Is PR1 6BT a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

836 crimes recorded

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

Violence & sexual offences
269
Anti-social behaviour
170
Shoplifting
93
Criminal damage & arson
66
Public order
57
Other theft
41
Vehicle crime
40
Drugs
30

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 6BT 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 6BT on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near PR1 6BT on Check Food Hygiene

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