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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

PR18NP

Kingswood Street

PR20AE

Christian Road

PR11RA

Church Row

PR18PX

Burleigh Road

PR40BT

Christian Road

PR13TL

Chaddock Street

PR13XT

Stoneygate

PR13XX

St John's Place

PR14HD

Larkhill Road

PR35XA

Christian Road

PR20YG

Christian Road

PR20TN

Christian Road

PR11AW

Preston Town Centre

PR11DY

Percy Street

PR11HB

Ormskirk Road

PR18HA

South End

PR20SL

Ormskirk Road

PR12AL

Winckley Street

PR18DQ

Beech Terrace

PR18EL

Ardee Road

PR18ER

Maresfield Road

PR12QP

Carlisle Street

PR18BU

Chapel Street

PR22WU

Christian Road

PR20RX

Preston Town Centre

PR12RE

Arthur Street

PR12HA

Great Shaw Street

PR12XD

Seed Street

PR12XJ

Edward Street

PR13PY

Preston Town Centre

PR13QW

Charlotte Street

PR18BZ

Ribblesdale Place

PR18DU

Ardee Road

PR18JR

Riverside

PR18NQ

Gerrard Street

PR18NX

Hartington Road

PR10GP

Christian Road

PR13QY

Clarendon Street

PR13XD

Oak Street

PR20AS

Christian Road

PR11AD

Christian Road

PR11DX

Derby Street

PR13BT

Church Street

PR13DD

Grimshaw Street

PR13EW

Christian Road

PR13HP

Winckley Square

PR13NR

Cannon Street

PR13RF

Charlotte Place

PR20ZF

Ormskirk Road

PR13YN

Clarendon Street

PR20ZT

Ormskirk Road

PR20EB

Preston Town Centre

PR20UE

Christian Road

PR13AS

Guildhall Street

PR13XL

Avenham Lane

PR13YR

Manchester Road

PR18EN

Ardee Road

PR18EQ

Balderstone Road

PR18JD

Fishergate Hill

PR18PD

Carnarvon Road

PR13JD

Winckley Square

PR20AN

Christian Road

PR11DJ

Bishopgate

PR11NS

Ormskirk Road

PR11YH

Lund Street

PR13TW

Chaddock Street

PR14HL

Manchester Road

PR11WW

Christian Road

PR11HQ

Percy Street

PR14LN

Wadham Road

PR20ZU

Ormskirk Road

PR18EW

Preston Town Centre

PR18JY

Meadow Court

Data Sources

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