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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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

Median price£282,500
Price per sq ft£255
Sales (last 12 months)196
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £385K

Based on 196 recent sales, the median property price is £282,500 (about £255 per square foot) in Preston Rural East area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £1,125,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Preston Rural East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached106£370,500£266
Semi-Detached60£229,975£227
Terraced23£180,000£233
Flats7£129,950£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Preston Rural East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Preston Rural East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£287,995£139,995£190,000£159,995
2017£330,000£133,498£190,000£121,247
2018£319,995£123,196£180,000£125,000
2019£329,950£110,278£182,000£155,225
2020£329,995£190,000£139,500
2021£350,000£125,000£215,000£166,800
2022£360,000£94,563£224,400£172,000
2023£360,995£125,000£231,900£213,000
2024£362,973£126,500£230,001£164,150
2025£375,000£129,950£230,850£178,000
2026£368,000£229,000£183,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Preston Rural East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Preston Rural East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£208£182£195
2017£228£181£187£155
2018£232£176£186£165
2019£228£185£179£169
2020£232£184£167
2021£241£194£197£203
2022£250£58£236£208
2023£258£179£259£205
2024£264£257£230£209
2025£271£187£232£225
2026£259£234£265
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Preston Rural East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Preston Rural East in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.