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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