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Fishwick & Frenchwood

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About

Fishwick & Frenchwood is a residential ward situated directly southeast of Preston city centre, bounded by the A6 London Road and the Ribble railway line. The area is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some post-war developments. It contains several local parks, including Grange Park and Frenchwood Recreation Ground, which provide green space alongside the built environment. The ward is home to a significant student population due to its proximity to the University of Central Lancashire's main campus.

The topography slopes down towards the River Ribble to the south. A key local landmark is Deepdale Stadium, home to Preston North End F.C., which sits on the ward's northern boundary. The area has a mix of local shops and services along Frenchwood Street and Adelaide Street. Community facilities include the Fishwick Rangers youth football club and the Fishwick Baptist Church, reflecting the area's established neighbourhood character.

Area overview

On average Fishwick & Frenchwood has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 226 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 24.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fishwick & Frenchwood is £39,090 per year. There are 6 schools in Fishwick & Frenchwood: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Fishwick & Frenchwood is home to around 9,431 people, with a population density of about 3,251.5 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
226
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fishwick & Frenchwood Population
9,431
Population density
3,251.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
118.33(+559%)
Violence and sexual offences
107.73(+189%)
Shoplifting
26.93(+366%)
Public order
25.13(+148%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.25(+125%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,027
32.09%
Indian
2,702
28.64%
Pakistani
1,219
12.92%
Other White
1,007
10.67%
Bangladeshi
225
2.38%
Total population: 9,434

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,909
26.99%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,679
23.73%
Level 3 (A level)
1,035
14.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
984
13.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
829
11.72%
Total 16+ residents: 7,074

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
985
28.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
899
25.86%
Other social rented
662
19.04%
Owns with a mortgage
642
18.47%
Social rents from council
151
4.34%
Total households: 3,476

Property prices in Fishwick & Frenchwood

Median price£117,750
Price per sq ft£143
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£75K – £142K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £117,750 (about £143 per square foot) in Fishwick & Frenchwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £31,000 up to £252,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fishwick & Frenchwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£167,500£196
Terraced24£120,500£143
Flats8£53,500£88

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fishwick & Frenchwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fishwick & Frenchwood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£45,500£131,603£70,000
2017£50,000£151,500£83,000
2018£46,000£132,500£80,000
2019£48,550£93,250£80,000
2020£43,000£140,000£87,875
2021£53,000£150,000£96,750
2022£65,000£137,000£101,500
2023£64,950£135,000£100,000
2024£59,500£167,500£109,500
2025£58,500£152,000£110,000
2026£31,000£200,000£157,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fishwick & Frenchwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fishwick & Frenchwood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£75£160£99
2017£69£149£98
2018£71£132£93
2019£85£122£105
2020£82£149£96
2021£83£162£110
2022£110£141£118
2023£96£169£128
2024£95£216£128
2025£98£175£128
2026£46£216£163
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fishwick & Frenchwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fishwick & Frenchwood in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Fishwick & Frenchwood

Is Fishwick & Frenchwood safe?

Fishwick & Frenchwood records about 226 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Fishwick & Frenchwood?

The median sale price in Fishwick & Frenchwood is £117,750 (about £143 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Fishwick & Frenchwood?

Fishwick & Frenchwood has 4 primary schools (1 Good) and 2 secondary schools (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Fishwick & Frenchwood?

Fishwick & Frenchwood scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Fishwick & Frenchwood sits around rank 4,408 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Fishwick & Frenchwood?

The average household income in Fishwick & Frenchwood is around £39,090 per year, and 24% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Fishwick & Frenchwood?

Fishwick & Frenchwood is represented by 1 elected councillor: Valerie Wise (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodes in Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR13SB

Hudson Street

PR111AL

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14DP

New Hall Lane

PR13RG

Avenham Lane

PR14BT

Montjoly Street

PR14SX

New Hall Lane

PR02RP

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14TN

Beenland Street

PR02AJ

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14SS

New Hall Lane

PR14XQ

Fishwick Parade

PR14LX

Lawrence Avenue

PR14NB

Manchester Road

PR14QH

Fishwick Parade

PR14PE

The Boulevard

PR02AD

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14RR

Waldon Street

PR14RE

Downing Street

PR14TY

Cavendish Road

PR14TP

Braddon Street

PR14AP

London Road

PR14QX

Tamar Street

PR14BP

Clitheroe Street

PR14QD

Fishwick Parade

PR14PD

Mellings Fold

PR14LY

Trower Street

PR13RS

Avenham Lane

PR14XX

Scotforth Road

PR13QX

Oxford Street

PR14YH

Samuel Street

PR14XJ

Brockholes View

PR14NU

Zetland Street

PR11EA

Birley Bank

PR13RU

Guildford Road

PR14PP

Carlton Drive

PR14RS

Pinfold Street

PR02AE

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14RB

Nevett Street

PR14PL

Malvern Avenue

PR14SU

New Hall Lane

PR14TJ

Mete Street

PR14JU

James Street

PR14NJ

Southern Parade

PR13QZ

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14QR

Callon Street

PR14XE

John William Street

PR14NH

Southern Parade

PR13QE

City Views

PR13RP

Avenham Lane

PR14BH

Brockholes View

PR14PN

Malvern Avenue

PR13SA

Knowsley Street

PR14PQ

Malvern Road

PR14TQ

Asheldon Street

PR14NT

Moore Street

PR14TA

New Hall Lane

PR14XN

St Marys Close

PR13SE

Avenham Lane

PR02GP

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR02AP

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14UA

Iddesleigh Road

PR14NP

Bence Road

PR14PR

Lawrence Avenue

PR14LQ

Mercer Street

PR14XT

Rutland Street

PR14XR

Fishwick Parade

PR02SP

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14LZ

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14TS

Hawarden Road

PR14NX

Hoghton View

PR14QF

Frenchwood Avenue

PR02AA

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14YR

Cromford Walk

PR14JX

James Street

PR14ST

New Hall Lane

PR13RL

Norwich Place

PR14DX

New Hall Lane

PR14BX

Primrose Hill

PR02TP

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14YJ

Samuel Street

PR14LN

Wadham Road

PR14XH

William Henry Street

PR14QL

Arnhem Road

PR14BJ

Ephraim Street

PR14RT

Pinfold Street

PR14PB

Ashworth Grove

PR02AG

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR02AN

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14HJ

Manchester Road

PR14DU

New Hall Lane

PR14SH

Nimes Street

PR02AH

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR02AF

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14BE

Ashleigh Street

PR13RH

Silver Street

PR14QU

Walton View

PR14DT

Adelaide Street

PR13RN

Arundel Place

PR14TL

Crowle Street

PR14RN

Bidston Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.