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What's it like to live in Preston?

An overview of Preston around PR1 2AAschools, safety, transport, health services and what's within walking distance, drawn from official UK data.

PrestonBuilt on official UK data

Overall area score

44/ 100

Moderate

A summary of the topics below. Always read the detail — one strong or weak section can move the overall figure.

How Preston scores

Each score summarises official data for that topic, out of 100. Sections we don't yet have data for are left out rather than shown as zero.

Safety

36/ 100

Moderate

Schools

64/ 100

Good

Environment

48/ 100

Moderate

Health

26/ 100

Lower

What's around Preston

Counts and nearest examples within the local area, from official UK datasets.

Schools

  • Schools nearby20
  • Rated Outstanding2
  • Rated Good7
  • Requires improvement2
  • Closest: Imam Muhammad Zakariya School · Not applicable

Health & NHS

  • GP surgeries3nearest Park View Surgery
  • Dentists3nearest Preston Orthodontics
  • Pharmacies3nearest Boots
  • Hospitals3nearest NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston

Getting around

  • Bus stops3nearest Preston Waterstones (Stand F) · 240 m
  • Train stations1nearest Salwick · 5.0 miles
  • Tram stops1nearest Fleetwood Ferry · 17 miles

Everyday amenities

  • Food shops4nearest TG Jones High Street Limited · 90 m
  • Restaurants & cafés4nearest Kimji Korean · 20 m
  • Pubs & bars4nearest Forum · 20 m
  • Parks & green spaces3nearest Winckley Square · 180 m
  • Banks & ATMs3nearest Nationwide Preston · 60 m

Local context

Environmental and civic details recorded for Preston in public datasets.

Air quality
Good
Green space
Low
Ward
City Centre
Council
Preston
MP
Sir Mark Hendrick
Listed buildings within 500 m
161

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Figures are compiled from official public UK datasets and describe the area around PR1 2AA. They are for general information only and are not legal, financial, planning or surveying advice — always carry out your own due diligence.