Is PR1 5AU a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

907 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of PR1 5AU. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
317
Anti-social behaviour
207
Shoplifting
90
Criminal damage & arson
61
Public order
56
Other theft
48
Drugs
27
Bicycle theft
17

House prices

£188,103

Average price in Preston (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Up 3.6% year on year.

Terraced
£145,269
Semi-detached
£203,550
Detached
£330,599
Flat / maisonette
£100,723

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for PR1 5AU specifically.

Flood risk

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

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near PR1 5AU on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near PR1 5AU on Check Food Hygiene

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