property, homes and houses for sale in Preston

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neighbouring areas

Accrington Carnforth Manchester Todmorden
Ashton-under-Lyne Chorley Morecambe Wigan
Blackpool Lancaster Oldham  
Bolton Leigh Rossendale  
Bury Liverpool Skelmersdale  

Preston is the gateway to the beautiful countryside of Lancashire and is considered to be the largest and most important commercial centre in the county. To celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee, Preston became England's 50th city in 2002. Lying on the River Ribble, the name 'Preston' derives from 'Priests' Town', reflecting Preston's strong Christian history. Today, the population is 130,000 and when the suburbs are included it rises to 185,000.

If you are looking for property for sale in Preston offering two or three bedrooms, the city has a good mix of charming Victorian and Edwardian terraced cottages and houses; post-war semi-detached houses and bungalows; and a variety of new-build developments. Estate agents in Preston also represent a wide choice of houses offering four or more bedrooms, including larger versions of the properties listed above.

Flats for sale in Preston are in a mix of purpose-built apartment blocks and beautifully designed new-build apartment houses. For details of flats currently on the market, and for information regarding cottages, bungalows and houses, please contact Preston estate agents.

Amenities for Preston properties

Preston has two major shopping centres with top high street names and many places to eat, drink and relax. There are also 4 out-of-town retail parks, including Capitol Centre, which has a Warner Village Cinema and a Megabowl. Local education is provided by numerous primary schools, 18 high schools, 4 colleges of further education, and the University of Central Lancashire. There are at least 6 museums and art galleries in Preston and 8 lovely parks, including the Grade II listed Avenham Park designed and landscaped in the 1860s.

Transport in Preston

Travelling by road, the M6 passes to the east of Preston and the M55 for Blackpool is to the north. The city and suburbs are served by a comprehensive bus network, and the principal railway station in Preston is on the west coast main line.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Preston, which is covered by postcodes PR1, PR2, PR3 & PR11, you may also like to consider Chorley, Carnforth, Blackpool, Accrington, Wigan, Skelmersdale, Leigh, Bolton, Bury, and Oldham.