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City Centre

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

City Centre Population

11,941

Population density

4,330.5 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£196,500	£196,500	£196,500	£196,500	£196,500
Flats	35	£95,000	£63,500	£84,000	£133,500	£176,000
Semi-Detached	11	£165,000	£136,250	£159,975	£190,250	£201,500
Terraced	50	£128,750	£77,250	£106,375	£157,500	£243,250

10 years median price trend in City Centre

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in City Centre

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