# Preston (PR5), North West PR5's trajectory score of 55.7/100 places it in the 80th percentile nationally, indicating strong fundamentals relative to peer markets. Over five years, rental growth has outpaced capital appreciation, with rents rising at 5.5% compound annual growth against property price growth of 3.3%. Population expansion has been modest at 1.0% over the same period. The district is classified at the pre-cursor gentrification stage, suggesting earlier-phase development characteristics. These metrics indicate a market where rental yields may present distinct opportunities compared to capital growth patterns, with limited population pressure currently supporting demand dynamics.
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- 1Property prices up 3.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.5% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.0% per year
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What's changing in Preston · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.8 points this month to 56/100, driven mainly by safety.
52 planning applications submitted in PR5 over the last six months.
Preston (PR5) common questions
Is Preston up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Preston (PR5) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 56/100 (Strong), in the top 18% of districts nationally. The score is up 3.6 points over the last 12 months.
Is Preston safe?
Preston has a safety score of 65/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Preston?
The average property price in Preston (PR5) is £202k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Preston?
The median monthly rent in Preston (PR5) is £776 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Preston?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Skelmersdale (WN8), Tarporley (CW6), Lancaster (LA2), Lancaster (LA1), Preston (PR4). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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