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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

PR17HT

Hawkins Close

PR22AF

Atherton Close

PR22DB

Shelley Road

PR22LA

Ecroyd Road

PR22LB

Armstrong Street

PR17JU

Old Lancaster Lane

PR17PS

Oxheys Street

PR17UY

Dallas Street

PR22HQ

Cintra Terrace

PR22PY

The Cloisters

PR17JR

Greenbank Avenue

PR17QB

Greenbank Avenue

PR18RT

Marsh Lane

PR22DX

Blackpool Road

PR22TA

Stocks Road

PR12YJ

Maudland Bank

PR17AG

Fylde Road

PR18RR

Birk Street

PR18XD

Croft Street

PR23DQ

Houldsworth Road

PR22LJ

Belmont Road

PR12XQ

Fylde Road

PR17ER

Harcourt Street

PR17QQ

Villiers Court

PR18SN

Wellfield Road

PR22AN

Brookhouse Street

PR22NH

Fylde Road

PR22ZH

Shelley Road

PR23AG

Douglas Court

PR23DU

Norris Street

PR17HE

Murray Street

PR22QH

Pedder Street

PR22DP

Heatherfield Place

PR22JR

Stocks Road

PR23EA

Queens Road

PR23FD

Queens Road

PR17NB

Brook Street

PR22AD

Greenbank Street

PR22LE

Blackpool Road

PR18TL

St Marks Road

PR18YN

Gradwell Street

PR22DY

Balcarres Road

PR17JH

Aqueduct Street

PR18UJ

West Strand

PR22HS

Coniston Avenue

PR22QS

Peel Street

PR23AL

Robinson Street

PR17NR

Emmanuel Street

PR17QJ

Wildman Street

PR22LP

Woodplumpton Road

PR23BD

Queens Road

PR23DD

Ainslie Road

PR17BX

St Peters Square

PR17DE

Adelphi Street

PR17EA

Ashmoor Street

PR22AX

Raglan Street

PR22EE

Ord Road

PR22JJ

Tulketh Brow

PR23AR

Lytham Road

PR28JE

Lytham Road

PR17HN

Brook Street

PR17JN

Aqueduct Street

PR18TY

Spa Street

PR18UY

West Strand

PR22BG

Brook Court

PR22JY

Tomlinson Road

PR22QB

Priory Street

PR22QT

St Walburge Avenue

PR22SN

Lowther Street

PR17AF

Greenbank Street

PR18RH

Leighton Street

PR22BA

Eldon Street

PR12UH

Fishergate

PR18TP

Wellington Street

PR22BQ

Roebuck Street

PR22DU

Blackpool Road

PR22JU

Bridge Road

PR23ED

Linton Street

PR22AJ

Parker Street

PR22ED

Gathurst Road

PR22SL

Bulmer Street

PR23BQ

Queens Road

PR23DP

Hardcastle Road

PR12XE

Ladywell Street

PR18RQ

Edward Street

PR22LL

Colenso Road

PR12XP

Fylde Road

PR17UB

Plungington Road

PR23AT

Norris Street

PR28JD

Lytham Road

PR18TH

Vine Street

PR22SE

Ashton

PR23DH

Symonds Road

PR12TY

Fylde Road

PR12YL

Maudland Bank

PR17JQ

Aqueduct Street

PR17QR

Adelphi Street

PR18UW

Kerr Place

PR23BP

Sedberg Street

PR23DX

Norris Street

Data Sources

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