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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

PR23EW

Lytham Road

PR12XN

Fylde Road

PR17NH

Brook Street

PR18UG

Beamont Drive

PR22AU

Brierley Street

PR22JT

Kimberley Road

PR17JS

Gordon Street

PR17UD

Plungington Road

PR23PS

Plungington Road

PR17LN

Emmanuel Street

PR17NX

Bold Street

PR22FW

Plungington

PR22SQ

Fazackerley Street

PR18UA

West View Terrace

PR22JH

Tulketh Brow

PR23AU

Norris Street

PR23BX

Balfour Road

PR17HA

Brook Street

PR17PH

Greenbank Street

PR18UQ

Marsh Lane

PR22JD

Tulketh Brow

PR22JP

Ladysmith Road

PR23BY

Balfour Road

PR23DT

Lawrence Street

PR17EN

Plungington Road

PR17PJ

Eldon Street

PR22SP

Alert Street

PR23AP

Douglas Road

PR23DB

Ainslie Road

PR17PY

Norris Street

PR17XU

Lowndes Street

PR18UN

Beamont Drive

PR22DA

Shelley Road

PR22EG

Shelley Mews

PR22QE

Weston Street

PR23AN

Robinson Street

PR23BT

Brackenbury Road

PR17PN

Stanhope Street

PR17PX

Norris Street

PR17QA

Norris Street

PR18SJ

Cooper Road

PR18SP

Wellfield Road

PR22BU

Shelley Road

PR23AF

Royal Drive

PR17QL

Wildman Street

PR18ST

Croft Street

PR22PP

Ashton Street

PR23AS

Norris Street

PR23PR

Plungington Road

PR17JP

Aqueduct Street

PR18SL

Spa Road

PR22JX

Plumpton Road

PR23AD

Blackpool Road

PR23DL

Hardcastle Road

PR23DR

Blundell Road

PR12TQ

Lawson Street

PR17QT

Victoria Street

PR22AR

Wetherall Street

PR22QN

Tuson Drive

PR22SH

Tulketh Brow

PR12XS

Maudland Road

PR17NY

Bold Street

PR17QE

Trafford Street

PR17UE

Plungington Road

PR22JS

Stocks Road

PR23AA

Blackpool Road

PR23AB

Blackpool Road

PR23DS

Boundary Road

PR17LX

Ripon Street

PR17PB

Villiers Street

PR17QH

Wildman Street

PR18TQ

Wellington Street

PR22BP

Bucklands Avenue

PR22NJ

Fylde Road

PR22SX

Stocks Road

PR17BQ

Fylde Road

PR17LU

Ripon Street

PR17QP

Bloomfield Court

PR22AY

Eldon Street

PR22DT

Blackpool Road

PR22EA

Briggs Road

PR22SD

Tulketh Brow

PR23BB

The Fieldings

PR12XF

Chandler Street

PR18SZ

Mill Street

PR22AQ

Inkerman Street

PR23DA

Cornthwaite Road

PR18XE

Lodge Street

PR22SJ

Tulketh Brow

PR22TB

Stocks Road

PR22JN

Roebuck Street

PR22SU

Hanbury Street

PR12HE

Edward Street

PR17BH

Adelphi Street

PR17DP

Fylde Road

PR17NL

Havelock Street

PR17NS

Emmanuel Street

PR18TU

St Marks Place West

PR22AT

Evans Street

PR22BL

Murdock Avenue

Data Sources

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