Side-by-side comparison of PR1 Preston and PR8 Southport covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
PR1 is the more affordable option at £140,000 median vs £220,000 in PR8. PR8 has lower recorded crime (5,376 vs 13,991 offences over 13 months). PR1 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | PR1 Preston | PR8 Southport |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £140,000 | £220,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,576 | £2,583 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 13,991 | 5,376 |
| Outstanding Schools | 4.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 71.4 | 11.4 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 98.0 | 88.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 68.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.