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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

PR12QU

Saul Street

PR18DQ

Beech Terrace

PR20SG

Ormskirk Road

PR13ZA

Christian Road

PR12AR

Market Place

PR13AF

Ribblesdale Place

PR12ED

Friargate

PR18TN

St Marks Place East

PR22PP

Ashton Street

PR18UY

West Strand

PR12XN

Fylde Road

PR11HB

Ormskirk Road

PR12AP

Cheapside

PR11AD

Christian Road

PR18UJ

West Strand

PR12YF

Ladywell Street

PR18ED

Tyne Street

PR13SY

Avenham Terrace

PR20FA

City Centre

PR13PY

Cannon Street

PR14JQ

Livesey Street

PR18EJ

River Parade

PR12HF

Great Shaw Street

PR13BW

Grimshaw Place

PR17DE

Adelphi Street

PR13TA

Bank Parade

PR20YW

City Centre

PR20EB

City Centre

PR18DL

Colman Court

PR12RE

Arthur Street

PR12EP

Lowthian Street

PR18UA

West View Terrace

PR18QF

Fishergate Court

PR18RR

Birk Street

PR18BQ

Theatre Street

PR11DJ

Bishopgate

PR20SL

Ormskirk Road

PR22NL

Water Lane

PR12XB

Heatley Street

PR12YL

Maudland Bank

PR20TH

Christian Road

PR20FP

City Centre

PR13LY

Avenham Colonnade

PR10LD

Christian Road

PR20ZD

Ormskirk Road

PR20ZW

Ormskirk Road

PR18BT

Garden Street

PR18JA

North Cliff Street

PR12HH

Great Shaw Street

PR12JB

Christian Road

PR20FR

City Centre

PR12TQ

Lawson Street

PR18EH

Warton Street

PR12XD

Seed Street

PR12UH

Fishergate

PR20YZ

Ormskirk Road

PR18RT

Marsh Lane

PR11EH

Carlisle Street

PR18JY

Meadow Court

PR18PT

Northcote Road

PR12PD

Harris Street

PR18JQ

Beech Street South

PR13LX

Regent Street

PR20YG

Christian Road

PR13AB

Church Street

PR13JG

East Cliff Gardens

PR13XB

Main Sprit Weind

PR20SN

Ormskirk Road

PR18EQ

Balderstone Road

PR12BG

Surgeon's Court

PR13SS

Avenham Lane

PR18TS

Wellington Street

PR18XD

Croft Street

PR29PW

Christian Road

PR17DP

Fylde Road

PR18JF

Ribble Close

PR13ST

Frenchwood Street

PR18LU

Hassett Close

PR20AN

Christian Road

PR12NQ

Lune Street

PR21GW

Christian Road

PR14JL

Greenwood Street

PR14HL

Manchester Road

PR13LD

New Cock Yard

PR18RY

Winckley Gardens

PR22PH

Malthouse Court

PR22PX

Steeple View

PR18NS

River Street

PR13XD

Oak Street

PR13BU

Church Street

PR18TP

Wellington Street

PR13JH

East Cliff Road

PR11WA

Christian Road

PR18AH

Ribble Bank Street

PR22QB

Priory Street

PR12PY

Lancaster Road North

PR12NR

Fishergate Walk

PR12AT

Friargate

PR13DA

Blue Bell Place

PR12XE

Ladywell Street

Data Sources

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