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Plungington & University

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About

Plungington and the University quarter sit immediately west of Preston city centre, anchored by Plungington Road and the University of Central Lancashire campus along Fylde Road. Streets are a mix of Victorian terraces and purpose-built student blocks; many older houses have been converted into houses of multiple occupation. Local shops, takeaways and convenience stores line the main roads, while several long-standing pubs and corner outlets serve both residents and the student population. The Students’ Union on Mount Street provides a focal point for events and services aimed at the university community.

The area sees a steady turnover tied to the academic calendar, which shapes demand for short-term lets and seasonal retail. Small independent retailers and a few estate agents cluster near the campus, reflecting the housing market here. Transport links on the main routes give direct access into the centre on foot or by short bus rides. Behind the main streets are quieter residential squares and back lanes that hint at the area’s industrial-era origins, when housing was built to serve nearby mills and workshops.

Area overview

On average Plungington & University has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Plungington & University is £40,029 per year. There are 3 schools in Plungington & University: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Plungington & University is home to around 12,438 people, with a population density of about 6,317.4 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Plungington & University Population
12,438
Population density
6,317.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
50.09(+169%)
Violence and sexual offences
45.75(+23%)
Shoplifting
10.37(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.73(+8%)
Other theft
9(+36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,082
64.98%
Indian
1,309
10.53%
Other White
889
7.15%
Pakistani
446
3.59%
African
412
3.31%
Total population: 12,437

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,238
30.81%
Level 3 (A level)
2,906
27.65%
No qualifications
1,562
14.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,235
11.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
835
7.94%
Total 16+ residents: 10,510

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,952
39.74%
Owns with a mortgage
1,168
23.78%
Owns outright
1,046
21.29%
Other social rented
515
10.48%
Other forms of private rent
148
3.01%
Total households: 4,912

Property prices in Plungington & University

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Plungington & University area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £275,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Plungington & University 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 Plungington & University over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£155,750
Flats13£104,000
Semi-Detached16£160,000
Terraced105£130,000

10 years median price trend in Plungington & University

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plungington & University.

All postcodes in Plungington & University

PR18SD

Gradwell Street

PR11NN

Garstang Road

PR18SW

Ingot Street

PR18XA

Mona Place

PR22EB

Arnott Road

PR23DJ

Symonds Road

PR17DX

Ashmoor Street

PR22ST

Kane Street

PR22BF

Dorman Close

PR22JL

Hampton Street

PR22JQ

Mafeking Road

PR22LD

Clifton Place

PR17JT

Bold Street

PR22BX

Shelley Road

PR22JE

Tulketh Brow

PR22SY

Stocks Road

PR17EP

Plungington Road

PR17HQ

Eversleigh Street

PR18TA

Atholl Street

PR18TN

St Marks Place East

PR18TS

Wellington Street

PR17AB

Greenbank Place

PR17NJ

Havelock Street

PR17JJ

Aqueduct Street

PR22NE

Ashton Street

PR22QD

Abbey Street

PR11JN

Radnor Street

PR12YF

Ladywell Street

PR17EQ

Harcourt Street

PR17QD

Trafford Street

PR18TR

Wellington Street

PR12UP

Corporation Street

PR17LY

Ripon Street

PR22AP

De Lacy Street

PR22DR

Ashley Mews

PR23EB

Garstang Road

PR17NQ

Emmanuel Street

PR22DZ

Blackpool Road

PR23AX

Royal Drive

PR17BY

Fylde Road

PR17HY

Murray Street

PR17ND

Brook Street

PR22DD

De Lacy Street

PR22SR

Markham Street

PR23AH

Brook Street

PR12FQ

Fylde Road

PR17HR

Hawkins Street

PR17TB

Ellen Street

PR18UE

Cheviot Street

PR22AW

Mill Court

PR22NL

Water Lane

PR23PQ

Plungington Road

PR17HJ

Gordon Street

PR17NU

Hammond Street

PR22AS

Cardigan Street

PR22BD

Lulworth Avenue

PR22BJ

Murdock Avenue

PR23DE

Ainslie Road

PR17LL

Hammond Court

PR22QQ

Pedder Street

PR23BU

Brackenbury Road

PR23DY

Rundle Road

PR18RU

Leighton Street

PR18SR

Brieryfield Road

PR22AH

Parker Street

PR22AL

Maynard Street

PR22BB

Eldon Street

PR22BE

Lulworth Avenue

PR22BZ

The Ferns

PR22PQ

Carlton Street

PR22PX

Steeple View

PR23AJ

Brook Street

PR17PP

Oxheys Street

PR17PZ

Old Lancaster Lane

PR18XH

Lodge Street

PR22BY

Shelley Road

PR23BS

Brackenbury Road

PR17PT

Seymour Court

PR17UU

Broughton Street

PR23BJ

Linton Street

PR23BL

Lorraine Avenue

PR17DD

Brook Street

PR17UR

Brackenbury Road

PR23BN

Lorraine Avenue

PR17ST

Barlow Street

PR22PH

Malthouse Court

PR22PT

Fleetwood Street

PR23BH

Garstang Road

PR23EH

St Cuthberts Close

PR12UX

Bowran Street

PR17HU

Emmanuel Street

PR22BN

Inkerman Street

PR22BT

Balcarres Road

PR22SS

Nares Street

PR22EH

Shelley Road

PR22QJ

St Walburges Gardens

PR17PL

Eldon Street

PR18SQ

Nelson Terrace

PR22BH

Haig Avenue

PR23AY

St Michaels Close

Data Sources

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