House prices in Preston
The median price paid for a home in Preston was £179,500 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,837 sales. House prices in Preston rose 2.6% in the year to September 2026, and are 21.3% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Preston was 16% lower than the median for North West (£213,500). The average private rent in Preston was £790 a month in August 2026, 5.9% up on a year earlier (ONS). Preston had 10.8 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Preston stands out
- Over the five years to September 2026, prices in Preston had the 23rd biggest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales (+21.3%).
- Preston has the 43rd highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures: 10.8 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026.
House prices in Preston
The median price paid in Preston was £179,500 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,837 sales, or £2,165 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £330,000 | 428 | £2,856 | 0.0% | +17.9% | £370,000 |
| Semi-detached | £203,000 | 597 | £2,436 | +4.1% | +20.8% | £235,000 |
| Terraced | £127,000 | 635 | £1,667 | +4.5% | +27.0% | £159,000 |
| Flats | £76,000 | 177 | £1,419 | −10.6% | −5.0% | £140,000 |
Compared with North West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston | £179,500 | +2.6% | +21.3% | £2,165 | −1.1% |
| North West | £213,500 | +1.4% | +17.3% | £2,591 | +0.9% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Preston sold for a median £2,165 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 16% lower than the figure for North West (£2,591).
Preston has the 28th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 8th lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Its +2.6% change over the year is the 38th biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 13th biggest rise of 35 local authorities in North West.
Crime in Preston
The police recorded 18,602 crimes in Preston in the 12 months to August 2026, 10.8 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Preston fell 8.7% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 13.9% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4.34 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 4.77 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.23 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.47 |
Preston has the 43rd highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 5th highest of 25 local authorities in North West.
The figure for North West leaves out Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month. The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Rents in Preston
The average private rent in Preston was £790 a month in August 2026, 5.9% up on a year earlier. Rents in Preston are 34.6% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Preston has the 53rd lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 10th lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
How many homes sell in Preston
1,475 homes were sold in Preston in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.91 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Preston were 3.1% up on the year before and 27.0% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 88th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 11th fewest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Deprivation in Preston
Preston is the 57th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 57th |
| Income | 59th |
| Employment | 66th |
| Education and skills | 106th |
| Health | 29th |
| Crime | 25th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 228th |
| Living environment | 82nd |
Broadband and mobile in Preston
92.2% of premises in Preston can get gigabit broadband and 98.9% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 86.0% can get full fibre, and 0.1% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 111th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
94.8% of premises in Preston get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Preston
In the year ending June 2025, 12,816 people moved to Preston from elsewhere in the UK and 11,788 moved away, a net gain of 1,028 (6.3 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- South Ribble 1,004
- Manchester 580
- Chorley 479
Most moved out to
- South Ribble 1,552
- Ribble Valley 579
- Chorley 518
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Preston
How much does a house cost in Preston?
The median price paid for a home in Preston was £179,500 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £330,000; semi-detached £203,000; terraced £127,000; flats £76,000.
Are house prices in Preston going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Preston rose 2.6%, and over five years it rose 21.3%. Across North West prices rose 1.4% over the same year.
How much is rent in Preston?
The average private rent in Preston was £790 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £579; 2 bed £731; 3 bed £859; 4+ bed £1,250.
Is Preston a safe place to live?
Preston had 10.8 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 43rd highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for North West was 8.4. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Preston?
86.0% of premises in Preston can get full fibre and 92.2% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Wyre 11 km
- South Ribble 11 km
- Fylde 12 km
- Chorley 18 km
- Blackpool 21 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.