Haslam Park
Preston 008 · 5 sub-areas · 6,959 residents
Preston 008 is a predominantly residential part of Preston, home to around 6,959 people and one of the most owner-occupied neighbourhoods in the city. A typical two-bedroom lets for about £720 a month — noticeably below the UK norm — and rents rose around 7.8% over the past year. The area skews older than much of Preston, with a strong settled, family-established feel.
Haslam Park is a green, lower-density part of Preston — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Haslam Park?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Haslam Park in Preston
Living in Haslam Park
Preston 008 reads like a neighbourhood that's been quietly getting on with things for decades. Detached and semi-detached streets dominate, owner-occupation sits at an unusually high 84%, and the population tilts noticeably older — roughly 46% of residents are aged 50 or over. It's not a part of Preston you'd move to for nightlife or a short walk to the station, but that's not why people are here.
Rents are low by almost any measure. A two-bedroom home runs around £720 a month, and a one-bedroom comes in closer to £570. That's a long way below the UK median for a two-bed and puts Preston 008 at the more affordable end of the city's rental market. Council tax (Band D) runs to about £2,576 a year, which is typical for Lancashire. For buyers, the median sale price sits around £217,000 — and with a deposit gap of roughly 3.6 years' income, ownership is more reachable here than in most English cities.
The people who live here are largely settled and long-established. Private renters make up just under 12% of households — a fraction compared to inner-city Preston or most UK cities — and social housing is minimal at 3.5%. Around a third of residents hold a degree, which is respectable but not exceptional. The ethnic diversity index of 21.8 and a UK birth rate of 92% reflect a community that hasn't changed dramatically in recent years.
Getting around is predominantly car-dependent — nearly 58% of residents commute by car, with public transport used by only around 4%. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.8 km away, about a 35-minute walk, so driving or cycling is almost essential for most journeys. Working from home is a significant option for a meaningful share of residents, with 28% doing so. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on how the neighbourhood breaks down locally.
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Frequently asked
- Is Preston 008 a nice place to live?
- It depends what you're after. Preston 008 is quiet, safe by national standards, and dominated by owner-occupiers who've been here for years. It's not lively or well-connected by public transport, but if you want low rents, green space close by, and a settled residential feel, it delivers that reliably.
- What is the rent in Preston 008?
- A one-bedroom typically costs around £570 a month, a two-bedroom around £720, and a three-bedroom around £844. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 7.8% over the past year, so expect gradual upward pressure.
- Is Preston 008 safe?
- Crime runs at about 65 incidents per 1,000 residents per year, which is below the UK national average of roughly 80. The area's older, predominantly owner-occupying population tends to correlate with lower crime. It sits in the less deprived 30% of English neighbourhoods by IMD ranking.
- What's the commute from Preston 008 to Manchester?
- By public transport the journey to Manchester takes around 69 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.8 km away — roughly a 35-minute walk — so most residents drive to the station. Only around 4% of residents commute by public transport, so car ownership is practically essential here.
- Who lives in Preston 008?
- Mostly older, settled residents who own their homes. Around 46% of the population is aged 50 or over, and 84% of households are owner-occupied. Private renters make up only about 12% of residents. It's not a neighbourhood that attracts large numbers of young professionals or students.
- What schools are near Preston 008?
- There are 89 schools within a typical 2 km catchment, so options are plentiful. However, only around 37% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 3 km away. Check catchment boundaries carefully before choosing an address.
- Is Preston 008 good for families?
- It has some family-friendly credentials: low crime, green space within 300 metres on average, affordable rents, and a realistic path to buying at a median price around £217,000. The school quality picture is mixed, though, so families should research specific catchment schools before committing.