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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 38 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
38
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
20.32(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.13(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.42(-51%)
Vehicle crime
2.75(-54%)
Other theft
2.63(-60%)
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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 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
Semi-Detached43£250,000
Terraced3£167,500
Flats4£88,500
Detached17£285,000

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

PR23QU

Beacon Grove

PR28PJ

Albert Road

PR28UR

St Vincents Road

PR28LP

Highgate Close

PR23HU

Stratford Drive

PR28JH

Lytham Road

PR28JJ

Derby Road

PR23PT

Black Bull Lane

PR28DG

Arroyo Way

PR23SB

Lythcoe Avenue

PR28NA

Garstang Road

PR28AG

Watling Street Road

PR28BU

Devonshire Road

PR29QE

Shire Bank Crescent

PR28EU

Beechway

PR28FF

The Drive

PR28BT

Kennington Road

PR29QD

Hall Road

PR28NY

Chapman Road

PR28PE

Higher Bank Road

PR28NN

Victoria Road

PR23QA

Black Bull Lane

PR23JL

Oxford Road

PR28ES

Kennington Road

PR28BY

Westway Court

PR28HD

Halkin Close

PR23AQ

Lytham Road

PR28LF

Allengate

PR23QN

Hillside Avenue

PR28BL

Greenfield Gardens

PR28HB

Kingsfold Avenue

PR28LB

The Friars

PR28EF

Glebe Close

PR28LH

The Coombes

PR28DH

Duchy Avenue

PR28DQ

Arroyo Way

PR23QD

Fowler Street

PR28NB

Garstang Road

PR28PA

Park Walk

PR28DW

Vicarage Lane

PR28FG

Brookview

PR28JL

Strathmore Road

PR23PX

Black Bull Lane

PR29QH

Harrison Road

PR28LY

The Vale

PR28NH

Victoria Road

PR28HY

Calder Avenue

PR28PN

Park Road

PR23HP

Kings Drive

PR28BS

Bedford Road

PR28EA

Watling Street Road

PR28EW

Centurion Court

PR23QB

Harland Street

PR28PS

Victoria Road

PR23QT

Cadley Causeway

PR23QP

Savick Road

PR28JY

Woodside Avenue

PR28LS

Croftgate

PR23JQ

Edgehill Close

PR28PY

Heathway

PR23JT

Dunbar Drive

PR28NU

Lower Bank Road

PR28BP

Watling Street Road

PR28JB

Lytham Road

PR28LJ

The Triangle

PR29QL

Greystock Avenue

PR29QB

Garstang Road

PR28NR

West Road

PR28EJ

Sharoe Green Lane

PR23YS

The Filberts

PR23QY

Beacon Avenue

PR28DR

Ironside Close

PR23QW

Boys Lane

PR28HE

Sharoe Green Lane

PR28EE

Sharoe Green Lane

PR28JP

Garstang Road

PR23RX

Cadley Causeway

PR28RD

Garstang Road

PR23JN

Warwick Close

PR23GH

St Anthonys Crescent

PR28NJ

Victoria Road

PR28EP

Holmfield Road

PR28LQ

Winton Avenue

PR28NX

Chapman Road

PR28LR

Newgate

PR23HT

Stratford Drive

PR28FH

Fareham Close

PR23HD

Mill Lane

PR23QS

Alvern Crescent

PR28BX

Westway

PR28LL

Highgate Avenue

PR28NE

Victoria Road

PR28BJ

Kennington Road

PR28UY

Medway

PR23SD

Mill Croft

PR28DJ

Duchy Avenue

PR23HY

Westgate

PR28UT

Victoria Court

PR28DN

Manor Avenue

PR28NL

Victoria Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.