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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

PR20HG

Christian Road

PR13DB

Grimshaw Street

PR20SA

Ormskirk Road

PR11EN

Preston Town Centre

PR12EN

Earl Street

PR12HB

Great Shaw Street

PR12JB

Christian Road

PR13TP

Avenham Lane

PR14HS

Princess Street

PR18JQ

Beech Street South

PR18PL

Spring Bank

PR18PZ

Old Millstones

PR13AU

Preston Town Centre

PR13EE

Preston Town Centre

PR20UR

Ormskirk Road

PR11AY

Preston Town Centre

PR12AB

Fleet Street

PR12AR

Anchor Court

PR12BA

Lowthian Street

PR12UT

Fleet Street

PR13AJ

Cross Street

PR13AP

Preston Town Centre

PR14JE

Floyer Street

PR18BN

Butler Street

PR18DX

Broadgate

PR18NB

Christian Road

PR29ZX

Christian Road

PR20DU

Preston Town Centre

PR20EF

Preston Town Centre

PR11DL

Tithebarn Street

PR12HD

Union Street

PR12PY

Elizabeth Street

PR12QD

Tenterfield Street

PR12RN

Friargate

PR13AT

Glover's Court

PR13SE

Avenham Lane

PR13TE

Latham Street

PR13YJ

Dickson Street

PR18HU

Cliff Street

PR18RY

Mount Street

PR20AL

Christian Road

PR20EP

Preston Town Centre

PR20TH

Christian Road

PR13AF

Ribblesdale Place

PR13JT

Preston Town Centre

PR13LD

New Cock Yard

PR11AX

Percy Street

PR12AP

Cheapside

PR12QU

Saul Street

PR12YX

Lune Street

PR13QE

Berwick Road

PR14HR

Carr Street

PR18DY

Bird Street

PR18LT

Paley Road

PR18PB

Euston Street

PR27GB

Christian Road

PR29PW

Christian Road

PR12QL

Ormskirk Road

PR20XP

Christian Road

PR12AE

Fishergate

PR12ER

Preston Town Centre

PR12JU

Lune Street

PR13BA

Church Street

PR13RW

Berry Street

PR13XN

Avenham Lane

PR18AH

Ribble Bank Street

PR18DT

Strand Road

PR18HB

Tay Street

PR18JF

South Meadow Lane

PR18RZ

Christian Road

PR18UL

Preston Town Centre

PR11GP

Christian Road

PR12RH

Ormskirk Road

PR12RQ

Friargate

PR13EL

Christian Road

PR13BX

Church Row

PR13JJ

Back Starkie Street

PR13QR

Arno Street

PR13RS

Avenham Lane

PR13SU

Frenchwood Street

PR13TA

Bank Parade

PR13YH

Arno Street

PR18BT

East Cliff Road

PR18DL

Colman Court

PR18NR

Maple Crescent

PR18PQ

Hartington Road

PR20FP

Preston Town Centre

PR11ZB

Preston Town Centre

PR12WX

Christian Road

PR12XH

Marsh Lane

PR13SD

Knowsley Street

PR13ST

Avenham Place

PR14JJ

Larkhill Street

PR18DW

Colman Court

PR18PJ

Christ Church Street

PR45PS

Christian Road

PR12BT

Fishergate

PR12LL

High Street

PR20BW

Christian Road

PR20ET

Preston Town Centre

Data Sources

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