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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 97 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
Flats6£109,875
Semi-Detached12£151,875
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

PR22EG

Shelley Mews

PR23BT

Brackenbury Road

PR11JT

St Thomas' Street

PR17PN

Stanhope Street

PR17PX

Norris Street

PR17QA

Norris Street

PR17YD

Eldon Street

PR22BU

Shelley Road

PR11JZ

Craggs Row

PR11YB

Aughton Walk

PR17QL

Wildman Street

PR23PR

Plungington Road

PR11JU

St Thomas Street

PR17JP

Aqueduct Street

PR17RH

Ellen Court

PR23AD

Blackpool Road

PR23DL

Hardcastle Road

PR23DR

Blundell Road

PR17QT

Victoria Street

PR17SU

Cambridge Court

PR22AR

Wetherall Street

PR22SH

Tulketh Brow

PR17NY

Bold Street

PR17QE

Trafford Street

PR17UE

Plungington Road

PR23AA

Blackpool Road

PR23AB

Blackpool Road

PR17LX

Ripon Street

PR17PB

Villiers Street

PR17QH

Wildman Street

PR22BP

Bucklands Avenue

PR22NJ

Fylde Road

PR17LU

Ripon Street

PR17QP

Bloomfield Court

PR22AY

Eldon Street

PR22DT

Blackpool Road

PR11LR

Plungington

PR11LA

Garstang Road

PR17RT

Haysworth Street

PR22AQ

Inkerman Street

PR23DA

Cornthwaite Road

PR17UJ

Ripon Street

PR12SA

Lancaster Road North

PR11JW

Plungington

PR12RX

Elizabeth Street

PR17AU

Ashmoor Street

PR17BH

Adelphi Street

PR17BN

Adelphi Street

PR17NL

Havelock Street

PR17NS

Emmanuel Street

PR17SL

Cambridge Walk

PR22AT

Evans Street

PR22BL

Murdock Avenue

PR22BS

Ridley Road

PR23AE

Blackpool Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.