Broughton & Wychnor
Preston 002 · 5 sub-areas · 13,358 residents
Preston 002 is a predominantly residential part of Preston, home to around 13,400 people and one of the more settled, owner-occupied corners of the city. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £719 a month — well below the UK median for a 2-bed — and the area sits noticeably higher on the deprivation scale than much of Preston, placing it among the less deprived neighbourhoods in the region.
Broughton & Wychnor 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. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time; a high share of adults are degree-educated, which often shows up in the kind of jobs people commute to.
Overview
What's it like to live in Broughton & Wychnor?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; 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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Broughton & Wychnor in Preston
Living in Broughton & Wychnor
Preston 002 stands out within Preston for how stable and family-oriented it feels. Owner-occupation here runs to nearly 87%, which is unusually high for an urban neighbourhood — most of the city has a much larger private rental sector. That tenure mix shapes the character: streets tend to be quieter, turnover is lower, and the population skews towards families and longer-term residents rather than students or recent arrivals.
On cost, this part of Preston is genuinely affordable. A two-bedroom home rents for around £719 a month, and a three-bedroom for roughly £844 — figures that sit comfortably below the national 2-bed median of around £1,200. Even so, rents have been rising: up about 7.8% over the past year, which is a sharper increase than many comparable northern neighbourhoods have seen. If you're buying rather than renting, the median sale price is around £315,000, and a typical deposit takes just over five years to save on local earnings — manageable by current UK standards.
The people who live here reflect that stability. Nearly a quarter of residents are under 18, and household couples with children make up close to three in ten households — both figures above what you'd expect in denser urban areas. The 35–49 age bracket is the largest working-age cohort. Degree-level qualifications are surprisingly high at around 47%, which is well above the Preston average and suggests a professional, commuter-leaning population.
Day to day, the area is car-dependent — over 57% of residents drive to work, and only around 1.5% use public transport for their commute. The nearest mainline rail station is a straight-line distance of about 5.3 km, roughly a 66-minute walk or a short drive. Green space is accessible, with a typical resident within about 460 metres of the nearest open space. For a full picture of the streets and sub-areas within Preston 002, see the breakdown below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Preston 002 a nice place to live?
- It's one of the more settled, family-friendly parts of Preston. Owner-occupation is very high at nearly 87%, which keeps turnover low and the feel residential rather than transient. Deprivation is low for the area — it sits in the top 10% least deprived nationally — though school quality within catchment distance is below the national average, which is worth knowing.
- What is the rent in Preston 002?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £570 a month, a two-bedroom around £719, and a three-bedroom roughly £844. These are estimated figures scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 7.8% over the past year, so the trend is upward even if the absolute level remains affordable.
- Is Preston 002 safe?
- Crime runs at around 87 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — slightly above the UK national rate of roughly 80, but not dramatically so. The low deprivation score suggests the neighbourhood is at the more stable end of Preston's spectrum. It's not a crime hotspot, and the settled, owner-occupied character of the area tends to correlate with lower serious crime.
- What's the commute from Preston 002 to Preston city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 57% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is about 5.3 km away in a straight line, making it a short drive rather than a walkable option. Public transport use is very low here at just 1.5% of commuters, so if you don't have a car, check your specific route carefully before committing.
- Who lives in Preston 002?
- Mostly owner-occupying families. Nearly 87% of homes are owned, couple-with-children households make up close to three in ten, and under-18s account for 23% of the population. Degree attainment is high at around 47%, suggesting a professional resident base. It's a largely settled, UK-born community with relatively low ethnic diversity.
- What schools are near Preston 002?
- There are 30 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 35% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.75 km away. If school quality is a deciding factor, it's worth checking current Ofsted ratings directly, as the local picture is patchy.
- What is the council tax in Preston 002?
- Council tax for a Band D property comes to around £2,576 a year, or roughly £215 a month. That's broadly in line with the Lancashire average. Your band depends on your property's valuation — check the Valuation Office Agency if you want to confirm the band for a specific address.