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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 308 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
308
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
161.38(+799%)
Violence and sexual offences
148.23(+297%)
Shoplifting
51.17(+785%)
Public order
31.57(+212%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.13(+191%)
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 99 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 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
Terraced51£128,500
Semi-Detached9£165,000
Detached3£170,000
Flats36£104,500

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

PR18LT

Paley Road

PR18PP

Hartington Road

PR12EU

Market Street West

PR13BY

Cotton Court

PR12UX

Bowran Street

PR12EX

Trinity Place

PR22PT

Fleetwood Street

PR13AH

Winckley Square

PR20RQ

Christian Road

PR12ER

City Centre

PR18BJ

Fishergate

PR20UR

Ormskirk Road

PR20FU

City Centre

PR13TR

Porter Place

PR21ZW

Christian Road

PR13XJ

Wolseley Place

PR29ZX

Christian Road

PR18DW

Colman Court

PR12AH

Fishergate

PR11DX

Pole Street

PR18XJ

Arthur Street

PR14HH

Queen Street

PR13AP

Guildhall Street

PR20YB

Christian Road

PR22QQ

Pedder Street

PR18PN

Osborne Street

PR12PT

Earl Street

PR12BA

Lowthian Street

PR20ZS

Ormskirk Road

PR13TF

Avenham Road

PR18HN

City Centre

PR12HA

Patten Street

PR18JW

Ribble Court

PR11DA

Lancaster Road

PR13TS

Avenham Lane

PR18PB

Euston Street

PR13GE

Christian Road

PR18BN

Butler Street

PR20AL

Christian Road

PR12HP

Great Shaw Street

PR13AU

City Centre

PR12BJ

Lowthian Street

PR13LW

Glovers Court

PR18HJ

Fishergate Centre

PR22QT

St Walburge Avenue

PR13TD

Great Avenham Street

PR13JJ

Winckley Square

PR18PQ

Hartington Road

PR18UN

Beamont Drive

PR18TQ

Wellington Street

PR20ZU

Ormskirk Road

PR18EL

Winckley Road

PR13YD

Shepherd Street

PR18HG

West Cliff Terrace

PR11BE

City Centre

PR12YJ

Maudland Bank

PR18EN

Ardee Road

PR12NJ

Fishergate

PR18PZ

Old Millstones

PR12QH

Ormskirk Road

PR12QL

Lancaster Road

PR20ZF

Ormskirk Road

PR18HU

West Cliff

PR12BF

Hope Street

PR11NS

Ormskirk Road

PR21GN

Christian Road

PR12PP

Harris Street

PR12UQ

Corporation Street

PR18XH

Lodge Street

PR20ZX

Ormskirk Road

PR14HQ

Lark Hill Road

PR13TW

Chaddock Street

PR13XN

Avenham Lane

PR12QP

Ormskirk Road

PR13AJ

Cross Street

PR12HB

Market Street West

PR11FB

Crooked Lane

PR14HY

Richmond Street

PR12AL

Winckley Street

PR22QH

Pedder Street

PR18JT

Ribblesdale Place

PR13SD

Knowsley Street

PR20WF

Christian Road

PR12QE

Birley Street

PR18PS

Salisbury Road

PR13YB

Syke Hill

PR18UW

Kerr Place

PR12LA

Earl Street

PR22XY

Christian Road

PR11DD

Lancaster Road

PR18SJ

Cooper Road

PR20FJ

City Centre

PR20FN

City Centre

PR18ER

Maresfield Road

PR20DU

City Centre

PR11AW

Percy Street

PR18BU

Chapel Street

PR11EL

Percy Street

PR13TJ

Glover Street

PR12AD

Fishergate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.