Side-by-side comparison of PR4 Preston and PR8 Southport covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
PR8 is the more affordable option at £220,000 median vs £250,000 in PR4. PR4 has lower recorded crime (4,227 vs 5,376 offences over 13 months). PR4 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | PR4 Preston | PR8 Southport |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £250,000 | £220,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,484 | £2,583 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 4,227 | 5,376 |
| Outstanding Schools | 2.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 29.1 | 11.4 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 79.6 | 88.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 73.0 | 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.