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About

The City Centre ward forms the commercial and administrative core of Preston. It is defined by its central position and contains the main retail streets, the covered markets, and the Harris Museum & Art Gallery. The area includes the Flag Market square and the historic Guild Hall, functioning as the primary hub for shopping and civic events.

The ward is bordered by the River Ribble to the south and major transport routes, including Preston railway station. Its layout is a mix of Victorian civic architecture and modern developments, with the University of Central Lancashire's main campus integrated into its northern section. The area's character is shaped by this blend of educational, retail, and administrative functions.

Area overview

On average City Centre has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 304 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in City Centre is £37,660 per year. There are 5 schools in City Centre: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). City Centre is home to around 11,941 people, with a population density of about 4,330.5 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
304
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
18.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

City Centre Population
11,941
Population density
4,330.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
173.85(+834%)
Violence and sexual offences
146.22(+294%)
Shoplifting
54.27(+850%)
Public order
30.65(+204%)
Other theft
24.79(+275%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,345
53.14%
Indian
1,855
15.54%
Other White
1,018
8.53%
African
562
4.71%
Pakistani
461
3.86%
Total population: 11,940

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,809
35.7%
Level 3 (A level)
2,811
26.35%
No qualifications
1,612
15.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,087
10.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
682
6.39%
Total 16+ residents: 10,669

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,283
45.62%
Other social rented
980
19.58%
Owns outright
838
16.75%
Owns with a mortgage
584
11.67%
Other forms of private rent
149
2.98%
Total households: 5,004

Property prices in City Centre

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £124,000 in City Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £367,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for City Centre in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in City Centre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£196,500
Flats37£100,000
Semi-Detached12£163,500
Terraced52£128,250

10 years median price trend in City Centre

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City Centre.

All postcodes in City Centre

PR12BJ

Lowthian Street

PR18HA

South End

PR13BY

Cotton Court

PR13TY

Boltons Court

PR18SD

Gradwell Street

PR20SN

Ormskirk Road

PR13EW

Christian Road

PR13DH

Church Street

PR13NA

Ribblesdale Place

PR13PB

Guildhall Street

PR13TQ

Bushell Place

PR13ZA

Christian Road

PR18EJ

River Parade

PR18QT

Waltons Parade

PR18QU

Fishergate Hill

PR18SW

Ingot Street

PR18XA

Mona Place

PR20EE

City Centre

PR12BF

Hope Street

PR20AH

Christian Road

PR20FA

City Centre

PR13LX

Regent Street

PR13TD

Great Avenham Street

PR14HY

Richmond Street

PR20XW

Christian Road

PR18JP

South Meadow Lane

PR12RL

Ormskirk Road

PR13LZ

Glovers Court

PR13NY

Cannon Street

PR13TR

Porter Place

PR14HH

Queen Street

PR14HT

Albyn Street East

PR14JP

George Street

PR12NP

George's Road

PR13XB

Main Sprit Weind

PR20SF

Ormskirk Road

PR20ZD

Ormskirk Road

PR20ZJ

Ormskirk Road

PR29ZL

Christian Road

PR18DS

Colman Court

PR18ET

Riverside

PR18RE

Christian Road

PR18TA

Atholl Street

PR18TN

St Marks Place East

PR18TS

Wellington Street

PR20XZ

Christian Road

PR20YB

Christian Road

PR20ZN

Ormskirk Road

PR11HY

Christian Road

PR12AH

Fishergate

PR12QJ

Ormskirk Road

PR13XA

Glover's Court

PR13XR

Laurel Street

PR17AB

Greenbank Place

PR18EH

Warton Street

PR20YY

Ormskirk Road

PR12EJ

Friargate

PR13XP

Oakham Court

PR18EU

Wolseley Road

PR20AA

Christian Road

PR20DF

Christian Road

PR20TZ

Christian Road

PR20ZE

Ormskirk Road

PR22QD

Abbey Street

PR11DN

Lord Street

PR11JN

Radnor Street

PR12YF

Ladywell Street

PR18HG

West Cliff Terrace

PR18HY

Cliff Street

PR18PE

Good Street

PR18QF

Fishergate Court

PR18TR

Wellington Street

PR21ZW

Christian Road

PR20WR

Christian Road

PR11ET

City Centre

PR12AQ

Birley Street

PR12QH

Ormskirk Road

PR12UP

Corporation Street

PR13BQ

Church Street

PR13LT

Cross Street

PR13LU

Starkie Street

PR13LW

Glovers Court

PR20FN

City Centre

PR18EX

Connaught Road

PR18NS

River Street

PR13GE

Christian Road

PR12NQ

Lune Street

PR14AT

Dale Street

PR18ED

Tyne Street

PR18LA

Meadow Court

PR18XB

Pitt Street

PR20ZX

Ormskirk Road

PR13YB

Syke Hill

PR11AS

Bishopgate

PR12NJ

Fishergate

PR12PT

Earl Street

PR13AW

Winckley Square

PR13TN

Bairstow Street

PR13XY

Rose Street

PR17BY

Fylde Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.