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Preston Rural North

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About

Preston Rural North ward encompasses a large expanse of agricultural and residential land on the city's northern fringe. The area is defined by the M6 motorway to the east and the A6 Garstang Road running through its centre, connecting scattered settlements. Land use is primarily mixed farming, with fields and farmsteads characterising the landscape between the more populated villages. This creates a distinct separation from the continuous urban fabric of Preston itself.

The ward includes several distinct communities such as Barton, Broughton, and Goosnargh, each with its own historic core. The area is home to the Grade I listed St. Mary's Church in Goosnargh, a significant medieval structure. A network of minor lanes links farms and houses, with recent residential developments adding to the population around these village hubs while the surrounding countryside remains largely open.

Area overview

On average Preston Rural North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Preston Rural North is £65,870 per year. There are 8 schools in Preston Rural North: 7 primary (1 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Preston Rural North is home to around 7,092 people, with a population density of about 109.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Preston Rural North Population
7,092
Population density
109.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.8(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.96(+100%)
Public order
8.18(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.9(-12%)
Other theft
6.35(-4%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,350
89.55%
Indian
214
3.02%
Other White
110
1.55%
Pakistani
67
0.94%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
54
0.76%
Total population: 7,091

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,607
45.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,039
18.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
713
12.54%
No qualifications
558
9.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
379
6.67%
Total 16+ residents: 5,684

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,339
48.39%
Owns outright
1,059
38.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
152
5.49%
Shared ownership
100
3.61%
Other social rented
58
2.1%
Total households: 2,767

Property prices in Preston Rural North

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 in Preston Rural North area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,400 up to £1,171,027.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Preston Rural North 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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached98£370,000
Terraced10£158,584
Semi-Detached43£215,000
Flats1£73,500

10 years median price trend in Preston Rural North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Preston Rural North.

All postcodes in Preston Rural North

PR32JS

Langley Lane

PR32LN

Carron Lane

PR40EA

Saddle Fold Court

PR35DR

Garstang Road

PR32NH

Stoney Lane

PR32FS

Chingle Hall Crescent

PR40HX

Chapel Lane

PR35BD

Ailsa Close

PR32EW

North Nook Lane

PR40NA

Tag Lane

PR35DQ

Garstang Road

PR40LN

Plumpton Field

PR40QD

Vanguard Close

PR32EQ

Stanalee Lane

PR40YY

Lawton Meadows

PR40FD

Newmarket Drive

PR40DW

Harvester Drive

PR40BU

Windy Nook Meadows

PR40HZ

Triumph Avenue

PR40WE

The Orchard

PR40DR

Maxy House Road

PR40FF

Normanby Close

PR40XU

Preston Rural North

PR40AD

Daisy Fields

PR40JH

Preston Rural North

PR32LX

Groundsel Drive

PR32LJ

Fairhurst Lane

PR30PP

Brock Mill Lane

PR40EU

Friesian Drive

PR40HS

Jane Lane

PR40JR

Nog Tow Close

PR40PH

Moreton Road

PR32ER

Bleasdale Road

PR40HG

School Lane

PR40JB

Roots Lane

PR35AY

Forest Grove

PR40RX

Sandy Lane

PR35AP

South Grove

PR40YX

Almond Brook Drive

PR40YW

Preston Rural North

PR40BJ

Eaves Lane

PR40JQ

Albany Avenue

PR32FY

Button Street

PR35AN

St Lawrences Avenue

PR40DU

Fallow Avenue

PR32EX

Oakenhead Close

PR40LY

Barnstaple Way

PR40TZ

Bell Fold Wharf

PR40AS

Newsham Hall Lane

PR40FG

Aldeburgh Drive

PR32LP

Silk Mill Lane

PR40JN

Sutherland Close

PR32ED

Inglewhite Road

PR40QJ

Burstock Drive

PR40LZ

Mayflower Drive

PR35AJ

Green Lane

PR32LF

Carron Lane

PR40UX

Grassland Close

PR35AS

Jepps Avenue

PR32FE

Eaves Green Lane

PR32HD

Horns Fold

PR40QB

Victory Road

PR40LL

Whinneyfield Lane

PR40HQ

Chapel Lane

PR40AJ

Lightfoot Lane

PR32FX

Manor Farm Mews

PR40UH

Harrow Drive

PR32EP

Church Lane

PR40RR

Bartle Lane

PR40AA

Brook Meadow

PR32EU

Snape Raike Lane

PR40DS

Maxy House Road

PR40PL

Ashmore Court

PR40JP

Bounty Road

PR35AA

Garstang Road

PR32JU

Goosnargh Lane

PR40AP

Lightfoot Green Lane

PR40HT

Green Lane

PR40LT

Kingsley Road

PR40FX

Barnview Court

PR32LD

Inglewhite Road

PR40UG

Harvester Drive

PR35AL

Longcroft

PR40HA

Lea Lane

PR32FD

Ford Lane

PR32LT

Bramble Drive

PR32NE

Horns Lane

PR40QP

Beaminster Avenue

PR40FJ

Cheltenham Crescent

PR40PP

Wareham Close

PR40HE

Catforth Road

PR40TH

Cinder Lane

PR32NL

Beacon Fell Road

PR40FN

Ribbleswood Chase

PR40TA

Woodplumpton Road

PR32NJ

Barns Lane

PR32LW

Preston Rural North

PR32FJ

Horns Lane

PR31UU

Beacon Fell Road

PR32EJ

Broadith Lane

Data Sources

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