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About

Plungington is a residential ward located in the northwest of Preston, Lancashire. The area is primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached housing, with a mix of private and social housing. It is bordered by the A6 road to the east, providing easy access to Preston city centre and surrounding areas. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to the needs of residents.

The ward has a strong sense of community, with several churches and community centres hosting events and activities. Plungington Park offers green space for recreation, while the nearby University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) brings a student presence to the area. Public transport links are reliable, with bus routes connecting Plungington to the wider Preston network. The area is known for its affordability, making it popular with families, students, and first-time buyers.

Area overview

On average Plungington has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 174 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 of residents in Plungington is £33,122 per year. There are 6 schools in Plungington: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
174
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 104 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 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
Flats7£115,000
Semi-Detached14£151,875
Terraced81£119,000

10 years median price trend in Plungington

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

All postcodes in Plungington

PR11JZ

Cragg's Row

PR11JT

St Thomas' Street

PR11YB

Lancaster Road

PR16AA

Moor Park

PR17PN

Stanhope Street

PR17PX

Norris Street

PR17QA

Norris Street

PR17QL

Wildman Street

PR17YD

Greenbank Street

PR22BU

Shelley Road

PR23PR

Rundle Road

PR11JU

Appleby Street

PR17JP

Aqueduct Street

PR17QT

Greenbank Avenue

PR17RH

Ellen Court

PR17SU

Cambridge Court

PR22AR

Wetherall Street

PR22SH

Blanche Street

PR23AD

Dallas Street

PR23DL

Hardcastle Road

PR23DR

Blundell Road

PR17LX

Ripon Street

PR17NY

Bold Street

PR17PB

Villiers Street

PR17QE

Trafford Street

PR17QH

Wildman Street

PR17UE

Villiers Street

PR22BP

Bucklands Avenue

PR22NJ

Aqueduct Street

PR23AA

Plungington & University

PR23AB

Wildman Street

PR11LR

St George's

PR17LU

Bold Street

PR17QP

Bloomfield Court

PR22AY

Greenbank Street

PR22DT

Plungington & University

PR11LA

Ellen Street

PR17RT

Haysworth Street

PR17UJ

Cambridge Walk

PR22AQ

Aqueduct Street

PR23DA

Cornthwaite Road

PR17NL

Havelock Street

PR11JW

St George's

PR12SA

Lancaster Road North

PR12RX

Elizabeth Street

PR17AU

Ashmoor Street

PR17BH

Adelphi Street

PR17BN

Adelphi Street

PR17NS

Emmanuel Street

PR17SL

Cambridge Walk

PR22AT

Brierley Street

PR22BL

Murdock Avenue

PR22BS

Dorman Close

PR23AE

Lorraine Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.