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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

PR11JD

Craggs Row

PR17NY

Bold Street

PR23BU

Brackenbury Road

PR17LL

Hammond Court

PR23FD

Queens Road

PR22BB

Eldon Street

PR17UG

Crofters Green

PR17JR

Greenbank Avenue

PR23DH

Symonds Road

PR17RN

College Court

PR17XN

Elliott Street

PR17XT

Lowndes Street

PR17XE

Elmsley Street

PR17LU

Ripon Street

PR17EQ

Harcourt Street

PR17AF

Greenbank Street

PR23AD

Blackpool Road

PR17XD

Elmsley Street

PR23DL

Hardcastle Road

PR17QT

Victoria Street

PR22BS

Ridley Road

PR17HR

Hawkins Street

PR17AP

Ashmoor Street

PR22DB

Shelley Road

PR17LX

Ripon Street

PR17JT

Bold Street

PR17RP

Havelock Street

PR17NH

Brook Street

PR23AB

Blackpool Road

PR12RZ

Atkinson Close

PR11LR

Plungington

PR17NQ

Emmanuel Street

PR11LA

Garstang Road

PR11JG

Craggs Row

PR17EA

Ashmoor Street

PR17EX

Moorbrook Street

PR17JN

Aqueduct Street

PR17QE

Trafford Street

PR17NJ

Havelock Street

PR23DE

Ainslie Road

PR22AT

Evans Street

PR12SP

Bushell Street

PR17UJ

Ripon Street

PR22BA

Eldon Street

PR17QP

Bloomfield Court

PR22AN

Brookhouse Street

PR22AP

De Lacy Street

PR23AE

Blackpool Road

PR17RF

Aqueduct Street

PR22AS

Cardigan Street

PR17HT

Hawkins Close

PR17EN

Plungington Road

PR17BU

Adelphi Place

PR17RT

Haysworth Street

PR17BN

Adelphi Street

Data Sources

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