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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 97 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
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
49.71(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.22(+91%)
Shoplifting
23.35(+304%)
Other theft
10.64(+61%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.67(-4%)
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 209 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
Terraced21£180,000
Detached128£372,498
Flats7£129,950
Semi-Detached53£230,000

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

PR25RJ

Ribblesdale Drive

PR25TY

Water Lily Close

PR25JY

Lynwood Avenue

PR40AU

Low Croft

PR35LD

D'Urton Lane

PR25LW

Crofts Drive

PR32AB

Whittingham Road

PR35JB

Garstang Road

PR25TU

Bulrush Road

PR32RY

Bird Tree Court

PR35JE

Garstang Road

PR29BN

Teal Avenue

PR35DJ

Pinewood Avenue

PR35DH

Willow Tree Avenue

PR35BH

Pheasant Avenue

PR32BA

Beacon Drive

PR32AW

Mosses Farm Road

PR35AF

Halshaw Drive

PR35DW

Cardwell Crescent

PR35LF

Ascot Rise

PR25LN

Fell View

PR35NF

Gadwall Close

PR29AY

Witton Road

PR32JW

West Lodge Road

PR40AY

Normandy Road

PR35EY

D'Urton Lane

PR32JJ

Whittingham Lane

PR35JN

Kingsway Avenue

PR25JU

Nook Crescent

PR32BD

Churchgate

PR35BJ

Goldcrest Drive

PR25BF

The Hills

PR32AP

Brabiner Lane

PR35FD

Twisse Close

PR35JS

Parkstone Road

PR25DW

Willbrook Close

PR25JL

Langden Fold

PR25BU

Peacock Hill Close

PR29BL

Warbler Drive

PR35BQ

D'Urton Yard

PR35EJ

New Church Avenue

PR25LR

Elston Green

PR25RP

Whittingham Lane

PR25NZ

Silver Birches

PR32JR

St Johns Drive

PR35EZ

Palmer Close

PR25BS

Jeffrey Hill Close

PR25JW

The Pastures

PR25LB

Woodlands Grove

PR32RU

Birch Field Street

PR32FU

Fauna Drive

PR25TT

Wood Top Avenue

PR35JH

Arnside Road

PR32JL

Pudding Pie Nook Lane

PR32BT

The Croft

PR35DL

Garstang Road

PR25DN

Hedgerow Drive

PR35FW

Hayfield Close

PR32BQ

Green Acre

PR35BY

Bamford Road

PR35DF

Slaters Close

PR25SQ

Haighton Green Lane

PR35JJ

Woodplumpton Lane

PR29BH

Heron Drive

PR35FR

Preston Rural East

PR29SW

Moorfield Close

PR25LJ

Cedar Close

PR35LN

Moor Lane

PR25DL

Cradle Court

PR32JY

Joyce Road

PR32JN

Short Lane

PR35ES

Keyfold Gardens

PR32JF

Tattersall Road

PR32AR

Bleasdale Road

PR35FN

Newt Gardens

PR35AG

Church Lane

PR35FL

Canon Close

PR25BJ

Winter Hill Close

PR32AF

Blossom Court

PR32DB

Inglewhite Road

PR35EP

North Acre Close

PR35DA

Whittingham Lane

PR25NF

Aylesbury Court

PR35DB

Whittingham Lane

PR32DJ

Bainbridge Road

PR25SF

Preston Rural East

PR35EU

Pasture Way

PR35HE

Garstang Road

PR32BF

Keepers Chase

PR32EY

Acreage Close

PR25JF

Douglas Lane

PR35LG

St Johns Court

PR35DD

Whittingham Lane

PR25JB

Douglas Lane

PR35LQ

Wentworth Place

PR35FH

Irvine Way

PR25DQ

Hock Drive

PR35DG

Sheardley Avenue

PR32LG

Palmour Road

PR32DS

The Stables

Data Sources

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