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Plungington

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About

Plungington is a residential area situated directly west of Preston city centre. The ward is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some more modern developments mixed throughout. Its streets are arranged in a grid-like pattern, offering efficient access to the urban core.

The area is home to a significant student population due to its proximity to the University of Central Lancashire. A notable local landmark is the former Plungington Hotel building, a prominent structure on Fylde Road. Community life is supported by several local shops, takeaways, and primary schools serving the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Plungington has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 183 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Plungington is £39,019 per year. There are 6 schools in Plungington: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Plungington is home to around 11,456 people, with a population density of about 5,687.6 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
183
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Plungington Population
11,456
Population density
5,687.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
87.38(+369%)
Violence and sexual offences
85.89(+131%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.33(+104%)
Other theft
14.58(+121%)
Public order
14.4(+43%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,727
58.72%
Indian
1,426
12.45%
Other White
910
7.94%
African
504
4.4%
Pakistani
494
4.31%
Total population: 11,457

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,841
29.19%
Level 3 (A level)
2,720
27.95%
No qualifications
1,573
16.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,135
11.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
753
7.74%
Total 16+ residents: 9,732

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,788
40.91%
Owns with a mortgage
788
18.03%
Other social rented
787
18.01%
Owns outright
758
17.34%
Other forms of private rent
125
2.86%
Total households: 4,371

Property prices in Plungington

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £125,125 in Plungington 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£134,750
Flats6£109,875
Semi-Detached13£152,500
Terraced77£118,000

10 years median price trend in Plungington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plungington.

All postcodes in Plungington

PR17BF

Plungington

PR16AA

Plungington

PR11NN

Garstang Road

PR23DJ

Symonds Road

PR17DX

Ashmoor Street

PR17RP

Havelock Street

PR17AP

Ashmoor Street

PR22BF

Dorman Close

PR17JT

Bold Street

PR11JS

Plungington

PR22BX

Shelley Road

PR12RU

Crown Street

PR17EP

Plungington Road

PR17HQ

Eversleigh Street

PR11HX

Appleby Street

PR11LJ

Plungington

PR17NJ

Havelock Street

PR17JJ

Aqueduct Street

PR17QS

Adelphi Street

PR17RB

Plungington Road

PR17XS

Lowndes Street

PR22NE

Ashton Street

PR17EQ

Harcourt Street

PR17QD

Trafford Street

PR17LY

Ripon Street

PR17XA

Cambridge Street

PR17XB

Otway Street

PR17XL

Moor Hall Street

PR22AP

De Lacy Street

PR22DR

Ashley Mews

PR23EB

Garstang Road

PR11JR

Moor Lane

PR17NQ

Emmanuel Street

PR17AJ

Ashmoor Street

PR17BU

Adelphi Place

PR17HY

Murray Street

PR17ND

Brook Street

PR17TP

Elliott Walk

PR17XY

Trafford Street

PR22DD

De Lacy Street

PR12FQ

Fylde Road

PR17HR

Hawkins Street

PR17RE

Aqueduct Street

PR17TB

Ellen Street

PR17XP

Henderson Street

PR22AW

Mill Court

PR23PQ

Plungington Road

PR17HJ

Gordon Street

PR17NU

Hammond Street

PR22AS

Cardigan Street

PR22BD

Lulworth Avenue

PR22BJ

Murdock Avenue

PR23DE

Ainslie Road

PR17LL

Hammond Court

PR23BU

Brackenbury Road

PR22AH

Parker Street

PR22AL

Maynard Street

PR22BB

Eldon Street

PR22BE

Lulworth Avenue

PR22BZ

The Ferns

PR11YD

Beckett Court

PR16AP

Moor Lane

PR17PP

Oxheys Street

PR17PZ

Old Lancaster Lane

PR17RJ

Alsop Street

PR22BY

Shelley Road

PR23BS

Brackenbury Road

PR11NH

Dawson Walk

PR17AR

Ashmoor Street

PR17PT

Seymour Court

PR17UU

Broughton Street

PR23BL

Lorraine Avenue

PR17AS

Ashmoor Street

PR17DD

Brook Street

PR17UR

Brackenbury Road

PR23BN

Lorraine Avenue

PR17ST

Barlow Street

PR23BH

Garstang Road

PR12RZ

Atkinson Close

PR17HU

Emmanuel Street

PR22BN

Inkerman Street

PR22BT

Balcarres Road

PR11JB

Craggs Row

PR11LB

Garstang Road

PR17AW

Sizer Street

PR17XE

Elmsley Street

PR17XN

Elliott Street

PR17XT

Lowndes Street

PR12QT

Lawson Street

PR17PL

Eldon Street

PR17RF

Aqueduct Street

PR17UQ

Brackenbury Road

PR22BH

Haig Avenue

PR11JP

Moor Lane

PR17HT

Hawkins Close

PR17XD

Elmsley Street

PR22AF

Atherton Close

PR22DB

Shelley Road

PR11UT

Garstang Road

PR17JU

Old Lancaster Lane

Data Sources

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