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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

PR20FD

City Centre

PR12ES

Market Street

PR18JD

Fishergate Hill

PR18RE

Christian Road

PR13LB

East Cliff

PR13AS

Guildhall Street

PR20AS

Christian Road

PR13XP

Oakham Court

PR13TP

Avenham Lane

PR11AS

Bishopgate

PR20TZ

Christian Road

PR11WW

Christian Road

PR18NX

Talbot Road

PR11HY

Christian Road

PR18DS

Colman Court

PR13NN

Fishergate

PR12GD

City Centre

PR20AA

Christian Road

PR18NB

Christian Road

PR11GP

Christian Road

PR11DY

City Court

PR22QS

Peel Street

PR12RQ

Friargate

PR12JU

Lune Street

PR20ZQ

Ormskirk Road

PR20ZG

Ormskirk Road

PR11DL

Tithebarn Street

PR18XE

Lodge Street

PR18UQ

Marsh Lane

PR13SU

Frenchwood Street

PR18HY

Cliff Street

PR18SP

Wellfield Road

PR13YR

Manchester Road

PR20WR

Christian Road

PR22WU

Christian Road

PR18NA

Stanley Place

PR20SF

Ormskirk Road

PR12AQ

Birley Street

PR22PQ

Carlton Street

PR12EN

Orchard Street

PR14AT

Dale Street

PR13TB

Cadogan Place

PR18EA

Taylor Street

PR13AG

Greaves Street

PR18PR

Portland Street

PR11YT

Tithebarn Street

PR12RH

Ormskirk Road

PR12RB

Lawson Street

PR12US

St Wilfrid Street

PR13PB

Guildhall Street

PR13NT

Cannon Street

PR18XA

Mona Place

PR29GY

Christian Road

PR12EF

Friargate

PR12QJ

Ormskirk Road

PR17AB

Greenbank Place

PR11HT

City Centre

PR18HB

Tay Street

PR13DH

Church Street

PR13BX

Church Row

PR12RR

Walker Street

PR12LL

High Street

PR13TL

Chaddock Street

PR27GB

Christian Road

PR17BY

Fylde Road

PR20HG

Christian Road

PR12HE

Edward Street

PR11DT

Derby Street

PR11HQ

Percy Street

PR18LJ

Woods Green

PR13XX

St Johns Place

PR18EW

Miller Gardens

PR35XA

Christian Road

PR13BA

Church Street

PR12EE

Friargate

PR18JB

Fishergate Hill

PR12JZ

Tenterfield Street

PR12NP

George's Road

PR18ST

Croft Street

PR20DR

Christian Road

PR12QF

Lawson Street

PR20SE

Ormskirk Road

PR18SN

Wellfield Road

PR14HU

Albyn Bank Road

PR18RL

Bow Lane

PR12HD

Union Street

PR18BS

Mount Street

PR11HR

Guild Hall Arcade

PR20ZN

Ormskirk Road

PR18YN

Gradwell Street

PR13TZ

Avenham Road

PR14JB

Ashworth Street

PR18AP

Butler Street

PR18SQ

Nelson Terrace

PR20ZZ

Ormskirk Road

PR18TH

Vine Street

PR12RA

Lumen Court

PR18PX

Burleigh Road

PR12PZ

Gardner Street

PR14HD

Larkhill Road

Data Sources

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