Is PR1 6BE a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

842 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of PR1 6BE. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
282
Anti-social behaviour
170
Shoplifting
94
Criminal damage & arson
65
Public order
55
Other theft
41
Vehicle crime
37
Drugs
31

House prices

£187,709

Average price in Preston (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 12.4% year on year.

Terraced
£143,779
Semi-detached
£202,327
Detached
£335,945
Flat / maisonette
£99,291

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for PR1 6BE 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 6BE on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near PR1 6BE on Check Food Hygiene

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