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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

PR17JU

Old Lancaster Lane

PR17PS

Oxheys Street

PR17UY

Dallas Street

PR22AF

Atherton Close

PR22DB

Shelley Road

PR22HQ

Cintra Terrace

PR22LA

Ecroyd Road

PR22LB

Armstrong Street

PR22PY

Ashton Street

PR17AG

Fylde Road

PR12YJ

Maudland Bank

PR17JR

Greenbank Avenue

PR17QB

Greenbank Avenue

PR18RR

Birk Street

PR18RT

Cooper Road

PR18XD

Croft Street

PR22DX

Plungington & University

PR22TA

Stocks Road

PR23DQ

Houldsworth Road

PR12XQ

Bhailok Street

PR17ER

Aqueduct Street

PR17QQ

Villiers Court

PR18SN

Lodge Street

PR22AN

Brookhouse Street

PR22LJ

Belmont Road

PR22NH

Bath Street

PR22ZH

Shelley Road

PR23AG

Douglas Court

PR23DU

Norris Street

PR17HE

Murray Street

PR22DP

Heatherfield Place

PR22JR

Stocks Road

PR22QH

Mill Street

PR23EA

Queen's Road

PR23FD

Lorraine Avenue

PR17NB

Brook Street

PR18TL

St Mark's Road

PR18YN

Gradwell Street

PR22AD

Greenbank Street

PR22DY

Arnott Road

PR22LE

Armstrong Street

PR17JH

Aqueduct Street

PR17NR

Emmanuel Street

PR17QJ

Wildman Street

PR18UJ

Cheviot Street

PR22HS

Coniston Avenue

PR22LP

Fulshaw Road

PR22QS

Peel Street

PR23AL

Boundary Road

PR23BD

Queen's Road

PR23DD

Ainslie Road

PR17BX

Fylde Road

PR17DE

Adelphi Street

PR17EA

Ashmoor Street

PR22AX

Brierley Street

PR22EE

Ord Road

PR22JJ

Kimberley Road

PR23AR

Lytham Road

PR28JE

Brackenbury Road

PR17AF

Greenbank Street

PR17HN

Brook Street

PR17JN

Aqueduct Street

PR18RH

Leighton Street

PR18TY

Spa Street

PR18UY

Channel Way

PR22BA

Greenbank Street

PR22BG

Dorman Close

PR22JY

Tomlinson Road

PR22QB

Priory Street

PR22QT

St Walburge Avenue

PR22SN

Lowther Street

PR12UH

Butler Street

PR12UZ

Plungington & University

PR18TP

Bromley Street

PR22AJ

Atherton Close

PR22BQ

Ridley Road

PR22DU

Plungington & University

PR22ED

Gathurst Road

PR22JU

Bridge Road

PR22SL

Bulmer Street

PR23BQ

Queen's Road

PR23ED

Linton Street

PR23DP

Hardcastle Road

PR12XE

Ladywell Street

PR12XP

Fylde Road

PR17UB

Villiers Street

PR18RQ

Edward Street

PR22LL

Colenso Road

PR23AT

Norris Street

PR28JD

Ainslie Road

PR12TY

Fylde Road

PR12YL

Cold Bath Street

PR17JQ

Aqueduct Street

PR17QR

Adelphi Street

PR18TH

Vine Street

PR18UW

Kerr Place

PR22SE

Plungington & University

PR23BP

Sedberg Street

PR23DH

Symonds Road

PR23DX

Norris Street

Data Sources

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