Postcode PR3 5BH is located in a rural hamlet, within the Preston Rural East ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Broughton & Wychnor area. It has very low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 98.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Broughton & Wychnor is £67,663 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 3.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Broughton & Wychnor has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,934 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Broughton & Wychnor has a very high crime rate, with approximately 98.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.4% 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.
The average income per household in Broughton & Wychnor is £67,663 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from PR3 5BH.
Broughton & Wychnor near PR3 5BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 209 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Preston Rural East area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,500 up to £1,065,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 21 | £180,000 |
| Detached | 128 | £372,498 |
| Flats | 7 | £129,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 53 | £230,000 |
10 year median price trend in Preston Rural East
In the PR3 5BH postcode area, located within Broughton & Wychnor, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Preston district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PR3 5BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daniel Paul Nuttall
Preston Rural East - Elected 7 May 2026
Maya Ellis
Ribble Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.