Preston, Rutland

Preston is a village and civil parish in the county of Rutland in the East Midlands of England. It lies north of Uppingham on the A6003 to Oakham. The population at the 2001 census was 179 falling slightly to 173 at the 2011 census^[3] and then rising to 200 in the 2021 census.

Preston
Preston Location within Rutland
Area	1.89 sq mi (4.9 km2) [1]
Population	200 2001 Census[2]
• Density	95/sq mi (37/km2)
OS grid reference	SK871024
• London	81 miles (130 km) SSE
Unitary authority	Rutland
Shire county	Rutland
Ceremonial county	Rutland
Region	East Midlands
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	OAKHAM
Postcode district	LE15
Dialling code	01572
Police	Leicestershire
Fire	Leicestershire
Ambulance	East Midlands
UK Parliament	Rutland and Melton
List of places UK England Rutland 52.613°N 0.715°W / 52.613; -0.715

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Preston

The village's name means 'farm/settlement of the priests'.^[4]

The Church of St Peter and St Paul, Preston is a Grade II* listed building.^[5]