Houses for sale in Preston, Lancashire


House Prices in Preston

Properties in Preston have an average house price of £226k and had 15,379 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Preston is an area in Lancashire with 127,208 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £2.5M.


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Property price trends in Preston

According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Preston sold for £227,139 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 155,151 sales logged over the past 31 years.

Prices have moved up over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £218,922, that's a rise of roughly 3.8%.

Looking back five years, average prices are up about 6.6% since 2021, a gain of around £14,132 in cash terms.

Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £177,256, so the typical sold price has climbed about 28.1% since then, roughly 2.5% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace holds at about 2.4%.

Frequently asked questions about Preston


What is the average price for a property for sale in Preston?

The average price for a property for sale in Preston is £225,553. This amount is 7% higher than the average price in Lancashire. There are more than 10,000 property listings for sale in Preston.


What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Preston?

The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Preston are Clayton West & Cuerden at an average of £776,000, Aighton, Bailey And Chaigley at an average of £627,500 and New Longton & Hutton East at an average of £558,111.


What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Preston?

The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Preston are St Matthews at an average of £91,621, Fishwick at an average of £104,023 and Fishwick & Frenchwood at an average of £106,333.


Which train stations are available in or near Preston?

Some of the train stations available in or near Preston are Preston, Salwick and Lostock Hall.


Property Price Paid in Preston by Year

The average sold property price by year was:

Year Average Sold Price Price Change
Sold Properties More information
2026 £227,139
Price decrease
-2%
2,026 Properties
2025 £231,502
Price increase
3%
4,923 Properties
2024 £224,219
Price increase
2%
4,418 Properties
2023 £218,922
Price increase
1%
4,012 Properties
2022 £216,064
Price increase
1%
5,164 Properties
2021 £213,007
Price increase
5%
6,099 Properties
2020 £202,362
Price increase
6%
4,751 Properties
2019 £190,789
Price increase
1%
5,265 Properties
2018 £189,637
Price increase
4%
5,223 Properties
2017 £181,756
Price increase
2%
5,139 Properties
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Property Price per Property Type in Preston

Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.

The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:

Property Type Average Sold Price Sold Properties
Detached House £367,053.00 4,118 Detached Houses
Flat £97,330.00 1,121 Flats
Semi Detached House £211,883.00 5,746 Semi Detached Houses
Terraced House £143,530.00 4,394 Terraced Houses
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

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