Preston

New build homes in Preston

Located on the River Ribble, Preston is a popular and well-connected city that’s considered a great place to live. With a relatively low cost of living, strong job opportunities and convenient links to the rest of the country, it is no surprise that houses for sale in Preston are in high demand.

What is there to do in Preston? 

You’ll never be short of things to do in Preston. The city centre is packed with popular high street names and a growing number of places to eat. Fishergate Shopping Centre and St George’s Shopping Centre both offer a convenient retail experience in the heart of the city.

Families will enjoy Preston’s brand-new £45m cinema and leisure complex, Animate, which is home to the state-of-the-art Arc Cinema, a 16-lane Hollywood Bowl and a range of popular restaurants.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Preston Guild Wheel is right on your doorstep. This 21-mile walking and cycling route loops around the city and offers access to beautiful countryside, woodland trails, and riverside paths, perfect for weekend walks and bike rides with the kids. Also nearby, Avenham and Miller Parks provide green open space right in the city centre, while Brockholes Nature Reserve and Beacon Fell Country Park are just a short drive away.

Schools in Preston  

Families looking for new homes in Preston will be pleased with the choice of schools in the area. The city offers a selection of Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ primary and secondary schools, like Queen’s Drive Primary School and Broughton High School, which ensures there’s the perfect fit for all ages.

Higher education is well catered for too. The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is based in the city and is one of the largest universities in the UK, with over 30,000 students. Meanwhile, the University of Lancaster, ranked among the top 15 universities in the UK, is just under 20 miles away.

How well connected is Preston?

One of the biggest benefits of living in Preston is its excellent transport links. The city sits close to three major motorways, the M6, M61 and M65, giving you easy access to the wider North West, including Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District.

The city’s railway station provides direct services to Manchester, Liverpool, and London Euston, with journey times of under an hour to Manchester and Leeds, making it ideal for commuters.

Preston is also within easy reach of Manchester Airport which makes international travel easy for both business and leisure.

New houses for sale in Preston

At Lancet Homes, we’re proud to offer a range of high-quality new build homes in and around Preston.

If you are interested in learning more about what the city has to offer, why not take a look at our available new build homes in Preston above.