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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 104 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
104
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

Violence and sexual offences
45.83(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
45.1(+151%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.22(+36%)
Shoplifting
10.37(+79%)
Vehicle crime
9.97(+66%)
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 138 recent sales, the median property price is £128,975 in Plungington & University area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £255,000.

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
Flats11£104,000
Semi-Detached13£160,000
Terraced110£128,000
Detached4£182,750

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

PR23AY

St Michaels Close

PR17UD

Plungington Road

PR18SJ

Cooper Road

PR22JY

Tomlinson Road

PR18RU

Leighton Street

PR22AW

Mill Court

PR23DA

Cornthwaite Road

PR22PP

Ashton Street

PR23DX

Norris Street

PR17HQ

Eversleigh Street

PR12XQ

Fylde Road

PR17LY

Ripon Street

PR12YJ

Maudland Bank

PR18TP

Wellington Street

PR22LB

Armstrong Street

PR17NS

Emmanuel Street

PR23AG

Douglas Court

PR22QD

Abbey Street

PR17HY

Murray Street

PR23AS

Norris Street

PR17HA

Brook Street

PR12YF

Ladywell Street

PR18TR

Wellington Street

PR22PT

Fleetwood Street

PR17EP

Plungington Road

PR23AT

Norris Street

PR17UR

Brackenbury Road

PR22BG

Brook Court

PR22JR

Stocks Road

PR23BH

Garstang Road

PR17HT

Hawkins Close

PR17NX

Bold Street

PR17NR

Emmanuel Street

PR22SD

Tulketh Brow

PR22LL

Colenso Road

PR12XP

Fylde Road

PR18SW

Ingot Street

PR22JH

Tulketh Brow

PR22BU

Shelley Road

PR17NH

Brook Street

PR23EW

Lytham Road

PR18UJ

West Strand

PR22SY

Stocks Road

PR22AQ

Inkerman Street

PR12TY

Fylde Road

PR18UQ

Marsh Lane

PR18UG

Beamont Drive

PR22EE

Ord Road

PR23DE

Ainslie Road

PR17PZ

Old Lancaster Lane

PR17BX

St Peters Square

PR22DT

Blackpool Road

PR17PL

Eldon Street

PR23BQ

Queens Road

PR23AX

Royal Drive

PR22PH

Malthouse Court

PR17PT

Seymour Court

PR22BJ

Murdock Avenue

PR22JN

Roebuck Street

PR17UB

Plungington Road

PR17PB

Villiers Street

PR17BY

Fylde Road

PR12HE

Edward Street

PR17DE

Adelphi Street

PR17PS

Oxheys Street

PR18SL

Spa Road

PR22SX

Stocks Road

PR18TL

St Marks Road

PR23DY

Rundle Road

PR22JL

Hampton Street

PR22BS

Ridley Road

PR17PH

Greenbank Street

PR23AU

Norris Street

PR18SN

Wellfield Road

PR17QD

Trafford Street

PR17PX

Norris Street

PR22NE

Ashton Street

PR17ST

Barlow Street

PR17JT

Bold Street

PR23BT

Brackenbury Road

PR18SP

Wellfield Road

PR22ST

Kane Street

PR22BL

Murdock Avenue

PR18XD

Croft Street

PR22LJ

Belmont Road

PR22PX

Steeple View

PR23BP

Sedberg Street

PR18RQ

Edward Street

PR23BX

Balfour Road

PR22HS

Coniston Avenue

PR18UE

Cheviot Street

PR22EH

Shelley Road

PR22JJ

Tulketh Brow

PR23AE

Blackpool Road

PR22SS

Nares Street

PR22PY

The Cloisters

PR23DJ

Symonds Road

PR22DZ

Blackpool Road

PR22BB

Eldon Street

PR22QJ

St Walburges Gardens

Data Sources

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