Side-by-side comparison of PR5 Preston and PR9 Southport covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
PR5 is the more affordable option at £187,500 median vs £200,000 in PR9. PR9 has lower recorded crime (3,189 vs 6,525 offences over 13 months). PR5 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | PR5 Preston | PR9 Southport |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £187,500 | £200,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,443 | £2,583 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 6,525 | 3,189 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 65.3 | 47.9 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 83.0 | 94.7 |
| 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.