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Plungington & University

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About

Plungington & University is a residential area in Preston, known for its proximity to the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). The area has a mix of student housing and family homes, with terraced properties and converted flats common. Local shops, cafes, and takeaways cater to both students and long-term residents, creating a busy atmosphere during term time.

The area is well-connected, with regular bus services to Preston city centre and the university campus. Green spaces like Moor Park provide recreational options, while Plungington Road serves as a main thoroughfare with essential amenities. The blend of student life and established community gives the area a distinct character, balancing academic energy with local convenience.

Area overview

On average Plungington & University has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 157 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 of residents in Plungington & University is £35,000 per year. There are 3 schools in Plungington & University: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
157
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 143 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
Flats14£104,375
Semi-Detached20£157,000
Terraced107£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

PR11NN

Moor Lane

PR17DX

Ashmoor Street

PR18SW

Ingot Street

PR18XA

Mona Place

PR22EB

Arnott Road

PR22ST

Kane Street

PR23DJ

Cornthwaite Road

PR17JT

Bold Street

PR22BF

Dorman Close

PR22BX

Shelley Road

PR22JE

Bulmer Street

PR22JL

Hampton Street

PR22JQ

Mafeking Road

PR22LD

Plungington & University

PR22SY

Stocks Road

PR17NJ

Havelock Street

PR17AB

Greenbank Place

PR17EP

Adelphi Street

PR17HQ

Eversleigh Street

PR18TA

Atholl Street

PR18TN

St Mark's Place East

PR18TS

Wellington Street

PR11JN

Cold Bath Street

PR12YF

Ladywell Street

PR17EQ

Harcourt Street

PR17JJ

Aqueduct Street

PR17QD

Trafford Street

PR18TR

Wellington Street

PR22QD

Abbey Street

PR22NE

Ashton Street

PR12UP

Charnley Street

PR17LY

Ripon Street

PR17NQ

Emmanuel Street

PR22AP

De Lacy Street

PR22DR

Ashley Mews

PR22DZ

Plungington & University

PR23AX

Royal Drive

PR23EB

Moor Lane

PR12FQ

Fylde Road

PR17BY

Brook Street

PR17HR

Hawkins Street

PR17HY

Hawkins Close

PR17ND

Brook Street

PR17TB

Ellen Street

PR18UE

Cheviot Street

PR22AW

Atherton Close

PR22DD

De Lacy Street

PR22NL

St Mark's Road

PR22SR

Markham Street

PR23AH

Brook Street

PR23PQ

Villiers Street

PR17HJ

Gordon Street

PR17LL

Bloomfield Court

PR17NU

Hammond Street

PR22AS

Aqueduct Street

PR22BD

Lulworth Avenue

PR22BJ

Haig Avenue

PR22QQ

Pedder Street

PR23BU

Brackenbury Road

PR23DE

Ainslie Road

PR23DY

Rundle Road

PR17PP

Oxheys Street

PR17PZ

Brookhouse Street

PR18RU

Leighton Street

PR18SR

Brieryfield Road

PR18XH

Lodge Street

PR22AH

Cardigan Street

PR22AL

Maynard Street

PR22BB

Greenbank Street

PR22BE

Lulworth Avenue

PR22BY

Shelley Road

PR22BZ

The Ferns

PR22PQ

Carlton Street

PR22PX

Newsham Street

PR23AJ

Brook Street

PR23BS

Brackenbury Road

PR17DD

Brook Street

PR17PT

Seymour Court

PR17UR

Brackenbury Road

PR17UU

Broughton Street

PR23BJ

Linton Street

PR23BL

Lorraine Avenue

PR23BN

Lorraine Avenue

PR12UX

Bowran Street

PR23EH

Douglas Court

PR17HU

Emmanuel Street

PR17ST

Emmanuel Street

PR22BN

Inkerman Street

PR22BT

Balcarres Road

PR22PH

Malthouse Court

PR22PT

Fleetwood Street

PR22SS

Nares Street

PR23BH

Moor Lane

PR17PL

Greenbank Street

PR18SQ

Mill Street

PR22BH

Bucklands Avenue

PR22EH

Shelley Road

PR22QJ

St Walburges Gardens

PR23AY

St. Michaels Close

PR17HT

Hawkins Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.