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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

PR14PQ

Malvern Road

PR14RD

Nevett Street

PR14SP

Cave Street

PR15TA

Gaythorne Avenue

PR14QJ

Fishwick Parade

PR14DT

Adelaide Street

PR14UE

Devonshire Place

PR14JP

George Street

PR02AF

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14TR

Warbury Street

PR14RT

Pinfold Street

PR14QY

Wanstead Street

PR14BB

London Road

PR14PD

Mellings Fold

PR15SY

Gaythorne Avenue

PR14XR

Fishwick Parade

PR14UJ

Ducie Place

PR02RP

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14BP

Clitheroe Street

PR02AH

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14PT

Ashworth Lane

PR14EB

Miller Street

PR14JH

Grosvenor Street

PR14AP

London Road

PR14TD

New Hall Lane

PR14NA

Ruskin Street

PR14PR

Lawrence Avenue

PR15BH

High Ridge Road

PR14JX

James Street

PR14HY

Richmond Street

PR14NX

Hoghton View

PR14XU

Annis Street

PR14PN

Malvern Avenue

PR14YJ

Samuel Street

PR14YL

Samuel Street

PR14LX

Lawrence Avenue

PR14QN

Arnhem Road

PR25AU

Fishwick Bottoms

PR14QS

Fishwick View

PR14XN

St Marys Close

PR14XL

Lex Street

PR14UA

Iddesleigh Road

PR14PP

Carlton Drive

PR14SL

Great Townley Street

PR14XQ

Fishwick Parade

PR14XX

Scotforth Road

PR14XJ

Brockholes View

PR14ND

Frenchwood Avenue

PR15TJ

Butterlands

PR14JQ

Livesey Street

PR14RE

Downing Street

PR14XS

Surrey Street

PR111TG

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR02BP

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14ST

New Hall Lane

PR14NB

Manchester Road

PR14SW

Leo Case Court

PR14JU

James Street

PR14TY

Cavendish Road

PR14QH

Fishwick Parade

PR14PL

Malvern Avenue

PR02AL

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR02AG

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14PS

Ashworth Court

PR14YH

Samuel Street

PR14UL

Mornington Road

PR14AS

London Road

PR14TN

Beenland Street

PR14SR

Elijah Street

PR14NJ

Southern Parade

PR14QD

Fishwick Parade

PR14TE

New Hall Lane

PR14RL

Leek Street

PR14TF

Ripon Terrace

PR14TS

Hawarden Road

PR14NU

Zetland Street

PR14NN

Bence Road

PR14QQ

Callon Street

PR15TH

Tudor Avenue

PR14BA

London Road

PR111AT

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR14BQ

Birley Bank

PR02AA

Fishwick & Frenchwood

PR15TP

Russell Avenue

PR14JY

Coronation Crescent

PR14RR

Waldon Street

PR14YA

Fishwick View

Data Sources

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