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Preston Rural East

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About

Preston Rural East ward encompasses a primarily agricultural landscape on the eastern fringe of the city. The area is characterised by open farmland, scattered settlements, and country lanes, with the M6 motorway forming a significant part of its western boundary. Land use is dominated by arable fields and livestock pastures, contributing to a distinctly non-urban character compared to the city centre. The ward includes the communities of Grimsargh and Whittingham, which serve as focal points within the wider rural setting.

The area's history is visibly tied to the land, with several historic farmsteads and large country houses, such as Haighton House, dotting the parish. A notable local feature is the Whittingham Hospital complex, a vast former psychiatric hospital whose grounds and remaining structures form a prominent part of the local landscape. Public footpaths and bridleways, including routes along the River Ribble, provide access to the countryside, emphasising the ward's open and green environment.

Area overview

On average Preston Rural East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Preston Rural East is £63,027 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). Preston Rural East is home to around 8,650 people, with a population density of about 274.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.82(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.69(+102%)
Shoplifting
22.77(+299%)
Other theft
11.1(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.44(-6%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,782
40.4%
Level 3 (A level)
1,233
17.91%
No qualifications
916
13.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
885
12.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
524
7.61%
Total 16+ residents: 6,886

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 218 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 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
Detached124£373,048
Flats5£134,950
Semi-Detached65£230,995
Terraced24£175,000

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

PR25JT

Preston Road

PR25BG

Pendle Hill Close

PR25LR

Elston Green

PR35ET

Meadow View Close

PR25JN

Swallowfold

PR25TR

Moss Nook Drive

PR35NA

Shelduck Avenue

PR40AT

Moss House Road

PR40AU

Low Croft

PR25DS

Park Way Close

PR32JE

Whittingham Hospital Grounds

PR35JU

Ashford Crescent

PR25JG

Brindle Place

PR29BJ

Diver Road

PR32AJ

Cumeragh Lane

PR35JL

Woodplumpton Lane

PR35LG

St Johns Court

PR35NF

Gadwall Close

PR25LW

Crofts Drive

PR25JZ

Alexander Place

PR25RJ

Ribblesdale Drive

PR35AF

Halshaw Drive

PR35EP

North Acre Close

PR32RY

Bird Tree Court

PR35DW

Cardwell Crescent

PR35FL

Canon Close

PR25LG

Dixons Lane

PR35NH

Curlew Close

PR25DP

Cotton Street

PR25JF

Douglas Lane

PR25NF

Aylesbury Court

PR32AT

Whittingham Lane

PR32FH

Back Lane

PR35EJ

New Church Avenue

PR35LP

Moorcroft

PR29BB

Egret Close

PR32EE

Ashley Lane

PR35EU

Pasture Way

PR35FH

Irvine Way

PR35FN

Newt Gardens

PR35JE

Garstang Road

PR25DT

Nave Close

PR25HX

Preston Road

PR25SS

Airey Houses

PR29AS

Redwing Drive

PR35EL

Astley Drive

PR32DT

Bainbridge Road

PR32NF

Tansy Road

PR35BF

Red Kite Street

PR40AX

Sunningdale

PR25RH

Roshaw

PR25LE

Elston Lane

PR25SQ

Haighton Green Lane

PR32BD

Churchgate

PR35BQ

D'Urton Yard

PR25SF

Preston Rural East

PR25SH

Cow Hill

PR29BH

Heron Drive

PR35EZ

Palmer Close

PR32FU

Fauna Drive

PR32JD

Brabiner Lane

PR35BZ

Norshaw Crescent

PR35JA

Garstang Road

PR25DJ

Hopper Close

PR25SL

Whittingham Lane

PR32EA

Halfpenny Lane

PR35HE

Garstang Road

PR35JX

Northway

PR35JY

West Crescent

PR25LA

Yew Tree Avenue

PR32HE

Sapling Drive

PR32JJ

Whittingham Lane

PR35FD

Twisse Close

PR35FT

Preston Rural East

PR25LL

Lindale Avenue

PR25LU

Carbis Avenue

PR32AS

Camforth Hall Lane

PR32RT

Seven Waters Close

PR35BL

Sparrowhawk Close

PR35LJ

Highrigg Drive

PR40AY

Normandy Road

PR25JR

Preston Road

PR32BB

Northgate

PR32JL

Pudding Pie Nook Lane

PR25RP

Whittingham Lane

PR25DW

Willbrook Close

PR25JY

Lynwood Avenue

PR25LS

Orchard Walk

PR25RQ

Waingate Court

PR32RU

Birch Field Street

PR35DG

Sheardley Avenue

PR35FF

Laurus Grove

PR35FJ

Pace Close

PR25SE

Cow Hill

PR29AY

Witton Road

PR35FB

Preston Rural East

PR32BS

Nookfield

PR32DU

Parlick View Court

PR25BU

Peacock Hill Close

PR35EB

Whitehall Drive

Data Sources

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