What's it like to live in Preston?
An overview of Preston around PR1 2AA — schools, safety, transport, health services and what's within walking distance, drawn from 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.