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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, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 15% 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 1 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

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£157
Sales (last 12 months)150
Typical range (middle 50%)£111K – £148K

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £157 per square foot) in Plungington & University area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £260,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Plungington & University over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£212,000£342
Semi-Detached19£165,000£216
Terraced113£128,000£157
Flats16£109,000£146

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Plungington & University

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plungington & University.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154,500£53,950£129,500£92,500
2017£190,000£88,000£119,975£93,000
2018£146,000£89,750£120,000£98,000
2019£152,500£73,000£104,000£98,500
2020£174,000£86,000£130,000£105,500
2021£211,250£87,500£143,000£109,600
2022£220,000£92,500£139,500£119,000
2023£230,500£98,500£155,000£121,500
2024£9,602,500£89,000£160,475£128,000
2025£169,000£103,000£160,000£128,000
2026£255,000£114,750£174,500£134,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plungington & University.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plungington & University.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£166£137£171£112
2017£141£155£113
2018£137£138£146£118
2019£197£137£127£117
2020£180£145£182£124
2021£196£143£172£129
2022£135£153£167£140
2023£147£153£196£146
2024£10,377£168£194£155
2025£265£151£211£149
2026£376£145£213£157
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plungington & University.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Plungington & University in the last year.

All postcodes in Plungington & University

PR17TB

Ellen Street

PR22BP

Bucklands Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.