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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

PR20FT

City Centre

PR11BA

Warwick Street

PR12AL

Winckley Street

PR13TS

Avenham Lane

PR18ER

Maresfield Road

PR18UQ

Marsh Lane

PR20AB

City Centre

PR20FG

City Centre

PR11BE

City Centre

PR12ED

Friargate

PR12PD

Harris Street

PR13TF

Avenham Road

PR18DQ

Beech Terrace

PR18EL

Winckley Road

PR20SL

Ormskirk Road

PR12QP

Ormskirk Road

PR18BU

Chapel Street

PR22WU

Christian Road

PR13YA

Library Street

PR18EB

Brixey Street

PR18NL

Marsh Lane

PR18UN

Beamont Drive

PR22QE

Weston Street

PR12HA

Patten Street

PR12RE

Arthur Street

PR18NX

Talbot Road

PR18SJ

Cooper Road

PR18SP

Wellfield Road

PR20UL

City Centre

PR20XY

City Centre

PR20ZH

Ormskirk Road

PR12XD

Seed Street

PR12XJ

Edward Street

PR13PY

Cannon Street

PR14HP

Duke Street

PR18BZ

Ribblesdale Place

PR18DU

Broadgate

PR18JR

Riverside

PR18NQ

Gerrard Street

PR18ST

Croft Street

PR20RX

City Centre

PR22PP

Ashton Street

PR11EL

Percy Street

PR12NN

Lune Street

PR13XD

Oak Street

PR14BB

London Road

PR18SL

Spa Road

PR20FR

City Centre

PR10GP

Christian Road

PR11YT

Tithebarn Street

PR12TQ

Lawson Street

PR14JQ

Livesey Street

PR18BQ

Theatre Street

PR18PN

Osborne Street

PR22QN

Tuson Drive

PR11DX

Pole Street

PR12NL

Lune Street

PR12XS

Maudland Road

PR13BT

Church Street

PR13DD

Grimshaw Street

PR13HP

Winckley Square

PR13NR

Cannon Street

PR14JH

Grosvenor Street

PR20UJ

City Centre

PR20ZF

Ormskirk Road

PR11AD

Christian Road

PR12QF

Lawson Street

PR12RR

Walker Street

PR14HQ

Lark Hill Road

PR18TQ

Wellington Street

PR20AS

Christian Road

PR20FU

City Centre

PR20ZT

Ormskirk Road

PR11DD

Lancaster Road

PR13AS

Guildhall Street

PR13YR

Manchester Road

PR17BQ

Fylde Road

PR18EQ

Balderstone Road

PR20ZR

Ormskirk Road

PR12EL

Market Street

PR12AD

Fishergate

PR12EE

Friargate

PR12JZ

Tenterfield Street

PR12PZ

Gardner Street

PR12XF

Chandler Street

PR13TW

Chaddock Street

PR14HL

Manchester Road

PR18SZ

Mill Street

PR18XJ

Arthur Street

PR20AN

Christian Road

PR12HF

Great Shaw Street

PR12RF

Fishergate

PR18EN

Ardee Road

PR18JD

Fishergate Hill

PR18PD

Fitzroy Street

PR20EB

City Centre

PR20SB

Ormskirk Road

PR20UE

Christian Road

PR11DJ

Bishopgate

PR11NS

Ormskirk Road

Data Sources

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