Moor Park
Preston 011 · 4 sub-areas · 8,202 residents
Preston 011 is a densely populated pocket of Preston, home to around 8,200 people and one of the more affordable corners of the city. A typical two-bedroom lets for about £720 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed — and with a diverse, youthful population, it suits renters looking for low entry costs in a well-connected Lancashire city.
Moor 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. The rental market is active and turnover is high — people move through rather than stay.
Overview
What's it like to live in Moor Park?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; 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; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; 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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Moor Park in Preston
Living in Moor Park
Preston 011 sits within Preston, a city that punches above its weight for affordability in the North West. This neighbourhood carries that further — rents here are among the lower end even within Preston itself, with a median monthly rent of around £780 across all property sizes. That makes it genuinely accessible, especially for younger renters or those on modest incomes.
The cost picture is one of the clearest selling points. A two-bedroom here runs about £720 a month, well under half what you'd typically pay in central London, and around 40% below the UK national 2-bed median. Even so, renters should note that at 41% of take-home pay going on rent, affordability is stretched by local salary levels rather than high rents in absolute terms — the median resident salary sits at around £30,000 a year.
The population skews noticeably young. Around a third of residents are aged 18–34, and nearly a quarter are under 18 — so this is a neighbourhood with a lot of families and young adults. Owner-occupation stands at about 46%, with a fairly high private rental share of around 41%, which means there's decent choice in the lettings market. The ethnic diversity index of 46.8 and just 65% of residents born in the UK point to a genuinely mixed community.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.9 km away — about a 24-minute walk, or a short bus or car journey. There's no metro or tram service within realistic distance. Greenspace is reasonably close, with around 71% of residents within walkable distance of a park or green area. See the streets and sub-areas below for a more detailed breakdown.
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Frequently asked
- Is Preston 011 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. Rents are genuinely low — a two-bedroom runs about £720 a month — and the community is youthful and diverse. The trade-off is a crime rate roughly twice the national average and a weaker school quality profile than most of England. It suits renters looking for affordability over prestige.
- What is the rent in Preston 011?
- A typical one-bedroom lets for around £570 a month, a two-bedroom around £720, and a three-bedroom around £844. The median across all sizes is about £778. These figures are estimates scaled from Preston-wide official data using local sale prices.
- Is Preston 011 safe?
- Crime here runs at around 154 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly twice the UK national rate. The area sits in the most deprived fifth of English neighbourhoods, which correlates with higher crime. It's not the worst in Preston, but it's worth researching specific streets before committing.
- What's the commute from Preston 011 to Manchester?
- By public transport, Manchester is around 58 minutes from Preston station. The nearest mainline station is about 1.9 km away — roughly a 24-minute walk or a short drive. Most residents here commute by car rather than rail, so journey times will vary depending on your route and time of day.
- Who lives in Preston 011?
- Mostly a young, mixed population — around a third are aged 18–34, and nearly a quarter are under 18. It's ethnically diverse, with 35% of residents born outside the UK. Tenure is split fairly evenly between owner-occupiers and private renters, with a smaller social housing proportion.
- What schools are near Preston 011?
- There are 102 schools within 2 km, so options are plentiful. However, only around 37% of those within typical catchment distance are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 3.4 km away. Research individual schools carefully before choosing a street.
- How affordable is buying a home in Preston 011?
- Very affordable by national standards. The median house price is around £120,000, and at local salary levels it takes roughly two years to save a deposit — one of the shorter timelines in England. The median resident salary is around £30,000, which helps keep the deposit hurdle manageable.