Postcode PR3 5JX is located in a rural town, within the Preston Rural East ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Broughton & Wychnor area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 107.9 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 3.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is King Georges Playing Fields.
Broughton & Wychnor has a 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 high crime rate, with approximately 107.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.2% 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.
The average income of residents in Broughton & Wychnor is £56,100 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from PR3 5JX.
Broughton & Wychnor near PR3 5JX 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 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | King Georges Playing Fields | Small | Walking directions to King Georges Playing Fields |
Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £281,500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 106 | £362,998 |
| Flats | 6 | £114,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £230,850 |
| Terraced | 26 | £175,500 |
10 year median price trend in Preston Rural East
In the PR3 5JX postcode area, located within Broughton & Wychnor, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR3 5JX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Broughton | Garstang Road, Preston, PR3 5HE | Walking directions to Co-op Broughton |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Garstang Road, Preston, PR3 5JB | Walking directions to Premier |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.