St George's
Preston 015 · 3 sub-areas · 6,604 residents
Preston 015 is a densely populated neighbourhood in Preston, home to around 6,600 people and one of the city's most affordable areas for renters. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £719 a month. Nearly four in ten residents are aged 18–34, giving the area a noticeably young demographic compared to Preston as a whole.
St George's 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.
Overview
What's it like to live in St George's?
The area is unusually green for its density — 5 parks sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; food and drink within walking distance is workable but not dense — around 16 restaurants and 1 pubs in five minutes; 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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St George's in Preston
Living in St George's
Preston 015 is one of Preston's more densely settled inner neighbourhoods, with a character shaped by its young population and a notably even three-way split between owner-occupiers, private renters, and social housing tenants. That tenure mix — roughly a third each — is unusual and reflects a genuinely mixed community rather than one dominated by any single housing type.
The cost of renting here is low by almost any standard. At around £719 a month for a two-bedroom home, you're paying considerably less than many comparable areas. Even a three-bedroom comes in at under £850 a month. Council tax for a Band D property runs to about £2,576 a year — factor that in when budgeting, but the overall housing costs remain competitive. The median home sale price sits at just under £113,000, meaning a deposit is within reach for many: the data suggests you could save enough in under two years on a typical local salary.
Nearly 40% of residents are aged 18–34, which is high even by urban standards, and single-person households account for over a third of all homes. The area has significant ethnic diversity, with an index score of 50 — notably higher than many comparable northern neighbourhoods — and just over 60% of residents were born in the UK. Degree-level qualifications are held by around 23% of the working-age population, roughly in line with the Preston average.
For day-to-day practicalities, the nearest mainline rail station is approximately 1.4 km away — around an 18-minute walk. Most residents drive, with just under 43% commuting by car; public transport accounts for about 15% of journeys. Broadband coverage is strong, with 100% of premises able to access gigabit-speed connections. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within Preston 015.
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Frequently asked
- Is Preston 015 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. Rents are among the lowest you'll find anywhere in England — a two-bed for under £720 a month — and the broadband is excellent. The trade-off is a high crime rate and a low share of well-rated schools nearby. It suits budget-conscious renters who know the city, less so families prioritising school quality.
- What is the rent in Preston 015?
- A one-bedroom property typically costs around £570 a month; a two-bed around £719; and a three-bed around £844. These are estimates scaled from city-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 7.8% in the past year, so factor in further increases if you're signing a longer tenancy.
- Is Preston 015 safe?
- Crime runs at around 197 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — roughly two and a half times the national average. The area is in the most deprived national decile, which correlates with higher crime rates. It's worth visiting at different times of day to get a feel for specific streets before committing.
- What's the commute from Preston 015 to Manchester?
- By public transport, Manchester is around 51 minutes from Preston station. The nearest mainline station is approximately 1.4 km away — about an 18-minute walk. Most residents drive rather than use public transport, with car use accounting for around 42% of commutes.
- Who lives in Preston 015?
- Predominantly young adults — nearly 40% of residents are aged 18–34 — with a high share of single-person households. The community is ethnically diverse, with around 40% of residents born outside the UK. Tenure is split roughly equally between owner-occupiers, private renters, and social housing tenants.
- What schools are near Preston 015?
- There are 77 schools within 2 km, but only around 35% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just over 3 km away. Families should research individual schools carefully and check current Ofsted reports before making decisions.
- How affordable is buying a home in Preston 015?
- Very affordable by national standards. The median sale price is just under £113,000, and the data suggests most buyers can save a deposit in under two years on a typical local salary. That's one of the fastest deposit-saving timescales in the country.