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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

PR23EW

Haddon Place

PR12XN

Fylde Road

PR17JS

Gordon Street

PR17NH

Brook Street

PR17UD

Trafford Street

PR18UG

Kingfisher Court

PR22AU

Brierley Street

PR22JT

Kimberley Road

PR23PS

Lawrence Street

PR17LN

Emmanuel Street

PR17NX

Bold Street

PR18UA

Cheviot Street

PR22JH

Mafeking Road

PR22SQ

Fazackerley Street

PR23AU

Norris Street

PR23BX

Balfour Road

PR17EN

Villiers Street

PR17HA

Brook Street

PR17PH

Brook Street

PR17PJ

Greenbank Street

PR18UQ

Marsh Lane

PR22JD

Bridge Road

PR22JP

Ladysmith Road

PR22SP

Alert Street

PR23AP

Douglas Court

PR23BY

Balfour Road

PR23DB

Ainslie Road

PR23DT

Lawrence Street

PR17PY

Brook Street

PR17XU

Lowndes Street

PR18SD

Gradwell Street

PR18UN

Kerr Place

PR22DA

Ashley Mews

PR22EG

Shelley Road

PR22QE

Pedder Street

PR23AN

Robinson Street

PR23BT

Brackenbury Road

PR17PN

Stanhope Street

PR17PX

Norris Street

PR17QA

Norris Street

PR17QL

Wildman Street

PR18SJ

Cooper Road

PR18SP

Ingot Street

PR18ST

Croft Street

PR22BU

Shelley Road

PR22PP

Ashton Street

PR23AF

Brook Street

PR23AS

Norris Street

PR23PR

Rundle Road

PR12TQ

Lawson Street

PR17JP

Aqueduct Street

PR17QT

Greenbank Avenue

PR18SL

Spa Road

PR22AR

Wetherall Street

PR22JX

Plumpton Road

PR22QN

Tuson Drive

PR22SH

Blanche Street

PR23AD

Dallas Street

PR23DL

Hardcastle Road

PR23DR

Blundell Road

PR12XS

Maudland Road

PR17LX

Ripon Street

PR17NY

Bold Street

PR17PB

Villiers Street

PR17QE

Trafford Street

PR17QH

Wildman Street

PR17UE

Villiers Street

PR18TQ

St Mark's Place West

PR22BP

Bucklands Avenue

PR22JS

Stocks Road

PR22NJ

Aqueduct Street

PR22SX

Stocks Road

PR23AA

Plungington & University

PR23AB

Wildman Street

PR23DS

Boundary Road

PR17BQ

Fylde Road

PR17LU

Bold Street

PR17QP

Bloomfield Court

PR22AY

Greenbank Street

PR22DT

Plungington & University

PR22EA

Briggs Road

PR22SD

Hanbury Street

PR23BB

Brook Street

PR12XF

Chandler Street

PR18SZ

Mill Street

PR18XE

Lodge Street

PR22AQ

Aqueduct Street

PR22SJ

Alert Street

PR22TB

Stocks Road

PR23DA

Cornthwaite Road

PR17DP

Fylde Road

PR17NL

Havelock Street

PR12HE

Edward Street

PR17BH

Adelphi Street

PR17NS

Emmanuel Street

PR18TU

St Mark's Place West

PR22AT

Brierley Street

PR22BL

Murdock Avenue

PR22BS

Dorman Close

PR22JN

Roebuck Street

Data Sources

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