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.
On average Plungington has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 179 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).
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £128,000 in Plungington area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £275,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £147,000; semi-detached at £153,000; terraced at £126,125; flats at £104,750.
10 years price trend in Plungington
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Brook Street
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Villiers Street
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Brook Street
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Greenbank Street
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Trafford Street
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Balfour Road
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Ainslie Road
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Bushell Street
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Brook Street
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Lowndes Street
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Ashley Mews
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Shelley Road
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Brackenbury Road
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St Thomas' Street
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Cragg's Row
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Lancaster Road
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Moor Park
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Stanhope Street
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Norris Street
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Norris Street
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Wildman Street
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Greenbank Street
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Shelley Road
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Rundle Road
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Appleby Street
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Aqueduct Street
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Greenbank Avenue
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Ellen Court
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Cambridge Court
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Wetherall Street
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Blanche Street
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Dallas Street
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Hardcastle Road
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Blundell Road
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Ripon Street
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Bold Street
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Villiers Street
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Trafford Street
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Wildman Street
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Villiers Street
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Bucklands Avenue
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Aqueduct Street
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Plungington & University
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Wildman Street
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St George's
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Bold Street
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Bloomfield Court
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Greenbank Street
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Plungington & University
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Ellen Street
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Haysworth Street
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Cambridge Walk
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Aqueduct Street
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Cornthwaite Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.