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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

PR20FD

Preston Town Centre

PR12BJ

Lowthian Street

PR12BL

Preston Town Centre

PR11WA

Christian Road

PR11YU

Tithebarn Street

PR11YN

Margaret Street

PR11YQ

Penny Street

PR13BW

Preston Town Centre

PR13JL

Camden Place

PR13NU

Guildhall Street

PR13QX

City Views

PR13SY

Frenchwood Street

PR18EA

Brixey Street

PR18LJ

South Meadow Lane

PR18NE

Slade Street

PR18NP

Kingswood Street

PR20AE

Christian Road

PR11WY

Christian Road

PR11RA

Church Row

PR12UQ

Bowran Street

PR13BN

Avenham Street

PR13LY

Avenham Colonnade

PR13RG

Avenham Lane

PR13TZ

Avenham Road

PR13XU

Lennox Street

PR18PX

Burleigh Road

PR18BH

Fishergate

PR18DN

Broadgate

PR18LU

Beech Street South

PR18PH

Christ Church Street

PR40BT

Christian Road

PR11AF

St Paul's Square

PR12EH

Clayton's Gate

PR12PP

Harris Street

PR13AH

Winckley Square

PR13QZ

Preston Town Centre

PR13TL

Chaddock Street

PR13XT

Stoneygate

PR13XX

St John's Place

PR14HD

Larkhill Road

PR18PW

Burleigh Road

PR18HX

West Cliff

PR18JA

North Cliff Street

PR35XA

Christian Road

PR20DR

Christian Road

PR20FS

Preston Town Centre

PR20YG

Christian Road

PR20FT

Preston Town Centre

PR20RQ

Christian Road

PR20TN

Christian Road

PR11AW

Preston Town Centre

PR11DY

Percy Street

PR11HB

Ormskirk Road

PR13LS

Glover's Court

PR13NS

Cannon Street

PR13RN

Arundel Place

PR13RE

Berry Street

PR13RQ

Arundel Place

PR18PU

Burleigh Road

PR14HU

Albyn Bank Road

PR18HA

South End

PR20FG

Preston Town Centre

PR20SL

Ormskirk Road

PR11BA

Warwick Street

PR12AL

Winckley Street

PR12ED

Friargate

PR12PD

Harris Street

PR13BY

Cotton Court

PR13TF

Avenham Road

PR13TS

Avenham Lane

PR13TY

Boltons Court

PR18DQ

Beech Terrace

PR18EL

Ardee Road

PR18ER

Maresfield Road

PR20AB

Preston Town Centre

PR18EB

Brixey Street

PR12QP

Carlisle Street

PR13YA

Lennox Street

PR18BU

Chapel Street

PR18NL

Marsh Lane

PR22WU

Christian Road

PR20RX

Preston Town Centre

PR20UL

Preston Town Centre

PR20XY

Preston Town Centre

PR12RE

Arthur Street

PR12HA

Great Shaw Street

PR12XD

Seed Street

PR12XJ

Edward Street

PR13PY

Preston Town Centre

PR13QW

Charlotte Street

PR13RP

Avenham Lane

PR14HP

Duke Street

PR20ZH

Ormskirk Road

PR18BZ

Ribblesdale Place

PR18DU

Ardee Road

PR18JR

Riverside

PR18NQ

Gerrard Street

PR18NX

Hartington Road

PR20FR

Preston Town Centre

PR20SN

Ormskirk Road

Data Sources

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