Strong on transport, weaker on schools
This public area guide compares Preston in Torbay using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Preston a good place to live?
Preston may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access, while flood risk is around the national middle range and crime is around the national middle range. School performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Torbay below.
For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.
Preston at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Movers who value stronger transport access
Watch out for
- School performance appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Preston
Crime rate
Crime rate
15.71 per 1,000 people
Percentile
45th percentile nationally
Crime levels are around the national middle range.
House prices in Preston
House prices
Average sold price
£241,820
Percentile
33rd percentile nationally
House prices are below the national middle range.
Schools in Preston
Flood risk in Preston
Transport in Preston
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Preston a good place to live?
Preston may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access. It ranks strongly for stronger transport access, while flood risk is around the national middle range and crime is around the national middle range. School performance appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Preston safe?
Preston ranks in the 45th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Preston?
The average sold price is £241,820, with house prices in the 33rd percentile nationally.
How are schools in Preston?
Schools rank in the 7th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Preston?
Nearby public profiles include Goodrington with Roselands in Torbay and Clifton with Maidenway in Torbay.
