Houses for sale in Preston, Lancashire


House Prices in Preston

Properties in Preston have an average house price of £225k and had 15,021 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 £224,086 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 154,787 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 £218,924, that's a rise of roughly 2.4%.

Looking back five years, average prices are up about 5.2% since 2021, a gain of around £11,054 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 26.4% since then, roughly 2.4% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace holds at about 2.3%.

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 £224,834. 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 £91,363, Fishwick at an average of £103,433 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 £224,086
Price decrease
-3%
1,743 Properties
2025 £230,556
Price increase
3%
4,847 Properties
2024 £224,219
Price increase
2%
4,418 Properties
2023 £218,924
Price increase
1%
4,013 Properties
2022 £216,074
Price increase
1%
5,162 Properties
2021 £213,032
Price increase
5%
6,098 Properties
2020 £202,402
Price increase
6%
4,749 Properties
2019 £190,802
Price increase
1%
5,264 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 £365,864.00 4,013 Detached Houses
Flat £97,288.00 1,094 Flats
Semi Detached House £211,520.00 5,598 Semi Detached Houses
Terraced House £143,302.00 4,316 Terraced Houses
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

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