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Preston

Proudly Northern. Quietly thriving.

Invest in Preston

Proudly Northern. Quietly thriving.

Lancashire's largest economic engine sits between Manchester and Liverpool on the West Coast Main Line. Major regeneration, a growing university and new high-skilled employers are creating steady demand for quality rental homes, while prices remain some of the most accessible in the North West.

Top 15
UK city in the PwC Good Growth for Cities Index 2025
162,000+
Population, with an 80.4% employment rate
£1bn+
Secured investment across multiple masterplans
38,000+
Students and staff at UCLan

Regeneration

A city transforming

  • Stoneygate MasterplanRevitalising a historic quarter of the city centre with new homes, shops and public space. London House sits within it.
  • Harris QuarterA £200m renewal of Preston's cultural heart, with Phase 1 completing in 2026.
  • National Cyber ForceA £5bn government investment bringing high-skilled, high-salaried jobs to Lancashire by 2030.
  • £434m City DealA long-term infrastructure and economic development programme underpinning the region's growth.
  • UCLan MasterplanA £200m campus transformation with a striking new Student Centre and public square.

Connected

Travel times by train

  • Manchester40 mins
  • Liverpool50 mins
  • Leeds1 hr 15 mins
  • Birmingham1 hr 35 mins
  • London2 hrs 20 mins

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Our Preston developments

Sources: London House Fast Facts and Partner Compliance Guide (2026); ONS. Figures are indicative and may change. All prices are indicative only and subject to change. Please speak to a Legacy Investment specialist to confirm prices and availability.

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