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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

PR12AE

Fishergate

PR12ER

City Centre

PR12QL

Lancaster Road

PR13XN

Avenham Lane

PR18JF

Ribble Close

PR18RZ

Christian Road

PR20XP

Christian Road

PR12RH

Ormskirk Road

PR12RQ

Friargate

PR13BX

Church Row

PR13SU

Frenchwood Street

PR13TA

Bank Parade

PR13YH

Manchester Road

PR18BT

Garden Street

PR18DL

Colman Court

PR18NR

Maple Crescent

PR18TY

Spa Street

PR18UY

West Strand

PR22QB

Priory Street

PR22QT

St Walburge Avenue

PR13EL

Christian Road

PR11GP

Christian Road

PR13JJ

Winckley Square

PR18PQ

Hartington Road

PR18RH

Leighton Street

PR11ZB

City Centre

PR12UH

Fishergate

PR12WX

Christian Road

PR13SD

Knowsley Street

PR13ST

Frenchwood Street

PR14JJ

Lark Hill Street

PR18DW

Colman Court

PR18PJ

Christ Church Street

PR18TP

Wellington Street

PR20FP

City Centre

PR45PS

Christian Road

PR12XH

Marsh Lane

PR20FD

City Centre

PR11YN

Margaret Street

PR11YQ

Penny Street

PR12BL

City Centre

PR12BT

Fishergate

PR12XE

Ladywell Street

PR13BW

Grimshaw Place

PR13JL

Camden Place

PR20BW

Christian Road

PR18EA

Taylor Street

PR18NE

Slade Street

PR18RQ

Edward Street

PR11WA

Christian Road

PR11YU

Tithebarn Street

PR12LL

High Street

PR12XP

Fylde Road

PR13NU

Guildhall Street

PR13SY

Avenham Terrace

PR18LJ

Woods Green

PR18NP

Kingswood Street

PR20AE

Christian Road

PR20ET

City Centre

PR12UQ

Corporation Street

PR13BN

Avenham Street

PR13LY

Avenham Colonnade

PR18DN

Fishergate Hill

PR18TH

Vine Street

PR11RA

Church Row

PR11WY

Christian Road

PR12YL

Maudland Bank

PR13TZ

Avenham Road

PR13XU

Lennox Street

PR18BH

Fishergate

PR18LU

Hassett Close

PR18PH

Christ Church Street

PR18PX

Burleigh Road

PR18UW

Kerr Place

PR40BT

Christian Road

PR12EH

Claytons Gate

PR12XN

Fylde Road

PR13TL

Chaddock Street

PR13XT

Stoneygate

PR13XX

St Johns Place

PR14HD

Larkhill Road

PR18PW

Fitzroy Street

PR18UG

Beamont Drive

PR35XA

Christian Road

PR11AF

St Paul's Square

PR12PP

Harris Street

PR13AH

Winckley Square

PR18HX

West Cliff

PR18JA

North Cliff Street

PR11DY

City Court

PR13LS

Glovers Court

PR14HU

Albyn Bank Road

PR20RQ

Christian Road

PR20YG

Christian Road

PR11AW

Percy Street

PR11HB

Ormskirk Road

PR13NS

Cannon Street

PR18PU

Carnarvon Road

PR18UA

West View Terrace

PR20DR

Christian Road

Data Sources

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