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Takeaways| Council | Dorset |
| Crime Rate | ✓Low for a South West village 60% below the national average. |
| Demographics | 🌻 Retirees |
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The average house price in Preston is £368,654, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Preston house price trends over the last 30 years.
£368,654
£455,769
£184,805
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Is Preston a nice place to live?
Yes, Preston is an excellent place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of A. This means it is among the top places to live in South West. It particularly appeals to retirees.
How safe is Preston?
Preston has a low crime rate for a South West village, with around 30 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 60% below the national average, and 35% below the Dorset average.
What are the best schools in Preston?
Preston has 5 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is St Nicholas and St Laurence Church of England Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Broadmayne First School and St Andrew's Church of England Primary School.
What are the demographics of Preston?
The majority of residents in Preston identify as White (British) (96%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (95%). The most common religion is Christian (56%).