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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

PR32AX

Whittingham Lane

PR32DT

Bainbridge Road

PR32DH

Ravenscraig Road

PR35EW

Meadowbeck Close

PR25JQ

Preston Road

PR25SD

Preston Road

PR32LR

Cameron Avenue

PR25LA

Yew Tree Avenue

PR35JU

Ashford Crescent

PR25DP

Cotton Street

PR35NG

Fieldbrook Avenue

PR32FH

Back Lane

PR25HU

Preston Road

PR29BB

Egret Close

PR35NA

Shelduck Avenue

PR29BG

Jackdaw Lane

PR32EA

Halfpenny Lane

PR35NJ

Eider Avenue

PR32LS

Meadowsweet Close

PR25DU

Sandstone Court

PR35JL

Woodplumpton Lane

PR40BS

Stanley Croft

PR35FT

Preston Rural East

PR35FG

Leese Avenue

PR25JN

Swallowfold

PR25JD

Old Station Close

PR29AU

Harrier Way

PR32JA

Green Nook Lane

PR35BF

Red Kite Street

PR32AS

Camforth Hall Lane

PR25RQ

Waingate Court

PR35LJ

Highrigg Drive

PR25SH

Cow Hill

PR32BZ

The Ridings

PR35EB

Whitehall Drive

PR35FJ

Pace Close

PR29BP

Kestrel Road

PR25DY

Chandlers Way

PR35BE

Chaffinch Manor

PR35JP

Fairways Avenue

PR32AJ

Cumeragh Lane

PR35JX

Northway

PR32AT

Whittingham Lane

PR25LF

Salisbury Avenue

PR32DD

The Ridings

PR35JY

West Crescent

PR25LD

Tunbrook Avenue

PR25JG

Brindle Place

PR35FP

Preston Rural East

PR35BZ

Norshaw Crescent

PR35FZ

Davey Close

PR32AQ

The Square

PR25DJ

Hopper Close

PR32BS

Nookfield

PR35EH

Parkside Drive

PR32JD

Brabiner Lane

PR25TR

Moss Nook Drive

PR25DR

Parish View

PR25SN

Brabiner Lane

PR35JR

Wentworth Drive

PR29AS

Redwing Drive

Data Sources

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