Area Report
Last updated 29 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Preston: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk, roughly 16 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around PR1 5BY.
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?
12Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 31 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 56 schools in total
- IMD education decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Preston Muslim Girls High School (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
49crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 49 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 34)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
25GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 23 GP, 2 hospitals, 14 dentists, pharmacy 0.3 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: DR ALI GUTTRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 37 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 16 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
12green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 3.8 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (400 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
45shops & libraries
- 42 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Morrisons, Lidl, Tesco, Aldi…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Morrisons Daily Preston 31A Harewood Road — 0.3 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near PR1 5BY.
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 5BY
PR1 5BY scores 60/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Morrisons Daily Preston 31A Harewood Road 0.3 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, PR1 5BY is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 1,798 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 moderate (IMD housing decile 7/10).
There are 56 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 29 rated Good. The nearest school is Preston Muslim Girls High School (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 49 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 23 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 14 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DR ALI GUTTRIDGE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is NHS NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL PRESTON, 1.0 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.3 mi away.
