Living in Preston, Lancashire
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Local administration around Preston
Boundary data: mySociety MapIt. MP data: UK Parliament Members API. Based on the town-centre postcode, so a larger town may span more than one ward, constituency or MP - check your exact address for certainty.
Nearest GP surgeries to Preston
| Surgery | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenham Surgery | Avenham Lane, Preston | 0.6 mi | 01772 529120 |
| Gutteridge Medical Centre | Guttridge Medical Centre, Deepdale Road, Preston | 0.7 mi | 01772 325130 |
| Dr Ali Guttridge Medical Centre | Deepdale Road, Preston | 0.7 mi | 01772 325150 |
| Fishergate Hill Surgery | 50 Fishergate Hill, Preston | 0.8 mi | 01772 254484 |
| Issa Medical Centre - Patel | 73 St Gregory Road, Deepdale, Preston | 0.8 mi | 01772 798122 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being nearby does not mean a practice is accepting new patients - confirm the catchment area and list status with the surgery.
Nearest pharmacies to Preston
| Pharmacy | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Pharmacy | Room Fb075, Uclan, Foster Building, Preston | 0.2 mi | 01772 253747 |
| Lancaster Road Pharmacy | 78-80 Lancaster Road, St Johns Centre, Preston | 0.3 mi | 01772 250486 |
| Superdrug Pharmacy | Fishergate Walk, St. Georges Shopping Centre, Preston | 0.3 mi | 01772 253752 |
| Boots | 10-13 Fishergate, Preston | 0.4 mi | 01772 254517 |
| Kadri Pharmacy Limited | 95 Meadow Street, Preston | 0.4 mi | 01772 823751 |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Check opening hours and services with the pharmacy or on the NHS Find a Pharmacy service at nhs.uk.
Nearest dentists to Preston
| Practice | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Surgery | 35 Ormskirk Road, Preston | 0.2 mi | |
| Adelphi Dental Surgery | 157 Adelphi Street, Preston | 0.4 mi | |
| Ringway Dental Centre | Ringway House, Percy Street, Ringway, Preston | 0.5 mi | |
| Moor Park Dental Surgery | 67 Garstang Road, Preston | 0.5 mi | |
| Time for Teeth Hmp Preston | Preston Prison, Ribbleton Lane, Preston | 0.6 mi |
Source: NHS England Organisation Data Service (Open Government Licence v3.0). Nearest to the town centre, straight-line distance. Being listed does not mean a practice is taking new patients - check with the practice or on the NHS Find a Dentist service at nhs.uk.
Dental practices listed may be NHS, private or mixed - NHS availability changes. Check the NHS Find a Dentist service.
Recent Sold Prices in Preston
| Address | Price | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44, LIGHT BUILDINGS, LUMEN COURT | £85,000 | Flat | May 2026 |
| 65, LIGHT BUILDINGS, LUMEN COURT | £112,000 | Flat | Jan 2026 |
| FLAT 7, 11, WINCKLEY STREET | £195,000 | Flat | Nov 2025 |
| 65, THE ROOM APARTMENTS, LAWSON STREET | £78,000 | Flat | Oct 2025 |
| 285, LANCASTER ROAD NORTH | £118,000 | Terraced | Aug 2025 |
| UNIT 22B, JUBILEE COURT, FYLDE ROAD | £20,500 | Flat | May 2025 |
| 14, THE ROOM APARTMENTS, LAWSON STREET | £82,500 | Flat | Dec 2024 |
| 2, THE APARTMENTS, WINCKLEY STREET | £135,000 | Flat | Dec 2024 |
| 21, MAUDLAND BANK | £83,500 | Flat | Sep 2024 |
| 171A, LANCASTER ROAD NORTH | £58,500 | Flat | Aug 2024 |
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Contains HM Land Registry data. Crown copyright and database right 2026.
Schools in Preston
Primary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston | Good | 0.3 mi |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
| Deepdale Community Primary School | Good | 0.8 mi |
| St Stephen's CofE School | Good | 0.8 mi |
| The Roebuck School | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Frenchwood Community Primary School | Requires Improvement | 0.9 mi |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston | Good | 0.9 mi |
Secondary Schools
| School | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moor Park High School | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston | Not rated | 0.8 mi |
Broadband in Preston
Local Amenities in Preston
Parks & Green Spaces
- Pitch 0.1 mi
- Park 0.2 mi
- Playground 0.3 mi
- Winckley Square 0.5 mi
- Moor Park Tennis Courts 0.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Heron Foods 0.3 mi
- Pasha Superstore 0.5 mi
- The Food Warehouse 0.5 mi
- Aldi 0.6 mi
- Co-op Food 0.6 mi
Train Stations
- Preston Rail Station 0.5 mi
- Lostock Hall Rail Station 2.8 mi
- Bamber Bridge Rail Station 3 mi
- Leyland Rail Station 4.5 mi
- Salwick Rail Station 4.8 mi
Airports
- Higher Barn Farm Airstrip 4.2 mi
Hospitals & Healthcare
- Medcare Private Pharmacy 0.2 mi
- Lancaster Road Pharmacy 0.3 mi
- Superdrug 0.3 mi
- Boots 0.4 mi
- Vantage Pharmacy 0.4 mi
Area Profile for Preston
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Planning & Heritage in Preston
No special planning designations found near the town centre.