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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 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
Detached122£374,550
Flats5£134,950
Semi-Detached58£230,923
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

PR35EX

Meadow Hill Road

PR35NG

Fieldbrook Avenue

PR25JH

Smith Close

PR32BU

Parkgate

PR35BH

Pheasant Avenue

PR35NJ

Eider Avenue

PR25DU

Sandstone Court

PR25JD

Old Station Close

PR29BP

Kestrel Road

PR32AQ

The Square

PR32JA

Green Nook Lane

PR25HW

Preston Rural East

PR32AY

Whittingham Lane

PR35DL

Garstang Road

PR35FS

Preston Rural East

PR35NE

Pochard Court

PR25DN

Hedgerow Drive

PR25LH

Whittingham Lane

PR32BZ

The Ridings

PR35JH

Arnside Road

PR35JR

Wentworth Drive

PR25TX

Moss Nook Drive

PR29BE

Shearwater Drive

PR32FZ

Inglewood

PR25SD

Preston Road

PR35NB

Fulmar Avenue

PR25AQ

Longridge Road

PR25EA

Appledale Drive

PR25JB

Douglas Lane

PR25SR

Haighton Green Lane

PR32BX

Highgate

PR32DH

Ravenscraig Road

PR25JX

Nook Glade

PR25LD

Tunbrook Avenue

PR25QT

Bowland View

PR25DH

Combine Road

PR25JP

Preston Road

PR25RL

Waingate

PR35DF

Slaters Close

PR29BG

Jackdaw Lane

PR29BL

Warbler Drive

PR32BF

Keepers Chase

PR32DJ

Bainbridge Road

PR32LS

Meadowsweet Close

PR35BE

Chaffinch Manor

PR35EQ

Victoria Court

PR29AT

Redwing Drive

PR32JF

Tattersall Road

PR35DB

Whittingham Lane

PR25SN

Brabiner Lane

PR32DD

The Ridings

PR32JW

West Lodge Road

PR35JS

Parkstone Road

PR35LQ

Wentworth Place

PR25HZ

Ploughmans Court

PR32BY

Beacon Court

PR32JH

Brabiner Lane

PR32LR

Cameron Avenue

PR35DH

Willow Tree Avenue

PR35LA

Sandygate Lane

PR35FR

Preston Rural East

PR25TU

Bulrush Road

PR25TY

Preston Rural East

PR32AW

Mosses Farm Road

PR35EH

Parkside Drive

PR35LD

D'Urton Lane

PR25HY

Oban Court

PR32EY

Acreage Close

PR35FE

Monk Street

PR25LT

Billington Court

PR25ST

Fernyhalgh Lane

PR29SW

Moorfield Close

PR35ES

Preston Rural East

PR35LB

Broadfield

PR25LN

Fell View

PR32AR

Bleasdale Road

PR32DB

Inglewhite Road

PR32JN

Short Lane

PR25DL

Cradle Court

PR25LP

Maple Grove

PR25UA

Reed Crescent

PR35EY

D'Urton Lane

PR35FZ

Davey Close

PR32BW

Old Foundry Place

PR29AX

Shearwater Drive

PR32BH

Church Lane

PR32JR

St Johns Drive

PR35JJ

Woodplumpton Lane

PR29BD

Pipit Grove

PR32AF

Blossom Court

PR35JT

Mere Close

PR25DQ

Hock Drive

PR25DR

Parish View

PR32AN

Cumeragh Lane

PR32RX

Peregrine Crescent

PR35FG

Preston Rural East

PR35EN

Farm Meadow Drive

PR32BQ

Green Acre

PR35ND

Bewick Avenue

PR29BN

Teal Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.