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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

PR32AX

Whittingham Lane

PR32BT

The Croft

PR32DS

The Stables

PR32EH

Camforth Hall Lane

PR32JB

Cumeragh Lane

PR25LJ

Cedar Close

PR32LG

Palmour Road

PR35EW

Meadowbeck Close

PR25HU

Preston Road

PR25TT

Wood Top Avenue

PR35DA

Whittingham Lane

PR35JZ

Woodplumpton Lane

PR40BS

Stanley Croft

PR32DE

Willow Grove

PR32NW

Marjoram Drive

PR35DD

Whittingham Lane

PR35FW

Hayfield Close

PR35JN

Kingsway Avenue

PR25NZ

Silver Birches

PR32AL

Cumeragh Lane

PR32BE

Church Lane

PR35BY

Bamford Road

PR35DJ

Pinewood Avenue

PR35LN

Moor Lane

PR35JQ

Greensway

PR25SJ

Cow Hill

PR32JY

Joyce Road

PR35JB

Garstang Road

PR25LB

Woodlands Grove

PR25BF

The Hills

PR25BJ

Winter Hill Close

PR25JU

Nook Crescent

PR35AG

Church Lane

PR35LE

Durton Lane

PR25JS

Preston Road

PR32AP

Brabiner Lane

PR25SA

Longridge Road

PR32JG

Henry Littler Way

PR25JW

The Pastures

PR35JP

Fairways Avenue

PR25JL

Langden Fold

PR25RE

Blackleach Avenue

PR32RS

Oystercatcher Lane

PR32BA

Beacon Drive

PR25LF

Salisbury Avenue

PR32AB

Whittingham Road

PR32DG

Hillhouse Road

PR32DL

Lakeside

PR25JQ

Preston Road

PR25BS

Jeffrey Hill Close

PR25DY

Chandlers Way

PR25JJ

Swarbrick Avenue

PR25LZ

Grimsargh Manor

PR32DF

Cummins Drive

PR35BJ

Goldcrest Drive

PR35FP

Preston Rural East

PR35LF

Ascot Rise

PR29AU

Harrier Way

PR32AU

Whittingham Lane

PR32BG

Mosses Farm Road

PR32JZ

Henry Littler Way

Data Sources

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