In fact, in the 12 months to June 2019, 8,908 people moved to Preston from elsewhere in the UK.
That’s according to internal migration data from the Office for National Statistics, which also reveals the areas of the country where the most people are drawn to Preston from.
So where is the pull to Preston the greatest?
From Chorley to Manchester, here we reveal the top 10 places people leave in search of a new life in Preston.
1. South Ribble
The most common place people arrived in the area from was neighbouring South Ribble, with 987 arrivals in the year to June 2019.
2. Chorley
The second most common place people arrived in the area from was neighbouring Chorley, with 417 arrivals in the year to June 2019.
3. Blackburn with Darwen
The third most common place people arrived in the area from was neighbouring Blackburn with Darwen, with 359 arrivals in the year to June 2019.
4. Manchester
The fourth most common place people arrived in the area from was neighbouring Manchester, with 355 arrivals in the year to June 2019.