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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 97 recent sales, the median property price is £125,500 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
Flats35£95,000
Semi-Detached11£165,000
Terraced50£128,750

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

PR18EE

Clifton Street

PR18RN

City Centre

PR21GW

Christian Road

PR11FB

Crooked Lane

PR12EU

Market Street West

PR12HH

Great Shaw Street

PR12QY

Miller Arcade

PR12RA

Lumen Court

PR16GQ

Christian Road

PR18AP

Butler Street

PR18UE

Cheviot Street

PR20SG

Ormskirk Road

PR20ZG

Ormskirk Road

PR22NL

Water Lane

PR12LA

Earl Street

PR12NR

Fishergate Walk

PR13XJ

Wolseley Place

PR20SJ

Ormskirk Road

PR29GY

Christian Road

PR13DA

Blue Bell Place

PR13JH

East Cliff Road

PR14JB

Ashworth Street

PR18PR

Portland Street

PR18RL

Bow Lane

PR20ER

City Centre

PR20TY

Christian Road

PR20WF

Christian Road

PR20YD

Christian Road

PR22QQ

Pedder Street

PR13BU

Church Street

PR13JG

East Cliff Gardens

PR18BJ

Fishergate

PR18RU

Leighton Street

PR18SR

Brieryfield Road

PR22PQ

Carlton Street

PR22PX

Steeple View

PR11WX

Christian Road

PR12AF

Winckley Street

PR13JE

East Cliff

PR18HJ

Fishergate Centre

PR18NF

Ribble Bank Street

PR18XH

Lodge Street

PR20DD

Christian Road

PR12BB

Hill Street

PR12RB

Lawson Street

PR18PF

Ladyman Street

PR20FX

City Centre

PR20ZA

Ormskirk Road

PR12AU

Friargate

PR12BG

Surgeon's Court

PR13AN

Cross Street

PR13SS

Avenham Lane

PR18JW

Ribble Court

PR18PY

Langton Street

PR20TG

Christian Road

PR20YZ

Ormskirk Road

PR11BF

City Centre

PR12GD

City Centre

PR12QE

Birley Street

PR13YD

Shepherd Street

PR14JL

Greenwood Street

PR18EP

Meath Road

PR18ES

Kilruddery Road

PR20ZY

City Centre

PR22PH

Malthouse Court

PR22PT

Fleetwood Street

PR12AA

Winckley Street

PR12UX

Bowran Street

PR18JT

Ribblesdale Place

PR18ND

Bow Lane

PR18PP

Hartington Road

PR20ZB

Ormskirk Road

PR21GN

Christian Road

PR20XJ

City Centre

PR10LD

Christian Road

PR11HR

Guild Hall Arcade

PR12AY

Chapel Walks

PR12HP

Great Shaw Street

PR13BS

Church Street

PR18JE

Stanley Terrace

PR18JL

Lauderdale Street

PR18JN

South Meadow Lane

PR22QJ

St Walburges Gardens

PR12AT

Friargate

PR13AB

Church Street

PR13LB

East Cliff

PR13NN

Fishergate

PR20ZW

Ormskirk Road

PR13SX

Avenham Place

PR18SQ

Nelson Terrace

PR18XN

City Centre

PR20BX

Christian Road

PR20YW

City Centre

PR20GB

Christian Road

PR20SZ

Christian Road

PR18HN

City Centre

PR20FJ

City Centre

PR18PT

Northcote Road

PR11AT

Bishopgate

PR11DA

Lancaster Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.