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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

PR17HN

Brook Street

PR23PR

Plungington Road

PR17QL

Wildman Street

PR23DP

Hardcastle Road

PR22QT

St Walburge Avenue

PR22JT

Kimberley Road

PR28JE

Lytham Road

PR22QH

Pedder Street

PR22DB

Shelley Road

PR22DX

Blackpool Road

PR23AF

Royal Drive

PR17HJ

Gordon Street

PR23BL

Lorraine Avenue

PR22DA

Shelley Road

PR17DX

Ashmoor Street

PR23AJ

Brook Street

PR11JN

Radnor Street

PR22AD

Greenbank Street

PR17JJ

Aqueduct Street

PR17XU

Lowndes Street

PR17QP

Bloomfield Court

PR22FW

Plungington

PR22SE

Ashton

PR22DP

Heatherfield Place

PR23PS

Plungington Road

PR17QJ

Wildman Street

PR12UP

Corporation Street

PR23BJ

Linton Street

PR22BH

Haig Avenue

PR18TH

Vine Street

PR23DQ

Houldsworth Road

PR17HE

Murray Street

PR17ER

Harcourt Street

PR17EN

Plungington Road

PR18TQ

Wellington Street

PR12XS

Maudland Road

PR17PY

Norris Street

PR17UE

Plungington Road

PR12XN

Fylde Road

PR28JD

Lytham Road

PR18UA

West View Terrace

PR22AH

Parker Street

PR22LP

Woodplumpton Road

PR23AR

Lytham Road

PR17QT

Victoria Street

PR17LN

Emmanuel Street

PR18TU

St Marks Place West

PR22NH

Fylde Road

PR18TA

Atholl Street

PR22BT

Balcarres Road

PR12UX

Bowran Street

PR22QN

Tuson Drive

PR23BS

Brackenbury Road

PR22AJ

Parker Street

PR22DD

De Lacy Street

PR22DY

Balcarres Road

PR18SR

Brieryfield Road

PR12TQ

Lawson Street

PR12XE

Ladywell Street

PR17JN

Aqueduct Street

PR17HR

Hawkins Street

PR17PN

Stanhope Street

PR17NY

Bold Street

PR17NU

Hammond Street

PR17UY

Dallas Street

PR22ED

Gathurst Road

PR18TY

Spa Street

PR22JP

Ladysmith Road

PR22AX

Raglan Street

PR22SL

Bulmer Street

PR22SU

Hanbury Street

PR22EB

Arnott Road

PR23PQ

Plungington Road

PR17AB

Greenbank Place

PR22EG

Shelley Mews

PR22SH

Tulketh Brow

PR17LL

Hammond Court

PR23DH

Symonds Road

PR23DR

Blundell Road

PR17QA

Norris Street

PR22AF

Atherton Close

PR22QE

Weston Street

PR17JR

Greenbank Avenue

PR17BQ

Fylde Road

PR22AU

Brierley Street

PR11NN

Garstang Road

PR23DD

Ainslie Road

PR23AB

Blackpool Road

PR18RT

Marsh Lane

PR17BH

Adelphi Street

PR17QQ

Villiers Court

PR22TB

Stocks Road

PR17JU

Old Lancaster Lane

PR23AL

Robinson Street

PR17LX

Ripon Street

PR18UW

Kerr Place

PR22JU

Bridge Road

PR22LE

Blackpool Road

PR23AN

Robinson Street

PR17QH

Wildman Street

Data Sources

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