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Preston Rural North

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About

Preston Rural North is a ward located in the northern part of Preston, Lancashire. It covers a mix of rural and semi-rural areas, with open farmland, green spaces, and smaller villages. The ward includes settlements like Barton, Broughton, and Goosnargh, which retain a distinct village character. The area is known for its quieter atmosphere compared to the urban centre of Preston.

The ward features a blend of residential properties, agricultural land, and local amenities such as schools, pubs, and community halls. Transport links include the A6 road, providing access to Preston city centre and surrounding areas. Preston Rural North offers a balance of countryside living with proximity to urban conveniences, making it a popular choice for those seeking a more relaxed environment.

Area overview

On average Preston Rural North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Preston Rural North is £54,630 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).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 138 recent sales, the median property price is £323,050 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
Detached93£370,000
Flats1£73,500
Semi-Detached35£208,000
Terraced9£157,184

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

PR40HB

Blackleach Lane

PR40NH

The Hawthorns

PR40QS

Swanage Close

PR40QE

Beagle Close

PR35DR

Moor Lane

PR40FH

Broughton & Wychnor

PR40JP

Broughton & Wychnor

PR40QB

Beagle Close

PR32EF

Back Lane

PR32FX

Carron Lane

PR32LJ

Scotch Green Lane

PR32WE

Back Lane

PR35AU

Barton Lane

PR35BT

James Towers Way

PR40BD

Hollowforth Lane

PR40FF

Normanby Close

PR40JQ

Broughton & Wychnor

PR40LJ

Ambrose Hall Lane

PR40LT

Blenheim Way

PR32ER

Bleasdale Road

PR40HF

Rosemary Lane

PR40HG

Catforth Road

PR35BD

Ailsa Close

PR40DW

Harvester Drive

PR40FE

Blythe Road

PR40HL

Catforth Road

PR40UY

Broughton & Wychnor

PR32DQ

Oakleaf Close

PR32FL

Mill Lane

PR32LA

Broadith Lane

PR40FN

Hoyles Lane

PR40LY

Barnstaple Way

PR40PN

Dorchester Road

PR40QD

Vanguard Close

PR40RY

Blackleach Lane

PR40AW

Broughton & Wychnor

PR35DE

Broughton & Wychnor

PR32ET

Oakenclough Road

PR32FT

Grimsargh & Goosnargh

PR35AB

Moor Lane

PR40HU

Chapel Lane

PR40JJ

Broughton & Wychnor

PR40QL

Chiswell Road

PR32JT

Horns Lane

PR32LU

Grimsargh & Goosnargh

PR35BU

Chancel Court

PR40DY

Harvester Drive

PR40JD

Bay Horse Lane

PR40TA

Newsham Hall Lane

PR40UX

Broughton & Wychnor

PR40XY

Broughton & Wychnor

PR32ES

Beacon Fell Road

PR32FJ

Eaves Green Lane

PR35AP

South Grove

PR35AY

Forest Grove

PR40BU

Broughton & Wychnor

PR40NE

Discovery Drive

PR32EU

Oakenclough Road

PR32LF

Carron Lane

PR40HE

Catforth Road

PR35AR

Carron Lane

PR35BN

The Sidings

PR35HA

Station Lane

PR40AD

Daisyfields

PR40BA

Newsham Hall Lane

PR40DS

Maxy House Road

PR40WE

The Orchard

PR40WG

Whittle Green

PR32EW

Beacon Fell Road

PR32LB

Curwen Lane

PR35DT

Moor Lane

PR40FD

Newmarket Drive

PR40LB

Hoyles Lane

PR40RX

Sandy Lane

PR40TZ

Broughton & Wychnor

PR32FN

Grimsargh & Goosnargh

PR40DT

Fallow Avenue

PR40FG

Broughton & Wychnor

PR40HR

Miller Lane

PR40TH

Cinder Lane

PR40UH

Broughton & Wychnor

PR32EP

Button Street

PR32FW

Horns Lane

PR32JP

Langley Lane

PR35AT

Green Drive

PR35DX

Station Lane

PR40AJ

Discovery Drive

PR40BJ

Benson's Lane

PR40BN

Malley Lane

PR40DR

Harvester Drive

PR40EU

Friesian Drive

PR40JA

Blackleach Lane

PR40JG

Broughton & Wychnor

PR40PR

Broadstone Road

PR40PU

Maxy House Road

PR40TB

Eaves Lane

PR31UX

Oakenclough Road

PR32EJ

Broadith Lane

PR40LW

Bideford Way

PR40PJ

Ashmore Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.