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Preston Town Centre

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About

Preston Town Centre is the commercial and cultural hub of the city, located in Lancashire, England. The area features a mix of retail, dining, and entertainment options, with the Fishergate Shopping Centre and St George’s Shopping Centre serving as key destinations. The historic Market Square hosts regular markets, offering fresh produce and local goods. Public transport links, including Preston Railway Station, provide easy access to surrounding areas.

The town centre is home to several landmarks, such as the Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library, which showcases local history and art. The Guild Wheel, a cycling and walking route, connects the centre to green spaces like Avenham and Miller Parks. The area also has a range of pubs, cafes, and restaurants, catering to different tastes. Preston’s university campuses add a student presence, contributing to the area’s activity.

Area overview

On average Preston Town Centre has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 453 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Preston Town Centre is £32,300 per year. There are 5 schools in Preston Town Centre: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
453
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
19.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Preston Town Centre Population
10,382
Population density
4,766.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,068
48.82%
Indian
1,844
17.76%
Other White
1,015
9.78%
African
429
4.13%
Pakistani
423
4.07%
Total population: 10,382

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,144
45.32%
Other social rented
1,027
21.71%
Owns outright
762
16.11%
Owns with a mortgage
480
10.15%
Other forms of private rent
142
3%
Total households: 4,731

Property prices in Preston Town Centre

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 in Preston Town Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Preston Town Centre 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 Preston Town Centre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats34£94,000
Semi-Detached9£159,950
Terraced44£125,500

10 years median price trend in Preston Town Centre

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Preston Town Centre.

All postcodes in Preston Town Centre

PR20YD

Christian Road

PR12LA

Earl Street

PR12NR

Lune Street

PR13DA

Blue Bell Place

PR13JH

East Cliff

PR13RU

Guildford Road

PR13XJ

Avenham Street

PR14JB

Ashworth Street

PR18PR

Portland Street

PR18RL

Bow Lane

PR29GY

Christian Road

PR20DD

Christian Road

PR11WX

Christian Road

PR12AF

Winckley Square

PR13BU

Birley Street

PR13JE

Butler Street

PR13JG

East Cliff Road

PR18BJ

Christian Road

PR18HJ

Fishergate

PR18NF

Ribble Bank Street

PR20ZA

Ormskirk Road

PR13SS

Avenham Lane

PR20TG

Christian Road

PR12AU

Anchor Court

PR12BB

Back Seed Street

PR12BG

Surgeon's Court

PR12RB

Lawson Street

PR13AN

Cross Street

PR20YZ

Ormskirk Road

PR18JW

Fishergate Hill

PR18PY

Good Street

PR18PF

Ladyman Street

PR12AA

Winckley Street

PR12GD

Preston Town Centre

PR12QE

Birley Street

PR20ZB

Ormskirk Road

PR13YD

Oakham Court

PR14JL

Greenwood Street

PR20ZY

Preston Town Centre

PR18EP

Meath Road

PR18ES

Kilruddery Road

PR18JT

Ribblesdale Place

PR18ND

Arthur Street

PR18PP

Fishergate Hill

PR21GN

Christian Road

PR20BX

Christian Road

PR10LD

Christian Road

PR20XJ

Preston Town Centre

PR11HR

Ormskirk Road

PR20YW

Preston Town Centre

PR12AT

Lune Street

PR12AY

Chapel Walks

PR12HP

Great Shaw Street

PR18XN

Preston Town Centre

PR13AB

Church Street

PR13BS

Blue Bell Place

PR13LB

East Cliff

PR13NN

Fishergate

PR13QS

Tiber Street

PR13QU

Herschell Street

PR13RH

Silver Street

PR13RL

Avenham Lane

PR13RZ

Tenby Road

PR13SX

Avenham Place

PR20ZW

Ormskirk Road

PR18JE

Stanley Terrace

PR18JL

Lauderdale Street

PR18JN

Beech Street

PR20FJ

Preston Town Centre

PR20GB

Christian Road

PR20SD

Ormskirk Road

PR20SZ

Christian Road

PR11AT

Bishopgate

PR11DA

Fishergate

PR11EH

Carlisle Street

PR11HT

Preston Town Centre

PR20YX

Ormskirk Road

PR12EF

Preston Town Centre

PR13UQ

Avenham Lane

PR20ZQ

Ormskirk Road

PR20ZS

Ormskirk Road

PR18BS

Mount Street

PR18HN

Preston Town Centre

PR18JB

Fishergate Hill

PR18JH

Grafton Street

PR18NA

Stanley Place

PR18PS

Euston Street

PR18PT

Langton Street

PR22XY

Christian Road

PR20SE

Ormskirk Road

PR11DT

Carlisle Street

PR12EX

Trinity Place

PR13JU

Winckley Square

PR13TH

Avenham Road

PR20ZL

Ormskirk Road

PR20ZP

Ormskirk Road

PR18AF

Hartington Road

PR18BX

Garden Street

PR18GS

Christian Road

PR18JJ

Hind Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.