About commercial property in Preston (PR1)
The PR1 district contains 3,591 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 3,278 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 257,234 sq ft, with an average of about 3,319 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £1 to £2,780,000, averaging £26,616.
If you are considering opening a shop, café, office or other business in Preston (PR1), these figures give a sense of the local commercial property market. You can search for units matching a specific size below, and run a full site assessment on any location to see competitor analysis, demographics, footfall and a revenue forecast.
Sample of commercial units in Preston (PR1)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCL SOUTH CAMPUS, CORPORATION STREET, PRESTON | university and premises | PR1 2TQ | — | £2,780,000 |
| J SAINSBURY, FLINTOFF WAY, PRESTON | superstore and premises | PR1 6JA | 94,574 sq ft | £1,460,000 |
| LAW COURTS, RING WAY, PRESTON | law court and premises | PR1 2QD | — | £1,340,000 |
| UCL NORTH CAMPUS, FYLDE ROAD, PRESTON | university and premises | PR1 2XQ | — | £1,240,000 |
| HARRINGTON BUILDING, ADELPHI STREET, PRESTON | university and premises | PR1 7BE | — | £1,090,000 |
| UNITS A-A1, DEEPDALE SHOPPING PARK, BLACKPOOL ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON | retail warehouse and premises | PR1 6QY | 45,363 sq ft | £1,090,000 |
| LCC, FISHERGATE HILL, PRESTON | offices and premises | PR1 8JB | 257,234 sq ft | £1,050,000 |
| 170, MOOR LANE, PRESTON | offices and premises | PR1 1BA | 101,225 sq ft | £770,000 |
| HM PRISON PRESTON, RIBBLETON LANE, PRESTON | prison and premises | PR1 5AB | — | £730,000 |
| PALATINE HOUSE AND DUCHY HOUSE, LANCASTER ROAD, PRESTON | offices and premises | PR1 1LX | 81,230 sq ft | £705,000 |
| TESCO, LIVERPOOL ROAD, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON | superstore and premises | PR1 9XE | 36,311 sq ft | £665,000 |
| UNITS H1 & J2, DEEPDALE SHOPPING PARK, BLACKPOOL ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON | retail warehouse and premises | PR1 6QY | 24,631 sq ft | £630,000 |
| UCLAN STUDENT CENTRE, UNIVERSITY SQUARE, PRESTON, LANCS | university and premises | PR1 7DP | — | £600,000 |
| ST MARYS HOUSE AND ST MARKS HOUSE, STANLEY STREET, PRESTON | offices and premises | PR1 4AT | 57,743 sq ft | £575,000 |
| LANCASHIRE POLICE PRESTON DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS, LANCASTER ROAD NORTH, PRESTON | police station and premises | PR1 2QL | — | £550,000 |
| HOWICK CROSS LANE, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON | battery storage site and premises | PR1 0NS | — | £520,000 |
| MEDIA FACTORY, COLDBATH STREET, PRESTON | university and premises | PR1 2XY | — | £510,000 |
| E H BOOTH LTD, MILLBROOK WAY, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON | superstore and premises | PR1 0XW | 31,136 sq ft | £495,000 |
| NEWMAN COLLEGE, LARK HILL ROAD, PRESTON | college and premises | PR1 4HQ | — | £482,500 |
| NORTH WEST ELECTRICITY BOARD, HARTINGTON ROAD, PRESTON | offices and premises | PR1 8PQ | 57,019 sq ft | £480,000 |
| BROOK BUILDING, ADELPHI STREET, PRESTON | university and premises | PR1 7BE | — | £480,000 |
| EDEN BOYS SCHOOL UNIVERSAL HOUSE, ADELAIDE STREET, PRESTON | school and premises | PR1 4BD | — | £425,000 |
| LIQUID PLASTICS, LONDON ROAD, PRESTON | factory and premises | PR1 4JU | 214,731 sq ft | £397,500 |
| PRESTON TOWN HALL, LANCASTER ROAD, PRESTON | town hall, offices and premises | PR1 1DA | 60,120 sq ft | £360,000 |
| 118-122, FISHERGATE, PRESTON | shop and premises | PR1 2AH | 91,675 sq ft | £360,000 |
| UNIT 1 QUEENS RETAIL PARK, QUEEN STREET, PRESTON | retail warehouse and premises | PR1 4HZ | 48,746 sq ft | £347,500 |
| ALDI FOODSTORE, DEEPDALE PARK, BLACKPOOL ROAD, PRESTON | shop and premises | PR1 6AF | 19,709 sq ft | £347,500 |
| LIDL THE CAWSEY, PENWORTHAM, PRESTON | shop and premises | PR1 9LF | 20,408 sq ft | £340,000 |
| UNIT K1, DEEPDALE SHOPPING PARK, BLACKPOOL ROAD, RIBBLETON, PRESTON | retail warehouse and premises | PR1 6QY | 15,163 sq ft | £337,500 |
| TOTAL FITNESS (UK) LTD, WEST STRAND, PRESTON | health and fitness club and premises | PR1 8UY | 79,468 sq ft | £335,000 |
| GAFOOR PURE HALAL LTD, FLETCHER ROAD, PRESTON | warehouse and premises | PR1 5AE | 47,443 sq ft | £327,500 |
| LANCASHIRE ENTERPRISES THE STRAND, MARSH LANE, PRESTON | offices and premises | PR1 8UD | 36,872 sq ft | £327,500 |
| UCL COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY BUILDING, FYLDE ROAD, PRESTON | university and premises | PR1 2XQ | — | £325,000 |
| THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL MUSEUM, SIR TOM FINNEY WAY, PRESTON | museum and premises | PR1 6PA | — | £320,000 |
| AT, WEST VIEW, PRESTON | leisure centre and premises | PR1 5EP | — | £317,500 |
| SESSIONS HOUSE, LANCASTER ROAD, PRESTON | law court and premises | PR1 2PD | — | £315,000 |
| CENTRAL BUS STATION CAR PARK, TITHEBARN STREET, PRESTON | car park and premises | PR1 1YT | 10,290 sq ft | £312,500 |
| FINNEY HOUSE, FLINTOFF WAY, PRESTON | hospital and premises | PR1 6AB | — | £310,000 |
| UNIT 5, QUEENS RETAIL PARK, QUEEN STREET, PRESTON | shop and premises | PR1 4HZ | 18,524 sq ft | £307,500 |
| DEBENHAMS, FISHERGATE CENTRE, PRESTON | shop and premises | PR1 8HJ | 131,260 sq ft | £302,500 |
Data from the VOA Non-Domestic Rating List. Availability is not confirmed — listed units may be occupied. Rateable value is an indicator of size and rent, not an asking price. Always verify with a local agent or site visit. Find a local agent →