POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
PR3 5EN postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 94.4%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 46 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 01 Oct 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £415,450Based on 52 sales · Latest sale in data: 01 Oct 2025
- Gigabit availability 94.4%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 46 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 52 sales · Latest sale in data: 01 Oct 2025.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 94.4%, with 94.4% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 5.6% 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
4 within 400mPR3 5EN links 4 transport stops within 400m and 17 within 800m. 4 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Marriott Hotel (BCT) at about 192m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
17 within 1200mPR3 5EN currently links 17 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 5 personal services, 4 food and drink, 4 grocery. The closest mapped place is Maidenhead Aquatics at about 213m. 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 PR3 5EN in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
46 nearby school rows46 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for PR3 5EN. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 34PR3 5EN has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 34 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 342, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 104 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£415,450
Strong sample. Based on 52 sales · Latest sale in data: 01 Oct 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of PR3 5EN, 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
Personal services
5 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (3), beauty (2).
Amenity group
Food and drink
4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by cafe (2), restaurant (2).
Amenity group
Grocery
4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (3), supermarket (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (2).
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.
Retail
Maidenhead Aquatics
Pet at 456, Garstang Road.
Food and drink
Toll Bar Cottage Cafe & Meeting Rooms (Broughton Parish Community Charity)
Cafe at Toll Bar Cottage, Garstang Road.
Personal services
The Terrace
Hairdresser at 490, Garstang Road.
Grocery
Premier
Convenience at 496-498, Garstang Road.
Fuel
Broughton Service Station (Texaco)
Fuel Station at 496-498, Garstang Road, Broughton, Preston.
Nightlife
The Broughton Inn (Vintage Inns)
Pub at 502, Garstang 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
Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge
Primary option in PR3 3BJ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Barnacre Road Primary School
Primary option in PR3 2PD. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Primary option in PR3 5AS. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for PR3 5EN 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.
Open planning watch toolRecommended tool
Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around PR3 5EN.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
Open flood risk checkerRecommended guide
Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like PR3 5EN with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess PR3 5EN.
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Ask vetted agents
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