PR1 8EP postcode in Preston, Lancashire
PR1 8EP is a postcode in Preston, in the City Centre ward. It is in the Preston parliamentary constituency and the Lancashire police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where PR1 8EP is, and what is near it
- PR1 8EP
- Other postcodes in PR1 8: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 12 bus stops
- 5 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 53.7511, longitude -2.7147)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after PR1 8EP?
- PrestonDistrict council Preston: bins, council tax, planning
- LancashireCounty council Lancashire: schools, roads, care
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around PR1 8EP Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- LancashirePolice force area
- PrestonParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Sir Mark Hendrick (Labour (Co-op)), as Parliament lists them. Contact Sir Mark Hendrick
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. What each council does: GOV.UK. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at PR1 8EP?
Every home and business at PR1 8EP can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at PR1 8EP?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for PR1 8EP.
Check the bin days for PR1 8EP on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is PR1 8EP at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Medium riskThe Environment Agency counts 23 homes and businesses at PR1 8EP. 23 are in an area at medium risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Preston
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for PR1 8EP: 2,556 properties in Preston are at high risk (3.1% of all its properties). All the figures for Preston
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of PR1 8EP is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 16:50 on 22 October 2026.
- Ribble estuary at Broadgate, between Connaught Road and Fishergate HillFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Ribble estuary at Broadgate, between Connaught Road and Fishergate Hill
- Lower River Ribble and DarwenFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Lower River Ribble and Darwen
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 16:50 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near PR1 8EP?
Homes in PR1 8 sold for a typical £122,625 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 54 sales, up 2.2% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Semi-detached 3 sales, too few to price
- Terraced £125,500 38 sales
- Flat or maisonette £105,000 13 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole PR1 district: a typical £166,990 from 537 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in PR1 8EP
HM Land Registry records 2 standard sales of homes in PR1 8EP from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 9 May 2025. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near PR1 8EP?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 700 homes in the neighbourhood around PR1 8EP. Over half of them (51%) are in council tax band A. More were built from 1919 to 1939 than in any other period (33%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Preston for 2026‑27: £2,576. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,717 (band A) to £2,576 (band D); band A, the most common, is £1,717.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 360 (51%) | £1,717 |
| Band B | about 200 (29%) | £2,003 |
| Band C | about 130 (19%) | £2,290 |
| Band D | about 10 (1%) | £2,576 |
| Band E | fewer than 5 | £3,148 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,721 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £4,293 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £5,151 |
When the homes were built
- 32% Before 1900
- 6% 1900 to 1918
- 33% 1919 to 1939
- Withheld 1945 to 1964
- 20% 1965 to 1982
- 1% 1983 to 1999
- 7% 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2010 to 2019, 2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Preston before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of PR1 8EP is in (ONS area E01025291), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near PR1 8EP?
The nearest open schools to PR1 8EP, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to PR1 8EP?
The nearest railway station to the centre of PR1 8EP is Preston Rail Station, 750 metres away in a straight line.
- Preston Rail Station Railway station 750 mWalk
- Lostock Hall Rail Station Railway station 3.5 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
12 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Ardee Road, 87 m away.
More stations near PR1 8EP, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near PR1 8EP?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of PR1 8EP, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Fishergate Hill Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01772 254484 350 mWalk
- St Fillan's Medical Ctre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01772 325001 950 mWalk
- St. Mary's Health Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01772 214800 1.1 kmWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near PR1 8EP?
The nearest charging points to the centre of PR1 8EP, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2 · up to 22 kW 850 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 950 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 950 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near PR1 8EP?
The nearest to the centre of PR1 8EP, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Fishergate Hill Dental Phone 07933 637257 600 mWalk
- Smilesite Phone 01772 253418 600 mWalk
- Camden Place Dental Practice Phone 01772 556050 950 mWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to PR1 8EP?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Fulwood Hall Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2026 · Phone 01772 704111 4.4 kmCycle
- Royal Preston Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report November 2023 · Phone 01772 716565 4.5 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near PR1 8EP?
The nearest care homes to the centre of PR1 8EP, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Priory Park Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2026 · Phone 01772 742248 850 mWalk
- Swansea Terrace Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report March 2024 · Phone 01772 736689 1.6 kmCycle
- Penwortham Grange and Lodge Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2024 · Phone 01772 748576 1.7 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near PR1 8EP?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of PR1 8EP, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Cohens Chemist, 51 Fishergate Hill Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 01772 252033 350 mWalk
- Middleforth Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01772 749150 650 mWalk
- Penwortham Pharmacy Mon to Fri 10am to 9pm; Sat 5pm to 9pm; Sun 8am to 9pm · Phone 01772 746566 950 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near PR1 8EP?
The nearest vets to the centre of PR1 8EP on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Ribble Vets 1.4 kmCycle
- Myerscough Veterinary Group 2.4 kmCycle
- New Hall Veterinary Centre 3.7 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is PR1 8EP in a conservation area?
The centre of PR1 8EP is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near PR1 8EP?
Police.uk records 547 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of PR1 8EP in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: bicycle theft 22, vehicle crime 17, drugs 14, burglary 9, other crime 8, theft from the person 7, robbery 4, possession of weapons 3.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for PR1 8EP
- Ward
- City Centre
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- North West
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Preston
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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