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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

PR20DD

Christian Road

PR18BZ

Ribblesdale Place

PR12UP

Corporation Street

PR11YH

Lund Street

PR12RN

Walker Street

PR18ND

Bow Lane

PR13DB

Walker Place

PR12XF

Chandler Street

PR20ER

City Centre

PR10GP

Christian Road

PR18QT

Waltons Parade

PR12BL

City Centre

PR12AU

Friargate

PR12BB

Hill Street

PR18BH

Fishergate

PR18SW

Ingot Street

PR12RL

Ormskirk Road

PR12XH

Marsh Lane

PR13AN

Cross Street

PR18PU

Carnarvon Road

PR20UN

Christian Road

PR18DU

Broadgate

PR14HR

Carr Street

PR12BT

Fishergate

PR18DN

Fishergate Hill

PR12AB

Fox Street

PR20XW

Christian Road

PR11WY

Christian Road

PR13BQ

Church Street

PR12XP

Fylde Road

PR22QE

Weston Street

PR20XY

City Centre

PR20ZL

Ormskirk Road

PR20ZR

Ormskirk Road

PR18EX

Connaught Road

PR18ET

Riverside

PR13XY

Rose Street

PR20SZ

Christian Road

PR20SB

Ormskirk Road

PR17AG

Fylde Road

PR13NR

Cannon Street

PR22PY

The Cloisters

PR20YX

Ormskirk Road

PR11JN

Radnor Street

PR20FX

City Centre

PR18RZ

Christian Road

PR20XZ

Christian Road

PR13TY

Boltons Court

PR13YH

Manchester Road

PR20SA

Ormskirk Road

PR18PL

Spring Bank

PR18EP

Meath Road

PR20FG

City Centre

PR13XU

Lennox Street

PR18JR

Riverside

PR20AE

Christian Road

PR20UJ

City Centre

PR18XN

City Centre

PR20DX

Christian Road

PR13HP

Winckley Square

PR17BX

St Peters Square

PR12EL

Market Street

PR11AX

Percy Street

PR20YD

Christian Road

PR20ZY

City Centre

PR12XQ

Fylde Road

PR12NL

Lune Street

PR18PH

Christ Church Street

PR13TE

Latham Street

PR12AE

Fishergate

PR13EW

Christian Road

PR11AF

St Paul's Square

PR18JJ

Hind Street

PR13DD

Grimshaw Street

PR20TY

Christian Road

PR20ET

City Centre

PR18PJ

Christ Church Street

PR18JH

Grafton Street

PR20EE

City Centre

PR20ZA

Ormskirk Road

PR20GB

Christian Road

PR11WX

Christian Road

PR13XR

Laurel Street

PR18BX

Garden Street

PR20FT

City Centre

PR13JE

East Cliff

PR12RF

Fishergate

PR13LT

Cross Street

PR18XB

Pitt Street

PR18ES

Kilruddery Road

PR18PW

Fitzroy Street

PR13YA

Library Street

PR29ZL

Christian Road

PR12QD

Ring Way

PR18LA

Meadow Court

PR20ZH

Ormskirk Road

PR13LS

Glovers Court

PR11RA

Church Row

PR20ZB

Ormskirk Road

PR11BA

Warwick Street

Data Sources

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