Postcode report
PR1 5TH Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Preston
About PR1 5TH: area rating, property, schools and local change
PR1 5TH is a postcode in St Matthew's, Preston, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PR1 5TH, then scores the surrounding small area 38/100 - bottom 19% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PR1 5TH are property market signals and housing, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PR1 5TH is based on Preston 016 Census 2021. It covers 9,354 residents, 2,637 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 53% owner-occupied, 25% privately rented, 22% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near PR1 5TH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PR1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £186k from 79 rolling sales, up 1.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PR1 5TH can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PR1 5TH by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PR1 5TH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 8 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PR1 5TH
Is PR1 5TH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 38/100 (bottom 19% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PR1 5TH?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PR1 5TH?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PR1 5TH?
LocaleIQ matched PR1 5TH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PR1 5TH?
The latest median sold price is £186k based on 79 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PR1 5TH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 8 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.