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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 77 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
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
43.01(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.38(+95%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.47(-17%)
Public order
6.91(-32%)
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 138 recent sales, the median property price is £315,500 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
Detached93£370,000
Flats1£73,500
Semi-Detached36£215,000
Terraced8£158,584

10 years median price trend in Preston Rural North

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.