Area Report
Last updated 24 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Preston: a school rated Good 0.4 miles away and roughly 13 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around PR1 4LE.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
7Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 30 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 52 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Stoneygate Nursery School (Good) — 0.4 mi
Is it safe?
7crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 7 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 5.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
19GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 18 GP, 1 hospital, 14 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: EATING DISORDER SERVICE — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 17 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 13 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
14green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 37.2 ha total
- largest park 19.4 ha (0.13 mi away)
Nearest: Bowling Green (0.38 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
51shops & libraries
- 45 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Iceland, Aldi, Waitrose, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 0.5 mi
Nearest: Iceland Preston Food Warehouse — 0.5 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near PR1 4LE.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in PR1.
Average sold price by property type across the PR1 district, 2021–2026.
About PR1 4LE
PR1 4LE scores 74/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, PR1 4LE is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 12,499 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 8/10).
There are 52 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 27 rated Good. The nearest school is Frenchwood Community Primary School (Ofsted: Requires Improvement), within a short walk.
There were 7 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 18 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is EATING DISORDER SERVICE, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is NHS NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL PRESTON, 0.9 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
