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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, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 22.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Plungington is £39,001 per year. The median sale price in Plungington is £118,000 (around £155 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £108,375 and £146,998. There are 3 schools in Plungington: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 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
22.3%
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

Median price: £118,000
Price per sq ft: £155
Sales (last 12 months): 95
Typical range (middle 50%): £108K – £147K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £118,000 (about £155 per square foot) in Plungington area, with individual transactions ranging from £42,000 up to £280,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached13£165,000£192
Detached1£155,000£267
Terraced70£117,750£155
Flats11£102,000£136

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Plungington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plungington.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£102,500£125,000£87,250
2017£96,250£112,000£90,000
2018£95,000£115,000£90,000
2019£100,000£112,000£89,475
2020£78,000£133,500£100,000
2021£90,000£140,500£96,250
2022£100,500£142,000£110,000
2023£118,750£151,000£120,000
2024£112,500£153,000£124,000
2025£107,375£154,000£115,250
2026£102,000£165,000£122,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plungington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plungington.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£144£181£116
2017£147£141£110
2018£130£127£113
2019£165£172£112
2020£122£177£117
2021£129£171£125
2022£150£158£134
2023£153£202£150
2024£163£199£150
2025£146£201£141
2026£136£201£155
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plungington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Preston district.

Band A£1,717
Band B£2,003
Band C£2,290
Band D£2,576
Band E£3,148
Band F£3,721
Band G£4,293
Band H£5,151

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Plungington ward.

Local councillors

Gabie Lowe

Plungington - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party