

Kennington Road

PR28UR

St Vincents Road

PR23PU

Black Bull Lane

PR23QZ

Boys Lane

PR23SD

Mill Croft

PR28NQ

Victoria Road

PR28PB

Park Walk

PR28EN

Holmfield Road

PR28ET

Chapel Road

PR28FG

Brookview

PR28ED

Sharoe Green Lane

PR28DQ

Arroyo Way

PR23JD

Regent Drive

PR28EF

Glebe Close

PR28EW

Centurion Court

PR28JL

Strathmore Road

PR28PS

Victoria Road

PR28NN

Victoria Road

PR28NS

Lower Bank Road

PR28WY

Gregson Way

PR28AJ

Victoria Road

PR28DZ

Merryburn Close

PR28LR

Newgate

PR23JS

Berwick Drive

PR28DD

Fulwood Hall Lane

PR28DP

Mason Hill View

PR28JY

Woodside Avenue

PR28RD

Garstang Road

PR23QB

Harland Street

PR28JQ

Garstang Road

PR28NB

Garstang Road

PR28DA

Fulwood Hall Lane

PR28EX

Poole Road

PR28YU

St Vincents Road

PR28AH

Watling Street Road

PR28EG

Albert Road

PR28JU

York Avenue

PR28LA

Foregate

PR28NP

Victoria Road

PR28LF

Allengate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.