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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

PR11EH

Carlisle Street

PR11HT

City Centre

PR12EF

Friargate

PR18BS

Mount Street

PR18JB

Fishergate Hill

PR18JH

Grafton Street

PR18NA

Stanley Place

PR18PS

Salisbury Road

PR20SD

Ormskirk Road

PR20YX

Ormskirk Road

PR20ZQ

Ormskirk Road

PR20ZS

Ormskirk Road

PR22PY

The Cloisters

PR18GS

Christian Road

PR18AF

Hartington Road

PR11DT

Derby Street

PR12EX

Trinity Place

PR13TH

Avenham Road

PR18BX

Garden Street

PR18JJ

Hind Street

PR18RT

Marsh Lane

PR20SE

Ormskirk Road

PR22XY

Christian Road

PR12YJ

Maudland Bank

PR13JU

Winckley Square

PR17AG

Fylde Road

PR18RR

Birk Street

PR18XD

Croft Street

PR20ZL

Ormskirk Road

PR20ZP

Ormskirk Road

PR11EN

City Centre

PR13DB

Walker Place

PR14HS

Princess Street

PR18JQ

Beech Street South

PR18PZ

Old Millstones

PR12EN

Orchard Street

PR12HB

Market Street West

PR12JB

Christian Road

PR12XQ

Fylde Road

PR13TP

Avenham Lane

PR18PL

Spring Bank

PR18SN

Wellfield Road

PR20HG

Christian Road

PR20SA

Ormskirk Road

PR22NH

Fylde Road

PR11AY

Percy Street

PR12BA

Lowthian Street

PR12UT

Fleet Street

PR13AJ

Cross Street

PR13AP

Guildhall Street

PR13EE

City Centre

PR14JE

Floyer Street

PR18NB

Christian Road

PR20UR

Ormskirk Road

PR22QH

Pedder Street

PR12AB

Fox Street

PR12AR

Market Place

PR13AU

City Centre

PR18BN

Butler Street

PR18DX

Broadgate

PR29ZX

Christian Road

PR18RY

Winckley Gardens

PR11DL

Tithebarn Street

PR12PY

Lancaster Road North

PR12RN

Walker Street

PR13TE

Latham Street

PR20EF

City Centre

PR12HD

Union Street

PR12QD

Ring Way

PR13AT

Glover's Court

PR18HU

West Cliff

PR18TL

St Marks Road

PR18YN

Gradwell Street

PR20DU

City Centre

PR12QU

Saul Street

PR13LD

New Cock Yard

PR14HR

Carr Street

PR18PB

Euston Street

PR18UJ

West Strand

PR20AL

Christian Road

PR20EP

City Centre

PR20TH

Christian Road

PR22QS

Peel Street

PR27GB

Christian Road

PR11AX

Percy Street

PR12AP

Cheapside

PR12YX

Lune Street

PR13AF

Ribblesdale Place

PR13JT

City Centre

PR18DY

Bird Street

PR18LT

Paley Road

PR29PW

Christian Road

PR12JU

Lune Street

PR13BA

Church Street

PR17BX

St Peters Square

PR17DE

Adelphi Street

PR18AH

Ribble Bank Street

PR18DT

Strand Road

PR18HB

Tay Street

PR18UL

City Centre

Data Sources

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