About Preston on the Hill

Preston on the Hill is a small village located in Cheshire, England, within the WA4 postcode area. It is situated near the town of Warrington and offers a mix of residential and rural landscapes. The village features a number of traditional houses and local amenities, making it a pleasant place for residents and visitors alike. The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for walking and enjoying the outdoors. Local transport links make it easy to access nearby towns and cities, while the village itself maintains a peaceful atmosphere. With its proximity to Warrington and the larger urban areas of Cheshire, Preston on the Hill serves as a convenient base for exploring the region.

School Ratings in Preston on the Hill

Families in Preston on the Hill have access to 94 local schools. A further 14 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Preston on the Hill

Homes sell for an average of £318K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £286K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Preston on the Hill

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Drugs is the leading concern across Preston on the Hill, with 39 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Preston on the Hill

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Preston on the Hill among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Preston on the Hill

Preston on the Hill benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 7,780 sales

Average Price £318K
£150 — £26.12M
Detached £506K 1,838
Semi £286K 2,864
Terraced £210K 1,862
Flat £134K 796

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

63 Primary
8 Secondary
23 Other
Gorsewood Primary School Primary Good 1 miles St Martin's Catholic Primary School and Preschool Primary Requires Improvement 1 miles Murdishaw West Community Primary School Primary Good 1.3 miles Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy Secondary Requires Improvement 1.3 miles Daresbury Primary School Primary Good 1.4 miles St Berteline's CofE Primary School Primary 1.6 miles Brookvale Primary School Primary Good 1.7 miles Aston by Sutton Primary School Primary Good 1.8 miles Windmill Hill Children's Centre Good 1.8 miles Windmill Hill Primary School Primary Good 1.8 miles Sandymoor Ormiston Academy Secondary Good 1.8 miles Brookvale Children's Centre Good 1.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Preston on the Hill IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Preston on the Hill experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
7/10
Education
8/10
Health
7/10
Housing
7/10
Living Environment
6/10
11,428 Children (0-15) 17%
41,539 Working Age 62%
18,643 Older (60+) 28%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 18.3% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 10.8% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Preston on the Hill 368 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Preston on the Hill is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

174 Violence & Sexual Offences
39 Drugs
38 Public Order
27 Anti-Social Behaviour
26 Shoplifting
16 Criminal Damage & Arson
13 Other Theft
12 Vehicle Crime
7 Burglary
6 Other Crime
5 Bicycle Theft
3 Weapons
2 Robbery
Local Policing
Cheshire Daresbury and Windmill Hill Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Runcorn East Train Station 1.3 miles
Frodsham Train Station 3.9 miles
Sankey For Penketh Train Station 5 miles
Warrington West Train Station 5.2 miles
Warrington Central Train Station 5.4 miles
Widnes Train Station 5.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Preston Brook 0.6 miles Dutton 0.6 miles Aston Heath 0.9 miles Murdishaw 1.2 miles Daresbury 1.2 miles Daresbury Delph 1.2 miles Hatton 1.8 miles Aston 1.8 miles Windmill Hill 1.8 miles Brookvale 1.9 miles Keckwick 1.9 miles Sutton Weaver 2 miles

Local Government

District Warrington
Ward Latchford East
Constituency Warrington South
Parish Warrington, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in WA4 30 shown View all streets

Abbotsfield Close 1 Abbotsford Gardens 1 Ackers Lane 1 Ackers Road 5 Acton Avenue 2 Adamson Close 2 Adamson Street 1 Albert Road 2 Alderley Road 2 Alexandra Road 3 Algernon Street 1 All Saint's Drive 2 Amberleigh Close 1 Antony Road 1 Appleford Close 1 Appleton Hall Gardens 1 Archer Avenue 1 Arley Avenue 1 Arley Road 10 Arnside Grove 1 Ascot Close 1 Ash Acre Meadows 3 Ash Grove 1 Ash Lane 1 Ashberry Drive 2 Ashford Drive 1 Ashley Close 1 Astley Close 2 Astor Drive 1 Australia Lane 2

Postcodes in WA4 50 shown View all postcodes

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