Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Preston: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 10 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 5TG.
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?
6Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 23 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 36 schools in total
- IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
16crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 16 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 9.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
6GP & 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.
- 6 GP, 4 dentists, pharmacy 0.8 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: DR A HUSSAIN — 0.8 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 18 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
6green spaces
- 72.2 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (200 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
22shops & libraries
- 20 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Heron, Morrisons, Tesco, Marks and Spencer…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.8 mi
Nearest: Heron Ribbleton — 0.3 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near PR1 5TG.
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 5TG
PR1 5TG scores 62/100 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 5TG is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 895 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 36 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 21 rated Good. The nearest school is Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 16 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 6 GP surgeries and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DR A HUSSAIN, 0.8 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.8 mi away.
