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Preston Rural East

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About

Preston Rural East is a ward located in the northeastern part of Preston, Lancashire. It covers a mix of farmland, open countryside, and small settlements, offering a quieter alternative to the city centre. The area includes villages like Grimsargh and Goosnargh, which retain a traditional rural character. The ward is bordered by the M6 motorway, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities.

The landscape features rolling fields, hedgerows, and scattered woodlands, typical of the Lancashire countryside. Local amenities include village pubs, primary schools, and community centres, serving the needs of residents. The ward is also home to several historic buildings, such as St Mary's Church in Goosnargh. While largely rural, Preston Rural East benefits from its proximity to urban facilities in Preston, balancing countryside living with convenience.

Area overview

On average Preston Rural East has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Preston Rural East is £52,352 per year. There are 3 schools in Preston Rural East: 2 primary (2 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Preston Rural East Population
8,650
Population density
274.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,705
89.1%
Indian
343
3.97%
Other White
111
1.28%
Pakistani
106
1.23%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
56
0.65%
Total population: 8,648

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,464
43.85%
Owns with a mortgage
1,344
40.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
286
8.57%
Other social rented
125
3.74%
Other forms of private rent
55
1.65%
Total households: 3,339

Property prices in Preston Rural East

Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £281,500 in Preston Rural East area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,500 up to £1,065,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Preston Rural East 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 Preston Rural East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached106£362,998
Flats6£114,975
Semi-Detached70£230,850
Terraced26£175,500

10 years median price trend in Preston Rural East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Preston Rural East.

All postcodes in Preston Rural East

PR25DS

Whittingham Lane

PR25JN

Swallowfold

PR25TR

Bulrush Road

PR32JE

Cumeragh Lane

PR35NA

Broughton & Wychnor

PR35JU

Ashford Crescent

PR40AT

Lowcroft

PR40AU

Lowcroft

PR25JG

Brindle Place

PR25LW

Crofts Drive

PR29BJ

Broughton & Wychnor

PR32AJ

Cumeragh Lane

PR35NF

Broughton & Wychnor

PR35JL

Broadfield

PR35LG

St Johns Court

PR32RY

Grimsargh & Goosnargh

PR25JZ

Alexander Place

PR25RJ

Alyesbury Court

PR35FL

Broughton & Wychnor

PR35AF

Halshaw Drive

PR35DW

Broughton & Wychnor

PR35EP

Broughton & Wychnor

PR25DP

Grimsargh & Goosnargh

PR25JF

Crofts Drive

PR25LG

Brabiner Lane

PR25NF

Alyesbury Court

PR32AT

Camforth Hall Lane

PR32FH

Back Lane

PR35EJ

Broughton & Wychnor

PR35LP

Moorcroft

PR35NH

Broughton & Wychnor

PR25DT

Grimsargh & Goosnargh

PR25HX

Preston Road

PR25SS

D'urton Lane

PR29AS

Fernyhalgh Lane

PR29BB

Shearwater Drive

PR35FH

Broughton & Wychnor

PR32EE

Ashley Lane

PR35FN

Broughton & Wychnor

PR35EL

Broughton & Wychnor

PR35EU

Broughton & Wychnor

PR35JE

Moor Lane

PR25LE

Alston Lane

PR25RH

Roshaw

PR25SQ

Brabiner Lane

PR32BD

Beacon Drive

PR32DT

Grimsargh & Goosnargh

PR32NF

Grimsargh & Goosnargh

PR35BF

Red Kite Street

PR35BQ

Durton Yard

PR40AX

Sunningdale

PR25DJ

Hopper Close

PR25SF

Grimsargh & Goosnargh

PR25SH

Whittingham Lane

PR25SL

Haighton Green Lane

PR29BH

Heron Drive

PR32JD

Brabiner Lane

PR32EA

Acreage Close

PR32FU

Grimsargh & Goosnargh

PR35BZ

Broughton & Wychnor

PR35EZ

Broughton & Wychnor

PR35HE

Moor Lane

PR35JA

Church Lane

PR35JX

Northway

PR35JY

West Crescent

PR25LA

Fell View

PR25LL

Cedar Close

PR25LU

Carbis Avenue

PR32AS

Camforth Hall Lane

PR32HE

Whittingham Road

PR32JJ

Haighton Green Lane

PR32RT

Grimsargh & Goosnargh

PR35BL

Sparrowhawk Close

PR35FD

Broughton & Wychnor

PR35LJ

Highrigg Drive

PR40AY

Normandy Road

PR25JR

Dixons Lane

PR32BB

Green Acre

PR32JL

D'urton Lane

PR35FJ

Broughton & Wychnor

PR25DW

Grimsargh & Goosnargh

PR35FB

Broughton & Wychnor

PR25JY

Lynwood Avenue

PR25LS

Dixons Lane

PR25RP

Whittingham Lane

PR25RQ

Waingate

PR25SE

Whittingham Lane

PR29AY

Witton Road

PR35FF

Broughton & Wychnor

PR32DU

Longridge Road

PR32BS

Nook Field

PR32JZ

Grimsargh & Goosnargh

PR32RU

Grimsargh & Goosnargh

PR35DG

Grimsargh & Goosnargh

PR35NG

Broughton & Wychnor

PR25BU

Peacock Hill Close

PR25JH

Preston Road

PR32BU

Parkgate

PR35BH

Goldcrest Drive

PR35EB

Whitehall Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.