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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

PR13NA

Ribblesdale Place

PR18GS

Christian Road

PR12XS

Maudland Road

PR20AB

City Centre

PR13SX

Avenham Place

PR13NY

Cannon Street

PR40BT

Christian Road

PR18JP

South Meadow Lane

PR18AF

Hartington Road

PR13JL

Camden Place

PR14HZ

Queens Retail Park

PR12DA

Fishergate

PR14HT

Albyn Street East

PR18UG

Beamont Drive

PR11YU

Tithebarn Street

PR13XT

Stoneygate

PR18UE

Cheviot Street

PR11ET

City Centre

PR18DX

Broadgate

PR18NP

Kingswood Street

PR22QN

Tuson Drive

PR12QY

Miller Arcade

PR18PY

Langton Street

PR20ZE

Ormskirk Road

PR13TQ

Bushell Place

PR20EP

City Centre

PR20AH

Christian Road

PR16GQ

Christian Road

PR13TH

Avenham Road

PR12EH

Claytons Gate

PR12AY

Chapel Walks

PR12UT

Fleet Street

PR13JT

City Centre

PR11YN

Margaret Street

PR13JD

Winckley Square

PR18RU

Leighton Street

PR18TU

St Marks Place West

PR18NQ

Gerrard Street

PR11AY

Percy Street

PR20BX

Christian Road

PR18RQ

Edward Street

PR11AT

Bishopgate

PR13EL

Christian Road

PR18HA

South End

PR11EN

City Centre

PR12WX

Christian Road

PR13NS

Cannon Street

PR20EF

City Centre

PR12NN

Lune Street

PR20YY

Ormskirk Road

PR18NL

Marsh Lane

PR12AA

Winckley Street

PR20SD

Ormskirk Road

PR13LU

Starkie Street

PR13BN

Avenham Street

PR14HS

Princess Street

PR11DN

Lord Street

PR20ZJ

Ormskirk Road

PR13TN

Bairstow Street

PR22NH

Fylde Road

PR18EU

Wolseley Road

PR18UL

City Centre

PR11ZB

City Centre

PR18NE

Slade Street

PR20DF

Christian Road

PR13JU

Winckley Square

PR18RN

City Centre

PR20BW

Christian Road

PR18NR

Maple Crescent

PR14HP

Duke Street

PR13AT

Glover's Court

PR18SZ

Mill Street

PR13XA

Glover's Court

PR13BT

Church Street

PR18TA

Atholl Street

PR14JE

Floyer Street

PR18EB

Brixey Street

PR35WZ

Christian Road

PR18PE

Good Street

PR45PS

Christian Road

PR18JL

Lauderdale Street

PR22QJ

St Walburges Gardens

PR18SR

Brieryfield Road

PR17BQ

Fylde Road

PR20ZT

Ormskirk Road

PR18NF

Ribble Bank Street

PR20TG

Christian Road

PR14BB

London Road

PR18JN

South Meadow Lane

PR18DY

Bird Street

PR18JE

Stanley Terrace

PR18TY

Spa Street

PR11YQ

Penny Street

PR18HX

West Cliff

PR18TR

Wellington Street

PR18LD

Hassett Close

PR14JP

George Street

PR18QU

Fishergate Hill

PR14JH

Grosvenor Street

PR11BF

City Centre

Data Sources

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