Area Information for Preston, PR3 9BB
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Basic Information
| Area Type | |
| Country | England |
Policing & Crime Summary
We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Rural North (Woodplumpton, Broughton, Barton, Goosnargh)), and the Lancashire Constabulary force area,
which is available on the Crime tab of this page.
We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 1 crime was reported within half a mile of PR3 9BB.
Nearby Services
StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...
- Closest primary school: Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School (1.1 miles)
- Closest secondary school: Garstang Community Academy (3.5 miles)
- Closest GP: Stonebridge Surgery (4.2 miles)
- Closest hospital: Longridge Community Hospital (4.1 miles)
More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab
About the Demographic Information
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Preston, PR3 9BB is within the Rural North (Woodplumpton, Broughton, Barton, Goosnargh) policing neighbourhood, under the Lancashire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 1 crime was reported within half a mile of PR3 9BB.
Neighbourhood Team
| Crime: | Click here to view 1 crime committed near PR3 9BB |
| Neighbourhood Team Address |
Rural North (Woodplumpton, Broughton, Barton, Goosnargh) |
| Force Website: | http://lancashire.police.uk |
Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.
Railway Station
Hospital
GP
Dentist
Optician
Primary School
Secondary School
Below are the details of the closest services to PR3 9BB. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for PR3 9BB.
Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top
Listed here are the 16 closest railway stations to Preston, PR3 9BB. The nearest railway station is Preston (Lancs), approximately 7.1 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Preston (Lancs) | 7.1 miles |
| Salwick | 7.3 miles |
| Kirkham & Wesham | 9 miles |
| Bamber Bridge | 9.2 miles |
| Lostock Hall | 9.3 miles |
| Ramsgreave & Wilpshire | 11 miles |
| Pleasington | 11 miles |
| Langho | 11 miles |
| Leyland | 12 miles |
| Cherry Tree | 12 miles |
| Mill Hill (Lancs) | 12 miles |
| Blackburn | 12 miles |
| Whalley (Lancs) | 12 miles |
| Poulton-le-Fylde | 12 miles |
| Moss Side | 12 miles |
| Clitheroe | 13 miles |
Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Preston, PR3 9BB. The nearest is Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School, approximately 1.1 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* | Last Ofsted Inspection |
|---|---|---|
| Goosnargh Whitechapel Primary School | 1.1 miles |
February 2019
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| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Claughton-on-Brock | 1.7 miles |
November 2012
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| Bilsborrow John Cross Church of England Primary School | 2 miles |
January 2018
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| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh | 2.2 miles |
December 2016
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| Barton St Lawrence Church of England Primary School | 2.5 miles |
November 2023
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| Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School | 2.5 miles |
May 2015
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| St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham | 3.2 miles | |
| Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School | 3.6 miles | November 2024 |
| Calder Vale St John Church of England Primary School | 3.7 miles |
November 2016
|
| Kirkland and Catterall St Helen's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 3.9 miles |
September 2023
|
Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Preston, PR3 9BB. The nearest is Garstang Community Academy, approximately 3.5 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* | Last Ofsted Inspection |
|---|---|---|
| Garstang Community Academy | 3.5 miles |
March 2024
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| Broughton High School | 3.7 miles |
September 2022
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| Longridge High School | 4.3 miles |
September 2021
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| St Cecilia's RC High School | 4.4 miles |
January 2016
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| Fulwood Academy | 5 miles |
June 2023
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| Corpus Christi Catholic High School | 5 miles |
February 2019
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| Archbishop Temple Church of England High School | 5.3 miles |
September 2022
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| Our Lady's Catholic High School | 5.4 miles |
September 2022
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| Larches High School | 5.8 miles |
June 2014
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| Moor Park High School and Sixth Form | 6.1 miles |
September 2021
|
Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Preston, PR3 9BB. The nearest is Stonebridge Surgery, approximately 4.2 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Stonebridge Surgery | 4.2 miles |
| Berry Lane Medical Centre | 4.3 miles |
| Garstang Medical Practice | 4.4 miles |
| North Preston Medical Practice | 4.7 miles |
| Issa @ Fulwood | 5 miles |
| Lytham Road Surgery | 5 miles |
| Dr C M Wilson & Partners-Longsands Medical Centre | 5.1 miles |
| North Preston Medical Practice @ Ingol Health Centre | 5.3 miles |
| The Healthcare Centre | 5.7 miles |
| Ribbleton Medical Centre | 5.8 miles |
Nearest Dentists Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Preston, PR3 9BB. The nearest is DRAKES DENTAL CARE, approximately 4.1 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| DRAKES DENTAL CARE | 4.1 miles |
| Staina House Dental Practice Ltd | 4.2 miles |
| mydentist, Croston Villa, Garstang | 4.3 miles |
| Bupa Dental Care, Garstang | 4.3 miles |
| AJM Smiles and Aesthetics Limited | 4.4 miles |
| Dr J A Richards Limited | 4.8 miles |
| Fulwood Dental Aesthetic & Implant Centre | 5 miles |
| Mrs H Burns | 5.3 miles |
| Oaklands Dental Surgery | 5.4 miles |
| Dhariwal and Rafiq Partnership | 5.5 miles |
Nearest Hospitals Back to Top
Listed here are the 6 closest hospitals to Preston, PR3 9BB. The nearest is Longridge Community Hospital, approximately 4.1 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Longridge Community Hospital | 4.1 miles |
| Royal Preston Hospital | 4.7 miles |
| Ramsay Fulwood Hall Hospital | 5 miles |
| Priory Hospital Preston | 5.3 miles |
| Greater Lancashire Hospitals | 5.4 miles |
| Ribbleton Hospital | 6.2 miles |
Nearest Opticians Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Preston, PR3 9BB. The nearest is Gibson and Thomson Opticians, approximately 4.2 miles away.
| Name | Approximate Distance* |
|---|---|
| Gibson and Thomson Opticians | 4.2 miles |
| Clare & Howard Ltd | 4.3 miles |
| Montgomery And Burrows Opticians Ltd | 4.3 miles |
| Stephen Taylor Opticians | 4.4 miles |
| K S Ferguson Optometrist | 4.6 miles |
| Asda Vision Centre | 4.7 miles |
| Diamond Opticians | 5.6 miles |
| Ribbleton Opticians | 5.6 miles |
| Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Deepdale | 5.8 miles |
| D C James | 5.9 miles |
* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.