The average house price in Preston is £480,956, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Preston house price trends over the last 30 years.
£1,085,645
£299,788
£854,922
£628,763
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Is Preston a nice place to live?
Yes, Preston is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in East Sussex. The area boasts an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and pubs.
How safe is Preston?
Preston has a low crime rate for a South East suburb, with around 37 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 50% below the national average, and 49% below the East Sussex average.
What are the best schools in Preston?
Preston has 41 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Downs Infant School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Dorothy Stringer School and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Preston?
The majority of residents in Preston identify as White (British) (74%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (80%). The most common religion is No religion (58%).