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Commercial Property in Preston (PR1)

There are 3,591 commercial properties recorded in the PR1 postcode district. Below is an overview of sizes, rateable values, and a sample of units — plus tools to search by size and assess any site.

3,591
Commercial units
3,319
Avg size (sq ft)
11–257,234
Size range (sq ft)
£26,616
Avg rateable value

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.

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Sample of commercial units in Preston (PR1)

PropertyTypePostcodeSizeRateable 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 →