Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the PR3 postcode area, covering Preston and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£229,454
Median price
£226,835
5-year trend
+66.6%
Total sales
23,081
The PR3 area has 1,287 individual postcodes with 23,081 registered sales. Prices are +42.5% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Preston. The five-year price movement is +66.6%.
A Lancashire city with fast trains to London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly, a growing university population and good value housing compared to the South East.
🚆 Main station
Preston
⏱️ London commute
~130 min by train
With an average of £229,454, PR3 is a mid-range area, +42.5% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 23,081 recorded sales across 1,287 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in PR3 is +66.6%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
PR3 3TW
£103,269 avg · 124 sales
PR3 1JF
£143,781 avg · 119 sales
PR3 5AS
£189,324 avg · 117 sales
PR3 6HJ
£193,392 avg · 109 sales
PR3 1TN
£154,961 avg · 108 sales
PR3 3HA
£156,027 avg · 101 sales
PR3 3EN
£84,180 avg · 98 sales
PR3 3XQ
£283,333 avg · 92 sales
PR3 5AY
£222,833 avg · 91 sales
This PR3 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the PR3 postcode area is £229,454, based on 23,081 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Preston.
Properties in PR3 average £229,454, which is +42.5% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
PR3 is +42.5% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales. With 1,287 postcodes, there is a wide range of property options and price points within this area.
Prices in PR3 have moved +66.6% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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