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Preston

City in Lancashire, United Kingdom

Overview

Preston is a lively city in Lancashire, UK, blending historic charm with modern amenities. With its riverside parks, lively markets, and strong community spirit, it's a rewarding place for history lovers, shoppers, and sports fans alike.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Two Tier County
Lancashire
Population
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.76°, -2.70°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
75
Female Safety
76
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,535
Local Cost
$1,400
Local Income
$2,400
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
8.7°C
Summer Avg
14.3°C
Winter Avg
3.6°C
Record High
27.4°C
Record Low
-7.8°C
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
1146 mm
Internet Speed
131 Mbps
Upload
163 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
139
Coworking
0
Cafes
42
Nightlife
69
Parks
28
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
512.0
Airport
WRT
Distance
12 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 38 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 84/100.

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