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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

PR32LH

Button Street

PR35FQ

Preston Rural North

PR40PN

Dorchester Road

PR40BD

Hollowforth Lane

PR35HA

Station Lane

PR40DZ

Maxy House Road

PR40QH

Consort Road

PR40GU

Cheltenham Crescent

PR40DY

Harvester Drive

PR40QF

Beagle Close

PR40QQ

Walkford Close

PR40BL

Benson's Lane

PR40QG

Neptune Court

PR40BP

Cuddy Hill

PR40HN

Bay Horse Lane

PR32WE

Back Lane

PR40LU

Bude Close

PR35AT

Green Drive

PR32LZ

Tansy Road

PR35AR

Jepps Lane

PR40JF

Blenheim Way

PR40LB

Hoyles Lane

PR40PG

Stratton Road

PR40EW

Clydesdale Road

PR40BN

Malley Lane

PR40TB

Moorside Lane

PR40DP

Brierley Lane

PR35BN

The Sidings

PR40UY

Yield Avenue

PR40HU

Moss Lane

PR40PS

Westward Close

PR40QA

Discovery Drive

PR40QE

Mary Rose Drive

PR40HY

Benson Lane

PR32LE

Button Street

PR40NH

The Hawthorns

PR32EN

Syke House Lane

PR40GT

Grassington Drive

PR32FL

Mill Lane

PR35HB

Woodlands Crescent

PR40UZ

Harrow Drive

PR35DP

Garstang Road

PR30RR

Green Lane

PR40YG

Camellia Close

PR40BB

Hollowforth Lane

PR40JD

Willacy Lane

PR32BP

Goosnargh Lane

PR40JJ

Redford Close

PR35AZ

Mosslea Drive

PR40NE

Woodplumpton Road

PR40LJ

Woodplumpton Road

PR32LU

Violet Drive

PR35BU

Chancel Court

PR40LE

Sandy Lane

PR40QZ

Sandy Lane

PR40LH

Tabley Lane

PR31UX

Follet Close

PR35DX

Station Lane

PR35DT

Thorntrees Avenue

PR35AB

Garstang Road

PR32EB

Inglewhite Road

PR35BP

The Sidings

PR32DQ

Oakleaf Close

PR40PJ

Tyneham Way

PR40PU

Spindle Road

PR32ES

Crombleholme Fold

PR32JP

Langley Lane

PR35AU

Barton Lane

PR40FW

Luna Close

PR40PQ

Oxbridge Road

PR35BB

Holmeswood Crescent

PR35EG

Inglemere Court

PR32FW

Inglewhite Road

PR40HF

Bartle Court Business Centre

PR40QN

Beaminster Avenue

PR40YZ

Preston Rural North

PR40JE

Sandringham Way

PR40YS

Kingsway Gardens

PR32BN

Goosnargh Lane

PR40AL

Sandyforth Lane

PR40LA

Lightfoot Lane

PR40TD

Lewth Lane

PR40QL

Tyneham Way

PR32LQ

Bourne Brow

PR40WG

Whittle Green

PR40LX

Bideford Way

PR40RU

Bartle Lane

PR32WH

Stoney Lane

PR32LB

Curwen Lane

PR40XY

Maxy House Road

PR40PT

Preston Rural North

PR32WD

Back Lane

PR40YR

Freesia Avenue

PR40SZ

Lewth Lane

PR40HR

Miller Lane

PR32FP

Trotter Hill

PR35DY

Station Lane

PR32EL

Inglewhite Road

PR40HP

Square Lane

PR40XW

Tiller Road

Data Sources

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