Is PR1 6HE a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

434 crimes recorded

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

Violence & sexual offences
170
Anti-social behaviour
71
Criminal damage & arson
34
Shoplifting
30
Other theft
26
Drugs
24
Vehicle crime
22
Public order
21

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 6HE 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 6HE on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near PR1 6HE on Check Food Hygiene

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