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House prices in Preston
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in Preston have risen sharply over the past year — up +10.7% to a typical £186,418, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £201,045.
That's 31% below the UK average of £271,295.
Preston house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Preston
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £332,581 ▲ +11.0%
- Semi-detached £201,045 ▲ +11.7%
- Terraced £142,895 ▲ +11.4%
- Flat £99,137 ▲ +5.5%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | ST. THOMAS SCHOOL ST THOMAS STREET, PR1 1JU | £74,202 |
| Apr 2026 | 258 LEYLAND ROAD, PR1 9SX | £140,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 25 SPALDING AVENUE, PR3 1TN | £125,000 |
| Apr 2026 | PEAR TREE BARN MOORSIDE LANE, PR4 0TB | £267,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 29 PRESTON ROAD, PR3 3AN | £104,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 186 HOLLAND HOUSE ROAD, PR5 4HY | £90,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 11 CARR MEADOW, PR5 8HR | £400,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 28 MERSEY STREET, PR2 1BB | £127,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 CROWELL WAY, PR5 4LG | £191,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 6 OBAN CRESCENT, PR1 6ET | £127,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Preston costs 5.2× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Preston ranks nationally →
Preston is the 31st most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 65,217 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Preston.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 49.2%
- Median floor area 79 m²
- Median annual energy cost £800
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Lincoln £186,722
- House prices in Bolsover £186,908
- House prices in Wyre £188,175
- House prices in Ashfield £188,423
- House prices in Mansfield £188,718
- House prices in Rossendale £189,243
- House prices in Lancaster £193,434
- House prices in Boston £179,027
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Preston?
- The average house price in Preston is £186,418, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Preston changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Preston have risen +10.7% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Preston by property type?
- Latest average prices in Preston:
- detached homes: £332,581
- semi-detached homes: £201,045
- terraced homes: £142,895
- flats: £99,137
- Is Preston affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Preston costs 5.2× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Preston ranks nationally.
- Is Preston an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Preston costs £186,418 — 31% less than the UK average of £271,295. Preston is the 31st most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Preston?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Preston's average of £186,418, expect roughly £450–£650 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £750–£1,100 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Preston?
- On a typical Preston sale at £186,418, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £2,200–£3,400, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Preston?
- Moving home in Preston typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.