POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
PR1 5JQ postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 60 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 20 Mar 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £35,000Based on 40 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Mar 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 60 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 40 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Mar 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
12 within 400mPR1 5JQ links 12 transport stops within 400m and 45 within 800m. 12 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Centenary Mill (BCT) at about 34m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
170 within 1200mPR1 5JQ currently links 170 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 70 food and drink, 23 grocery, 23 nightlife. The closest mapped place is Lidl at about 83m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
3,623 online job adverts observedPreston local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched PR1 5JQ in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
60 nearby school rows60 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for PR1 5JQ. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 34PR1 5JQ has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 34 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 521, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 68 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£35,000
Strong sample. Based on 40 sales · Latest sale in data: 20 Mar 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of PR1 5JQ, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
70 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (38), restaurant (18), cafe (14).
Amenity group
Grocery
23 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (13), supermarket (6), bakery (3).
Amenity group
Nightlife
23 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (13), bar (10).
Amenity group
Retail
22 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (10), mobile phone (5), mall (3).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Grocery
Lidl
Supermarket at New Hall Lane, Preston.
Grocery
Premier
Convenience in the current nearby-place seam.
Fuel
Brindle Service Station (Texaco)
Fuel Station at 71, New Hall Lane, Preston.
Food and drink
Manjaros
Restaurant at 79-81, London Road, Preston.
Food and drink
Yummy Takeaway
Fast Food at 89, London Road, Preston.
Grocery
Falcon Store
Convenience at 129-131, London Road, Preston.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Acorns Primary School
Primary option in PR1 6AU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery
Primary option in PR1 5TU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham
Primary option in PR1 9AE. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for PR1 5JQ before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around PR1 5JQ.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like PR1 5JQ with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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Ask vetted agents
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