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Frenchwood & Fishwick

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About

Frenchwood and Fishwick form inner-city wards of Preston just east of the city centre. The street pattern is largely a grid of long rows of brick terraces and a mix of later housing types, reflecting 19th- and 20th-century growth tied to local industry and railways. Fishwick is an older place name that appears on pre‑Victorian maps as a small settlement before being absorbed into the expanding town. Street names and house types record that gradual change from fields to housing during the industrial era.

Local life is centred on small shops, primary schools and community venues that host activities ranging from youth groups to adult learning. Pocket parks, community allotments and play areas sit among the streets and have been used in recent regeneration projects aimed at improving public space and planting. Frequent local bus services provide direct links to the city centre and workplaces, while many trips are made on foot or by bicycle within the ward. Community organisations maintain local archives and run events that keep neighbourhood history visible in everyday places.

Area overview

On average Frenchwood & Fishwick has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Frenchwood & Fishwick is £39,465 per year. There are 6 schools in Frenchwood & Fishwick: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Frenchwood & Fishwick is home to around 9,351 people, with a population density of about 2,637.1 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Frenchwood & Fishwick Population
9,351
Population density
2,637.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.24(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
45.13(+151%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.48(+17%)
Public order
9.09(-10%)
Other theft
8.56(+30%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,494
37.37%
Indian
2,455
26.26%
Pakistani
1,263
13.51%
Other White
879
9.4%
Other
188
2.01%
Total population: 9,349

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,903
26.97%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,614
22.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,047
14.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,004
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
837
11.86%
Total 16+ residents: 7,057

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,050
30.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
766
22.26%
Owns with a mortgage
765
22.23%
Other social rented
600
17.44%
Social rents from council
143
4.16%
Total households: 3,441

Property prices in Frenchwood & Fishwick

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 in Frenchwood & Fishwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,000 up to £290,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Frenchwood & Fishwick 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 Frenchwood & Fishwick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached19£185,000
Detached1£170,000
Flats6£48,475
Terraced28£115,000

10 years median price trend in Frenchwood & Fishwick

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Frenchwood & Fishwick.

All postcodes in Frenchwood & Fishwick

PR14SQ

Redmayne Street

PR14LQ

Mercer Street

PR15TN

Newton Avenue

PR14UD

Church Avenue

PR14TJ

Mete Street

PR14YR

Cromford Walk

PR14SJ

Great Townley Street

PR14TB

New Hall Lane

PR14TP

Braddon Street

PR14BL

Alexandra Street

PR14DP

New Hall Lane

PR14UB

Manning Road

PR15BJ

Natures Way

PR14NT

Moore Street

PR02AN

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14QE

Fishwick Parade

PR14PH

Boulevard

PR14NQ

Roman Road

PR14TQ

Asheldon Street

PR14QF

Frenchwood Avenue

PR14NH

Southern Parade

PR14XE

John William Street

PR02AQ

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14RJ

Downing Street

PR14PA

London Road

PR14UN

Cairnsmore Avenue

PR15TB

Glenluce Drive

PR14QT

Felstead Street

PR02GP

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14BT

Montjoly Street

PR14RQ

Waldon Street

PR14YB

Fishwick View

PR14NP

Bence Road

PR14BN

Clara Street

PR02TP

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14RA

Nevett Street

PR14YD

Samuel Street

PR14HJ

Manchester Road

PR14SH

Nimes Street

PR14RH

Downing Street

PR14LB

Selborne Street

PR02AJ

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14RN

Bidston Street

PR02QP

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14NR

Brixton Road

PR14LE

Frenchwood Knoll

PR14DX

New Hall Lane

PR14QP

Callon Street

PR14BJ

Ephraim Street

PR14XD

Fishwick Road

PR14DL

Trout Street

PR14XT

Rutland Street

PR14QB

Cliffe Court

PR02AE

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14RS

Pinfold Street

PR14QX

Tamar Street

PR15TD

Glenluce Drive

PR14BX

Primrose Hill

PR14AY

London Road

PR14RP

Bidston Street

PR15TE

Glenluce Drive

PR14XH

William Henry Street

PR14PB

Ashworth Grove

PR14YE

Samuel Street

PR02SP

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14LJ

Halsbury Street

PR14SX

New Hall Lane

PR14NL

Southern Avenue

PR111AL

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14BD

Adelaide Street

PR14NY

Hillside Road

PR14QL

Arnhem Road

PR14SS

New Hall Lane

PR14NE

Frenchwood Avenue

PR14UP

Crawford Avenue

PR14TH

Knowles Street

PR14QR

Callon Street

PR14TA

New Hall Lane

PR14BH

Brockholes View

PR14SN

Dundonald Street

PR14PJ

The Esplanade

PR14DU

New Hall Lane

PR14RB

Nevett Street

PR14LY

Trower Street

PR14HT

Albyn Street East

PR02AP

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14QU

Walton View

PR14LD

Woods End

PR14SU

New Hall Lane

PR14LA

Selborne Street

PR14TL

Crowle Street

PR14BE

Ashleigh Street

PR02AD

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14PE

The Boulevard

PR11EA

Birley Bank

PR14UH

Beaconsfield Avenue

PR15TL

Merrick Avenue

PR14LZ

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14XY

Chatsworth Street

PR15BB

Brockholes Brow

Data Sources

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