Brookfield & Holme Slack
Preston 007 · 6 sub-areas · 10,912 residents
Preston 007 is a residential stretch of Preston, home to around 10,900 people and noticeably more affordable than the national average for renters. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for around £720 a month — well under the UK's typical two-bed rent of roughly £1,200 — and you can buy here with a deposit saved in under three years. Rents rose about 8% last year, so the window of affordability is narrowing.
Brookfield & Holme Slack is a mid-density neighbourhood of Preston in the North West region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Brookfield & Holme Slack?
2 parks and 1 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £778 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Brookfield & Holme Slack in Preston
Living in Brookfield & Holme Slack
Preston 007 is one of the more settled, family-oriented parts of Preston, with a character that's closer to suburban than inner-city. Just over a quarter of residents are under 18 — well above what you'd typically expect — and the household mix leans heavily towards families and couples rather than single occupants. Nearly six in ten homes are owner-occupied, which gives streets here a quieter, more rooted feel compared to the city's student-heavy central zones.
For renters, the numbers are hard to argue with. A one-bed runs around £570 a month, a two-bed roughly £720, and a three-bed comes in at about £844. That makes this one of the genuinely cheap corners of England rather than just cheap for the North. The trade-off is that the area sits firmly in the lower deprivation deciles — an IMD decile of around 3 — so local services, schools, and economic opportunity are more stretched than in more affluent parts of Preston.
The neighbourhood is predominantly UK-born (around 85% of residents), with a modest ethnic diversity index of around 38. Social renting accounts for over a quarter of tenures — noticeably higher than the national average — which shapes the community profile. Most residents who work are in employment locally or commute by car; public transport use is low at around 7% of commuters, while about 60% drive to work.
Practically, the nearest rail station is roughly 3.5 km away — about a 45-minute walk or a short drive — so a car is almost essential here. For those working from home, the broadband picture is excellent: gigabit-capable coverage reaches virtually every property. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how this neighbourhood breaks down.
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Frequently asked
- Is Preston 007 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. Rents are low — around £720 a month for a two-bed — and it's a settled, family-oriented area with high owner-occupation. The trade-offs are real though: crime runs at roughly double the national rate, Ofsted ratings for nearby schools are below average, and a car is more or less essential. It suits buyers and families on modest incomes more than young professionals wanting city-centre convenience.
- What is the rent in Preston 007?
- A one-bed averages around £570 a month, a two-bed roughly £720, and a three-bed around £844. These are well below the national average — UK two-beds typically run around £1,200. Rents rose about 8% year-on-year, so they're climbing, but the area remains one of the more affordable parts of England for renters.
- Is Preston 007 safe?
- Crime sits at around 165 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly twice the UK national rate of about 80. That's a meaningful difference. The area's deprivation level (IMD decile 3) tends to correlate with higher anti-social behaviour and acquisitive crime. It's not extreme within Preston's context, but it's something to weigh if you're relocating from a lower-crime area.
- What's the commute from Preston 007 to Manchester?
- The public transport journey from Preston to Manchester takes around 79 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is about 3.6 km away — a short drive or bus ride rather than a walk. Most residents commute by car (around 60%), so factor in road journey times if you're planning to drive. Working from home is a strong option here given the near-universal gigabit broadband coverage.
- Who lives in Preston 007?
- Mostly families and settled owner-occupiers. Around 26% of residents are under 18 — well above the national average — and nearly 60% own their home. Social renters account for over a quarter of tenures, which is high by national standards. The area is predominantly UK-born, with a moderate diversity index. Degree holders make up about 23% of residents, slightly below the national average.
- What schools are near Preston 007?
- There are 121 schools within 2 km, so options are plentiful in terms of proximity. Quality is the issue: around 48% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, compared to a national average of about 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is roughly 4.8 km away. Families should check individual school catchment boundaries carefully, as there's meaningful variation across Preston.
- Is it worth buying in Preston 007?
- The numbers stack up for first-time buyers. The median sale price is around £161,000, and a typical deposit can be saved in under three years on a local salary — one of the more realistic purchase timelines in England. The area has high owner-occupation and a settled feel. The caveats are the elevated crime rate and below-average school ratings, which matter if you're buying for the long term with a family.