Property market | £236,313 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Newcastle (10.2 miles) | |
Broadband | 91.6mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 94.9% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 5.2% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 122 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 232 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Tynemouth level) | |
Community | Median age is 43.3 | Population of 8,419 | Happiness is Above Average for Tyne & Wear, Average for UK | |
Crime | 3.0 burglaries per 1k people (North Tyneside) | |
Commute (approx) | - York (85 mins) | |
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£236,313 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Newcastle (10.2 miles) | |
91.6mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 43.3 | 8,419 | Happiness is Above Average for Tyne & Wear, Average for UK | |
Ranked 122 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 232 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Tynemouth level) | |
3.0 burglaries per 1k people (North Tyneside) | |
- York (85 mins) | |
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Preston has a good numbers of stores nearby to choose from, including: Aldi Hawkeys Lane North Shields, Aldi West Monkseaton Whitley Bay, Asda North Shields Supermarket, Asda South Shields Superstore, Iceland North Shields, Lidl Preston Grange, Morrisons Daily North Shields Tynemouth Road, Morrisons New York North Shields, Sainsburys Tynemouth Broadway Local, Tesco North Shields Beach Road Esso Express. There are many pubs and bars nearby, including: Alexandra Hotel, Bell And Bucket, Charlies Bar, Enigma Tap, Garricks Head, Harvester, Mariners Arms, No1 The Basement, Percy Park Rugby Football, Spor... (see map below for more bars and associated links). Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: 19 Restaurant @TGC, 31 The Quay, Barista Boho, Beef, Cakes \& Shakes/Breakfast, Cakes \& Shakes, Burger King, Bushi's, Carole's Kitchen, Carrot N Cake... (see map below for more). There is a wide range of cafes and coffee shops in the area, including: Big Ray's Cafe, Cafe 32, Cafe 42, Cafe @ The Riverside, Cafe Wilkinsons, Caffe Barista, Charlie Rose Cafe, Coffee And Cream Cafe, Operation Veteran Ca... (see map below for more). Preston has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Preston has had a steep increase over the last few years and accelerating growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £415,835, which is up 11.0% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £236,313 (up 5.4% on last year) , a terraced house £204,229 (up 5.2% on last year) and a flat £120,796. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £525 per month. Property prices in Preston are a little higher than the average property prices across Tyne & Wear and are slightly lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Preston, prices have risen a little quicker than the annual average price change seen across the Tyne & Wear region.
Property data is based on North Tyneside level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Preston, or click here to browse the longer list of Preston property transactions from 2023.
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Preston has a high number of nearby schools, so there is plenty of choice although there may also be a lot of competition for spaces too. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Monkseaton High School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2016. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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St Marys Roman Catholic Primary School Aided | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | Yes - 2015 |
Monkseaton High School | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | Yes - 2016 |
Cullercoats Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Waterville Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Percy Main Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
King Edward Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Spring Gardens Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Riverside Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Monkhouse Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Whitehouse Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Preston Grange Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Appletree Gardens First School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Langley First School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Collingwood Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Christ Church CofE Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
St Cuthberts Roman Catholic Primary School Aided | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
St Josephs Roman Catholic Primary School Aided | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Star of the Sea RC VA Primary | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
Marden High School | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Norham High School | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Marden Bridge Middle School | Primary & Secondary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Monkseaton Middle School | Primary & Secondary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
John Spence Community High School | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | No |
Woodlawn School | Primary & Secondary Foundation special school - Mixed | No |
Southlands School | Secondary school Foundation special school - Mixed | No |
Hadrian Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Cullercoats Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (4/19/2012) | 105 submissions 92.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | North Shields |
Waterville Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/4/2020) | Ofsted Report Link | North Shields | |
Percy Main Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/9/2022) | 25 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | North Shields |
King Edward Primary School Save school | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/14/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | North Tyneside | |
Monkseaton High School Save school | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/26/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Whitley Bay | |
John Spence Community High School Save school | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/30/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | North Shields | |
Woodlawn School Save school | Primary & Secondary Foundation special school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/17/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Whitley Bay | |
Southlands School Save school | Secondary school Foundation special school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/14/2013) | 12 submissions 67.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | North Shields |
Hadrian Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/3/2022) | 39 submissions 92.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | South Shields |
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (11/27/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | North Shields | |
Riverside Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (4/30/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | North Shields | |
Monkhouse Primary School Save school | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/6/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | North Shields | |
Preston Grange Primary School Save school | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/2/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | North Shields | |
Appletree Gardens First School Save school | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/14/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Whitley Bay | |
Langley First School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/15/2022) | 102 submissions 98.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Whitley Bay |
Collingwood Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (5/1/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | North Shields | |
Christ Church CofE Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/24/2022) | 29 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | North Shields |
Marden High School Save school | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (12/5/2013) | 114 submissions 89.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | North Shields |
Norham High School Save school | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/23/2022) | 26 submissions 88.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | North Shields |
Marden Bridge Middle School Save school | Primary & Secondary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (4/20/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Whitley Bay |
School | Type |
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Cullercoats Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/19/2012) 105 submissions 92.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Waterville Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/4/2020) |
Percy Main Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/9/2022) 25 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
King Edward Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/14/2013) |
Monkseaton High School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (6/26/2019) |
John Spence Community High School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (11/30/2017) |
Woodlawn School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/17/2018) |
Southlands School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (11/14/2013) 12 submissions 67.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Hadrian Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/3/2022) 39 submissions 92.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (11/27/2013) |
Riverside Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/30/2015) |
Monkhouse Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/6/2014) |
Preston Grange Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/2/2015) |
Appletree Gardens First School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/14/2013) |
Langley First School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/15/2022) 102 submissions 98.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Collingwood Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/1/2013) |
Christ Church CofE Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/24/2022) 29 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Marden High School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (12/5/2013) 114 submissions 89.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Norham High School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (3/23/2022) 26 submissions 88.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Marden Bridge Middle School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/20/2016) |
Station | Distance from Preston | Commute options |
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Brockley Whins | 5 miles |
- York (85 mins - Grand Central) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 114 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 122 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Fellgate | 5 miles |
- York (1 change(s) - 102 mins - Grand Central) View details |
East Boldon | 6 miles |
- York (1 change(s) - 103 mins - Grand Central) View details |
Heworth A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +3% from the previous year. | 8 miles |
- York (1 change(s) - 79 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 111 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 115 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 179 mins - TransPennine Express) View details |
Seaburn | 9 miles |
- York (1 change(s) - 107 mins - Grand Central) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (North Tyneside) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of North Tyneside residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 94.9% | 81.7% |
Asian | 2.6% | 9.3% |
Mixed | 1.4% | 2.9% |
Black | 0.6% | 4.0% |
Other | 0.6% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Tynemouth consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 13.4% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 7.9% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 15.3% | 122 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 23.7% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 5.1% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 11.2% | |
Routine occupations | 9.7% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 8.5% | 232 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 5.3% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Tyne & Wear is fast (74mbps). Preston is faster than this, with average download speeds of 91.6mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Tynemouth level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 91.6 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 98.5% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.3% |
Crime stats were found at the North Tyneside level:
Type | North Tyneside | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 82 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 3 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 10 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 1 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 31 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Preston.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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North East | Brier Dene Burn, Castle Eden Burn | Coastal rivers within Tyneside and Wearside from Brier Dene to Castle Eden Burn |
North East | North Sea | North Sea from St Mary's Lighthouse to Crimdon Park, North Hartlepool |
North East | River Tyne | Tyne estuary from Wylam to the North Sea coast, including Watergate Car Park at Newcastle Quayside |
North East | North Sea | Properties including Whitley Sands Refreshment Kiosk, Robinson Crusoe's Cafe at Tynemouth Longsands, Tynemouth Sailing Club and the area at Cullercoats Bay around the Lifeboat Station and the Dove Marine Laboratory |
North East | River Tyne | Properties at Fish Market, Bell Street, Dolphin Quay, Union Quay, Clive Street, Duke Street, Liddell Street, Corporation Quay, South Shields Ferry Landing, Wapping Street, Tyne Dock, Albert Edward Dock, Tyne Foyboatmen Association and Howdon Pans |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Preston, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £236,313 Detached: £415,835 | 82 | Primary: 21Secondary: 9 | 15.3% residents in higher managerial positions 8.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Ouseburn, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Hot property market | Semi-detached: £234,530 Detached: £417,462 | 120 | Primary: 28Secondary: 8 | 11.7% residents in higher managerial positions 9.3% residents long-term unemployed |
Gosforth, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £234,530 Detached: £417,462 | 120 | Primary: 20Secondary: 9 | 14.2% residents in higher managerial positions 9.9% residents long-term unemployed |
Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Hot property market | Semi-detached: £236,313 Detached: £415,835 | 82 | Primary: 10Secondary: 4 | 15.3% residents in higher managerial positions 8.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Hot property market | Semi-detached: £236,313 Detached: £415,835 | 82 | Primary: 15Secondary: 8 | 15.3% residents in higher managerial positions 8.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Preston, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £236,313 Detached: £415,835 | 82 | Primary: 21Secondary: 9 |
Ouseburn, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Hot property market | Semi-detached: £234,530 Detached: £417,462 | 120 | Primary: 28Secondary: 8 |
Gosforth, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £234,530 Detached: £417,462 | 120 | Primary: 20Secondary: 9 |
Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Hot property market | Semi-detached: £236,313 Detached: £415,835 | 82 | Primary: 10Secondary: 4 |
Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Hot property market | Semi-detached: £236,313 Detached: £415,835 | 82 | Primary: 15Secondary: 8 |
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