Howard Roberts
Director
Estate and letting agent in Preston & South Ribble
Contact our team in Preston & South Ribble
- Address:
- 101 Riversway House, Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 2RX
- Phone number:
- 01772 958822
- Email address:
- preston@lancastrianestates.co.uk
- Rental email address:
- rentals@lancastrianestates.co.uk
Getting you the best results
Our local estate agent in Preston covers all the residential areas in and around Preston and the South Ribble area and will help you move with ease. South Ribble includes Bamber Bridge, Leyland and Walton-le-Dale as well as Penwortham, Samlesbury, Buckshaw Village and Longton.
When it comes to selling or letting your property, you’ll be surprised how much local knowledge and experience can add to the final price achieved for your home.
We know exactly how to present and market your property to the right buyer or tenant and how to sell the area to meet their needs. This encourages higher offers for your property.
Area guide to Preston & South Ribble
If you’re looking to buy or rent property in Preston and the South Ribble area
for the first time and need local information, you’re in the right place. Read about the local area in our guide below and discover everything from schools and local amenities to transport and broadband provision via our intuitive What’s nearby map below.
Local Highlights
The local residents in Preston and the South Ribble have always known they live in one of England’s best kept secrets, reknowned for the friendliness of the locals.
In 2017, the news got out when the Channel 4 show “ UK’s Best Place To Live’ concluded that the north west of England is the best place to live with the South Ribble area taking the top spot. We completely agree!
Famed also for sporting heroes including cricketer Freddy Flintoff and Sir Tom Finney, a football legend between 1946 – 1960 who played for Preston North End Football Club and England. The Centurion Tank used during WW2 was made in Leyland.
Local Amenities
The Town of Preston and the South Ribble area have a good selection of primary and secondary schools, both state-run and independent. Use our interactive map below to discover full details on the local schools in Preston and South Ribble including contact details, intake numbers and faith orientation, catchment areas, Ofsted rating and reviews. A really convenient way to do all your school research in one place, we’ve made it nice and simple.
You can also discover information and location of local amenities including parks, shops, restaurants, bars and cafes as well as churches, gyms, sports centres and much more. Our map also calculates the distance to local amenities from the properties available to buy and rent in Preston and the South Ribble area.
Leisure
If you’re setting up home in Preston or the South Ribble area, count yourself lucky. Whether you are a first-time buyer, second-stepper looking to start a family, moving for career progression or just want to live somewhere with outstanding countryside, it’s easy to feel at home here.
Discover all your leisure facilities including gyms, sports centres, swimming pools, theatres, cinemas, eateries and drinking holes and much more using our interactive What’s Nearby map below.
Transport Links
Lancaster, Preston, Liverpool and Manchester are all accessible within an hour. Key rail and road links include the West Coast Main Line railway and the M6 motorway. There is an extensive bus network with services across the region, linking towns with the countryside.
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Meet our team in Preston
Howard Roberts
With 30 years of estate agency experience, having worked in both corporate and independent estate agency. I was born in Preston and grew up in the South Ribble district, predominantly around the Longton, Walmer Bridge and Much Hoole areas. I first started in estate agency in Exeter, Devon and soon realised the satisfaction of being able to help people move, whether selling or purchasing their dream home.
Every day is different and presents many challenges, some delivering good news and others, unfortunately, disappointing news. So being able to communicate, and at times, to show empathy, is especially important. I have worked in both rural and urban areas, helping, and meeting many people from all walks of life throughout the Northwest, managing agencies in Preston, Fulwood, Penwortham, Blackpool, Liverpool, and Bolton.
Away from the office, I am a devoted family man, who loves nothing better than spending time with my wife and son. Enjoying all sports, mainly, football, boxing, and cricket, whilst enjoying walking and cycling which I find helps free my mind. When weather and work permits, I also enjoy riding my motorcycle through the countryside in the evenings. I have known to get involved with various charity and fundraising events whilst for several years running a local youth football team.
Emma Dickinson
Marketing Specialist
Emma Dickinson
Emma has been with Lancastrian Estates for 7 years and has worked within the local property sector for more than 20 years. Her passion is photography and so naturally she is our Photographer in residence and our Marketing Expert. Emma believes in the uniqueness of each of our listings and makes sure the marketing expresses those unique selling points through images, 3D virtual tours, floorplans, and words.
Outside of work she enjoys expanding her knowledge last year completing an Open University course in photography. Emma also holds various voluntary positions within her local church and school communities and enjoys charity fund raising within both. She is married and Mum to two boys.
Kerry Oldfield
Sales Progression
Kerry Oldfield
My name is Kerry, and I started my career in this business back in 1994. Having started as an office junior, I have worked my way up the ladder experiencing many different markets along the way. Having tried all aspects that Estate Agency entails, I found my passion for Sales Progression.
I am quite a keen athlete having completed in numerous Ironman events and qualifying for the World Championships in Hawaii which was a definite highlight! Other achievements have been swimming the whole length of Lake Windermere and the English Channel. All this has helped shape me to the passionate and determined person that I am today, and I feel this reflects in my position as Sales Progressor in my goal to help you move.
Kevin Robinson
Operations Manager
Kevin Robinson
My working career began way back for Santander, or as it was known back then, Abbey National. After learning about finance in the banking hall, I moved on to Leeds Building Society to study for my financial Qualifications, passing CeMAP and becoming a mortgage advisor.
During the financial crash in 2007/2008, as Northern Rock was ceasing to trade, I was given the opportunity to come to work with my uncle, David Robinson, at Lancastrian Estates (known at the time as Cumbrian Properties). And so, my career with Lancastrian began. Since then, I have done every job possible, from tea duty, to valuing property, and now leading the business as we transition in to a new, modern, exciting era for the business.
Outside of work I am a husband and father, helping to bring up my 3 children to help them grow and enjoy life as much as they, and we can. I am also a massive football fan, and although my better playing days are behind me, I do still try to keep playing. When not playing I am a big supporter of Man United, but more importantly, our fantastic local club, Morecambe Football Club.
James Unwin
Client Relations
James Unwin
Worked in hospitality in my teenager years and then finished my levels before joining Lancastrian at 18 as an apprentice. Having passed my apprenticeship, I now look after our clients looking to buy and rent property.
This job allows me to spend time with clients, discussing their needs, and placing them to the correct property. This is extremely rewarding for me, especially when a client buys or rents a property that they thought was not for them.
My passions and hobbies are cars and music and, with my colleague Steve, a Huddersfield town supporter.
Howard Roberts
With 30 years of estate agency experience, having worked in both corporate and independent estate agency. I was born in Preston and grew up in the South Ribble district, predominantly around the Longton, Walmer Bridge and Much Hoole areas. I first started in estate agency in Exeter, Devon and soon realised the satisfaction of being able to help people move, whether selling or purchasing their dream home.
Every day is different and presents many challenges, some delivering good news and others, unfortunately, disappointing news. So being able to communicate, and at times, to show empathy, is especially important. I have worked in both rural and urban areas, helping, and meeting many people from all walks of life throughout the Northwest, managing agencies in Preston, Fulwood, Penwortham, Blackpool, Liverpool, and Bolton.
Away from the office, I am a devoted family man, who loves nothing better than spending time with my wife and son. Enjoying all sports, mainly, football, boxing, and cricket, whilst enjoying walking and cycling which I find helps free my mind. When weather and work permits, I also enjoy riding my motorcycle through the countryside in the evenings. I have known to get involved with various charity and fundraising events whilst for several years running a local youth football team.
Emma Dickinson
Emma has been with Lancastrian Estates for 7 years and has worked within the local property sector for more than 20 years. Her passion is photography and so naturally she is our Photographer in residence and our Marketing Expert. Emma believes in the uniqueness of each of our listings and makes sure the marketing expresses those unique selling points through images, 3D virtual tours, floorplans, and words.
Outside of work she enjoys expanding her knowledge last year completing an Open University course in photography. Emma also holds various voluntary positions within her local church and school communities and enjoys charity fund raising within both. She is married and Mum to two boys.
Kerry Oldfield
My name is Kerry, and I started my career in this business back in 1994. Having started as an office junior, I have worked my way up the ladder experiencing many different markets along the way. Having tried all aspects that Estate Agency entails, I found my passion for Sales Progression.
I am quite a keen athlete having completed in numerous Ironman events and qualifying for the World Championships in Hawaii which was a definite highlight! Other achievements have been swimming the whole length of Lake Windermere and the English Channel. All this has helped shape me to the passionate and determined person that I am today, and I feel this reflects in my position as Sales Progressor in my goal to help you move.
Kevin Robinson
My working career began way back for Santander, or as it was known back then, Abbey National. After learning about finance in the banking hall, I moved on to Leeds Building Society to study for my financial Qualifications, passing CeMAP and becoming a mortgage advisor.
During the financial crash in 2007/2008, as Northern Rock was ceasing to trade, I was given the opportunity to come to work with my uncle, David Robinson, at Lancastrian Estates (known at the time as Cumbrian Properties). And so, my career with Lancastrian began. Since then, I have done every job possible, from tea duty, to valuing property, and now leading the business as we transition in to a new, modern, exciting era for the business.
Outside of work I am a husband and father, helping to bring up my 3 children to help them grow and enjoy life as much as they, and we can. I am also a massive football fan, and although my better playing days are behind me, I do still try to keep playing. When not playing I am a big supporter of Man United, but more importantly, our fantastic local club, Morecambe Football Club.
James Unwin
Worked in hospitality in my teenager years and then finished my levels before joining Lancastrian at 18 as an apprentice. Having passed my apprenticeship, I now look after our clients looking to buy and rent property.
This job allows me to spend time with clients, discussing their needs, and placing them to the correct property. This is extremely rewarding for me, especially when a client buys or rents a property that they thought was not for them.
My passions and hobbies are cars and music and, with my colleague Steve, a Huddersfield town supporter.
What’s happening in the Preston & South Ribble market?
Simon has shown us round multiple houses and is an absolute credit to their business. We have also dealt with Kerry a lot who has also been very helpful. Fantastic estate agents would recommend wholeheartedly!
Jack Douglas, Lancaster
Put simply Howard delivered on everything he said he would. It was handled in a professional way with clear advise all along. We would recommend Lancastrian estates and would certainly use them again.
Paul Bancroft, Preston
An excellent all round service. Very professional and knowledgeable about selling. Howard was always available to discuss any issues regarding selling and buying. I can not speak highly enough of this excellent company.
Richard Thomas, Preston
Great service at Lancastrian Estates helping sell our property. Good communication and updates from Kerry and Matt. Pleasant and Efficient. Thank you Kerry, Matt, Alison and Team.
Valerie Baxter