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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

PR22SU

Hanbury Street

PR23AE

Lorraine Avenue

Data Sources

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