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PR3 5AX

Preston Rural North

Preston

England / North West / Preston / Broughton & Wychnor / Preston Rural North

Overview

Postcode PR3 5AX is located in a rural hamlet, within the Preston Rural North ward of Preston in the North West region , and forms part of the Broughton & Wychnor area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Broughton & Wychnor is £56,100 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 5.0 miles away.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

Broughton & Wychnor has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,695 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Broughton & Wychnor has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

1.2%

Approximately 1.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income of residents in Broughton & Wychnor is £56,100 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from PR3 5AX.

Flood risk

No risk

Broughton & Wychnor near PR3 5AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Preston Rural North

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Preston Rural North area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £755,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £367,625; semi-detached at £214,500; terraced at £159,992; flats at £75,000.

10 years price trend in Preston Rural North

Schools

In the PR3 5AX postcode area, located within Broughton & Wychnor, there are no schools in close proximity.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.