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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

PR23SB

Lythcoe Avenue

PR28BU

Devonshire Road

PR23HR

Eastgate

PR23SN

Rossall Road

PR23HD

Mill Lane

PR23RJ

St Theresas Drive

PR28DG

Arroyo Way

PR28HA

Valley View

PR23JP

Edgehill Drive

PR23PJ

Savick Court

PR28AE

Watling Street Road

PR28BP

Watling Street Road

PR28DH

Duchy Avenue

PR28DL

Allenby Avenue

PR28LL

Highgate Avenue

PR28NA

Garstang Road

PR29QJ

Harrison Road

PR22HF

Mill Gate

PR28EJ

Sharoe Green Lane

PR29QL

Greystock Avenue

PR23JX

Black Bull Lane

PR23QD

Fowler Street

PR28DF

Ironside Close

PR28LD

The Chines

PR29XD

Garstang Road

PR23JA

Regent Drive

PR23JU

Black Bull Lane

PR28NU

Lower Bank Road

PR23QH

Douglas Road North

PR28DR

Ironside Close

PR28DY

Watling Street Road

PR28ND

Victoria Road

PR28EH

Sharoe Green Lane

PR28EL

Fairfield Road

PR28JJ

Derby Road

PR28JP

Garstang Road

PR28JS

Garstang Road

PR28LN

Highgate Avenue

PR28LP

Highgate Close

PR29RG

Ferndale

PR28NY

Chapman Road

PR28UT

Victoria Court

PR28FH

Fareham Close

PR28PL

East Road

PR28QA

St Vincents Road

PR23QR

Alvern Avenue

PR28JX

York Avenue

PR28NL

Victoria Road

PR28PJ

Albert Road

PR28EY

Lulworth Road

PR28LT

Moorgate

PR28NJ

Victoria Road

PR28PE

Higher Bank Road

PR29QH

Harrison Road

PR28BL

Greenfield Gardens

PR28BX

Westway

PR28HD

Halkin Close

PR28JR

Garstang Road

PR28NR

West Road

PR28HX

Merton Avenue

PR23QS

Alvern Crescent

PR23AQ

Lytham Road

PR23QW

Boys Lane

PR23YS

The Filberts

PR28DB

Fulwood Hall Lane

PR28JH

Lytham Road

PR28PA

Park Walk

PR28NH

Victoria Road

PR23ST

Millhaven

PR28ES

Kennington Road

PR28HB

Kingsfold Avenue

PR23JT

Dunbar Drive

PR23PY

Black Bull Lane

PR28JN

Withy Parade

PR28LY

The Vale

PR23GH

St Anthonys Crescent

PR23PX

Black Bull Lane

PR23QE

Brook Street North

PR28EE

Sharoe Green Lane

PR28UX

The Hawthorns

PR23JN

Warwick Close

PR23RL

St Catherines Drive

PR28UY

Medway

PR28WR

Chapman Road

PR28DW

Vicarage Lane

PR23QF

Old Orchard

PR28AL

Garrison Road

PR28HE

Sharoe Green Lane

PR28LH

The Coombes

PR23QQ

Hillpark Avenue

PR23QU

Beacon Grove

PR23HE

Haddon Place

PR23JE

Regent Grove

PR23QA

Black Bull Lane

PR28BQ

Watling Street Road

PR23YQ

Filberts Close

PR28FF

The Drive

PR28JB

Lytham Road

PR28NE

Victoria Road

PR28BJ

Kennington Road

Data Sources

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