Is PR1 3XX a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

863 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of PR1 3XX. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
304
Anti-social behaviour
191
Shoplifting
88
Criminal damage & arson
63
Public order
55
Other theft
47
Drugs
24
Vehicle crime
18

House prices

£188,629

Average price in Preston (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 7.3% year on year.

Terraced
£145,060
Semi-detached
£203,570
Detached
£335,066
Flat / maisonette
£100,224

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for PR1 3XX specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

2 active flood alerts within ~15km right now.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near PR1 3XX on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near PR1 3XX on Check Food Hygiene

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