Area Guide – Preston (PR)

Living in Preston (PR)

Crime levels in Preston (PR) are well above the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, local rail access nearby, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Preston (PR)

Is Preston (PR) a good place to live?

Preston (PR) has crime levels well above the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and local rail access.

Are there good schools in Preston (PR)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 11 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Preston (PR)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

bar_chart Key Indicators

shield Crime Well above England average (129 vs 81 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 2 Outstanding, 11 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston	Primary	Good	0.3 mi
St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.3 mi
English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston	Primary	Good	0.3 mi
St Wilfrid's RC Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.4 mi
Stoneygate Nursery School	Nursery	Good	0.5 mi
Christ Church CofE Infant (Controlled) School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Eldon Primary School	Primary	Inadequate	0.7 mi
Moor Park High School and Sixth Form	Secondary	Good	0.7 mi
Northlands High School	Secondary	Not rated	0.7 mi
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Star Eldon Primary	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Cardinal Newman College	16 plus	Not rated	0.7 mi
Preston Muslim Girls High School	Secondary	Outstanding	0.7 mi
Deepdale Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Deepdale Community Primary School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
Eden Boys' School, Preston	Secondary	Outstanding	0.8 mi
Lancaster University School of Mathematics	16 plus	Not rated	0.8 mi
St Stephen's CofE School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
Frenchwood Community Primary School	Primary	Requires Improvement	0.9 mi
The Roebuck School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
St John Fisher RC School	Secondary	Not rated	1.0 mi
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Preston	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
St Joseph's RC Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
St Joseph's Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Christ The King Catholic High School	Secondary	Inadequate	1.1 mi
St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy	Primary	Not rated	1.1 mi

directions_railway Transport Rail access via Preston Rail Station

Station	Distance
Preston Rail Station	0.5 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 6.2 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 48 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
UNIVERSITY OF LANCASHIRE MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
LANCASHIRE INSPIRE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
YOUNG ADDACTION	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
PRESTON CAMHS	GP Surgery	0.4 mi
MOOR PARK SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
MOOR PARK	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
AVENHAM SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
HMP PRESTON	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
PARK VIEW SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
GUTTERIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
DR ALI GUTTRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
EATING DISORDER SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
EATING DISORDER SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
L.D.SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
FISHERGATE HILL SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
FISHERGATE HILL SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
FISHERGATE HILL SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
ISSA MEDICAL CENTRE - PATEL	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
ISSA MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
ISSA MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
PCT RHEUMATOLOGY SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
FRENCHWOOD SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
GEOFFREY STREET HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
GEOFFREY STREET HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
THE NEW HALL LANE PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
THE HEALTHCARE CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
LANE ENDS SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
GPSI (SKIN)	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
ST FILLIAN'S MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
ST FILLAN'S MEDICAL CTRE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
SOUTH RIBBLE MEDICAL GROUP PCN HUB	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
BRIARWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
DR O'DONNELL	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
ST. MARY'S HEALTH CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
THE PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
COMMUNITY HEALTH & EYECARE LIMITED	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
THE PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
LYTHAM ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
THE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
DR MAWSON AND PARTNERS	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
FULWOOD HALL HOSPITAL	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
DR A HUSSAIN	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
GTD HEALTHCARE PRESTON OOH	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
SPIRAL HEALTH CIC	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
RIBBLETON MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
RIBBLETON MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
LONGSANDS MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
ROYAL PRESTON HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	2.0 mi