Farrell Heyworth

Preston is an ancient place, receiving its a Charter in 1179 - with its historic Preston Guild celebrated every 20 years with the last celebration in 1992.
Preston - at the heart of Lancashire - has a strong cultural, economic and retail base. It’s location as an attractive place to live, work and invest has seen major expansion.
Farrell Heyworth’s Preston branch is located in Preston’s busy city centre and offers a diverse range of properties from luxury apartments situated on the river at Preston’s Docklands to terrace houses and conversions. The city is home to one of Europe’s largest universities and since achieving city status in 2002, Preston has attracted a large number of developers and is currently undergoing regeneration, meaning an increased amount of marketing demand. Preston's student population is acting as a major catalyst with over 25,000 students; the University of Central Lancashire in Preston is the sixth largest and one of the fastest growing Universities in the UK.
Culturally, Preston has much to be proud about including - the Grade I listed Harris Museum and Art Gallery, home to nationally important collections and a vibrant temporary exhibition programme, Preston Guild Hall and Charter Theatre, the Museum of Lancashire, the County Record Office and Library, splendid Victorian parks and gardens, as well as the National Football Museum - home to FIFA, the World Football Authority's, historic collection.
Key facts about the city of Preston:
• population of 129,000
• awarded city status in April 2002 by the Queen in celebration of her Golden Jubilee
• located at the centre of Lancashire's business and transport network - within easy access of M6 (Birmingham and the Lake District), M61 (Manchester), M55 (Blackpool) and M65 (East Lancashire)
• the commercial and administrative centre of Lancashire and the seat of Lancashire County Council
• a major centre for learning and the location of the University of Central Lancashire which has a student population of 25,000
• the average house price is £65,881
• the average gross weekly earnings is £379.20

Preston’s Economy is largely based on traditional manufacturing industries such as textiles and engineering. Major employers include: Alstom (train manufactures) and BAE Systems (military/commercial aircraft manufacturing)