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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 187 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
187
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

Violence and sexual offences
85.37(+129%)
Anti-social behaviour
80.48(+348%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.74(+142%)
Public order
15.97(+58%)
Vehicle crime
14.14(+136%)
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 91 recent sales, the median property price is £119,000 in Plungington area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £227,500.

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
Flats6£112,500
Terraced73£115,250
Detached2£134,750
Semi-Detached10£151,125

10 years median price trend in Plungington

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

All postcodes in Plungington

PR17ER

Harcourt Street

PR17PT

Seymour Court

PR17HE

Murray Street

PR23BT

Brackenbury Road

PR22AQ

Inkerman Street

PR17QS

Adelphi Street

PR17RJ

Alsop Street

PR17US

Broughton Street

PR17XX

Trafford Street

PR11LD

Garstang Road

PR22BZ

The Ferns

PR23BS

Brackenbury Road

PR23BN

Lorraine Avenue

PR11NJ

Dawson Walk

PR17TP

Elliott Walk

PR22AR

Wetherall Street

PR22BE

Lulworth Avenue

PR28JD

Lytham Road

PR22DT

Blackpool Road

PR12QT

Lawson Street

PR17AS

Ashmoor Street

PR17PL

Eldon Street

PR17LN

Emmanuel Street

PR17NR

Emmanuel Street

PR17DD

Brook Street

PR11LT

Plungington

PR17PJ

Eldon Street

PR11HX

Appleby Street

PR17HY

Murray Street

PR17AH

Ashmoor Street

PR17PH

Greenbank Street

PR17UP

Brackenbury Road

PR22EG

Shelley Mews

PR17AL

Ashmoor Street

PR22AY

Eldon Street

PR17UX

Dallas Street

PR22NJ

Fylde Road

PR17DR

Ashmoor Street

PR23DB

Ainslie Road

PR23BX

Balfour Road

PR17QH

Wildman Street

PR11JQ

Moor Lane

PR11JP

Moor Lane

PR17RB

Plungington Road

PR11JW

Plungington

PR17XP

Henderson Street

PR17NL

Havelock Street

PR17UU

Broughton Street

PR16AU

Moor Park Avenue

PR22AL

Maynard Street

PR22SH

Tulketh Brow

PR17TB

Ellen Street

PR17QL

Wildman Street

PR11JR

Moor Lane

PR11JS

Plungington

PR22BQ

Roebuck Street

PR23DR

Blundell Road

PR12RU

Crown Street

PR17BG

Harrington Street

PR11LB

Garstang Road

PR11NH

Dawson Walk

PR16AP

Moor Lane

PR22AH

Parker Street

PR17SU

Cambridge Court

PR17JJ

Aqueduct Street

PR17EP

Plungington Road

PR17PR

Cambridge Close

PR23PQ

Plungington Road

PR17RL

Brackenbury Street

PR22DR

Ashley Mews

PR23PR

Plungington Road

PR17XY

Trafford Street

PR28JE

Lytham Road

PR17NB

Brook Street

PR22BX

Shelley Road

PR17UR

Brackenbury Road

PR17AT

Moor Lane

PR17JQ

Aqueduct Street

PR12TY

Fylde Road

PR22AD

Greenbank Street

PR17YD

Eldon Street

PR23DA

Cornthwaite Road

PR17PY

Norris Street

PR22BT

Balcarres Road

PR22DD

De Lacy Street

PR23DD

Ainslie Road

PR17RA

Plungington Road

PR22BN

Inkerman Street

PR16AA

Plungington

PR11US

Garstang Road

PR17XQ

Henderson Street

PR17JP

Aqueduct Street

PR17JH

Aqueduct Street

PR17HJ

Gordon Street

PR17QB

Greenbank Avenue

PR17JS

Gordon Street

PR17AU

Ashmoor Street

PR17PN

Stanhope Street

PR17XL

Moor Hall Street

PR17UY

Dallas Street

Data Sources

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