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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

PR35EQ

Victoria Court

PR35JQ

Greensway

PR32DL

Lakeside

PR35JA

Garstang Road

PR32FZ

Inglewood

PR32BB

Northgate

PR35FS

Preston Rural East

PR25TX

Moss Nook Drive

PR35EL

Astley Drive

PR32BH

Church Lane

PR25ST

Fernyhalgh Lane

PR35NE

Pochard Court

PR35LE

Durton Lane

PR32NF

Tansy Road

PR32EH

Camforth Hall Lane

PR32NW

Marjoram Drive

PR32BX

Highgate

PR35EX

Meadow Hill Road

PR32AL

Cumeragh Lane

PR25HZ

Ploughmans Court

PR40AX

Sunningdale

PR25BG

Pendle Hill Close

PR25DS

Park Way Close

PR25JR

Preston Road

PR35FE

Monk Street

PR35JZ

Woodplumpton Lane

PR35FB

Preston Rural East

PR32DG

Hillhouse Road

PR25LZ

Grimsargh Manor

PR40AT

Moss House Road

PR32RS

Oystercatcher Lane

PR25UA

Reed Crescent

PR25JH

Smith Close

PR32JZ

Henry Littler Way

PR25RH

Roshaw

PR25DT

Nave Close

PR32RX

Peregrine Crescent

PR35LB

Broadfield

PR25JJ

Swarbrick Avenue

PR25JX

Nook Glade

PR25AQ

Longridge Road

PR25JP

Preston Road

PR35EN

Farm Meadow Drive

PR25SS

Airey Houses

PR29AT

Redwing Drive

PR25DH

Combine Road

PR25JZ

Alexander Place

PR25SJ

Cow Hill

PR25LU

Carbis Avenue

PR29BJ

Diver Road

PR32RT

Seven Waters Close

PR32EE

Ashley Lane

PR25HY

Oban Court

PR25LT

Billington Court

PR32AY

Whittingham Lane

PR25SL

Whittingham Lane

PR32JB

Cumeragh Lane

PR35BL

Sparrowhawk Close

PR32AN

Cumeragh Lane

PR25HW

Preston Rural East

PR29BE

Partridge Court

PR32DE

Willow Grove

PR25SA

Longridge Road

PR29AX

Shearwater Drive

PR25LP

Maple Grove

PR25LH

Whittingham Lane

PR32AU

Whittingham Lane

PR35ET

Meadow View Close

PR35LP

Moorcroft

PR25HX

Preston Road

PR25SE

Cow Hill

PR32JE

Whittingham Hospital Grounds

PR25JS

Preston Road

PR25SR

Haighton Green Lane

PR35JT

Mere Close

PR35FF

Laurus Grove

PR32BU

Parkgate

PR32BE

Church Lane

PR32BY

Beacon Court

PR32DF

Cummins Drive

PR25JT

Preston Road

PR35ND

Bewick Avenue

PR32HE

Sapling Drive

PR35NB

Fulmar Avenue

PR25RE

Blackleach Avenue

PR25LE

Elston Lane

PR32DU

Parlick View Court

PR32JH

Brabiner Lane

PR29BD

Pipit Grove

PR35LA

Sandygate Lane

PR32BW

Old Foundry Place

PR35NH

Curlew Close

PR32BG

Mosses Farm Road

PR32JG

Henry Littler Way

PR25RL

Waingate

PR25EA

Appledale Drive

PR25LL

Lindale Avenue

PR25LG

Dixons Lane

PR25LS

Orchard Walk

PR25QT

Bowland View

Data Sources

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