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About

St Matthew's is an inner-city ward of Preston, immediately north of the city centre. The area is mainly residential, with a mix of 19th‑century terraced housing and later council and private developments. Local provision includes small parades of shops, primary schools and community centres that serve everyday needs, and regular bus services link the neighbourhood to the city centre and the University of Central Lancashire. The ward takes its name from the local parish church of St Matthew, which stands close to the area's core and acts as a focal point for civic and community activity.

Street patterns reflect the town's industrial past: long runs of tightly built terraces intersperse with short terraces and small yards that once served mill and factory workers. There are a few pocket greens and allotment plots used by local gardening groups, and the compact street layout makes most amenities walkable. For residents the area functions as a practical, well‑connected base for working in Preston or accessing services in the city centre.

Area overview

On average St Matthew's has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Matthew's is £34,881 per year. There are 5 schools in St Matthew's: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Matthew's is home to around 8,984 people, with a population density of about 7,467.4 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
122
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
28.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Matthew's Population
8,984
Population density
7,467.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
53.76(+199%)
Violence and sexual offences
52.65(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.8(+54%)
Vehicle crime
10.46(+75%)
Other theft
10.02(+52%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,879
43.18%
Pakistani
1,460
16.25%
Indian
1,371
15.26%
Other White
1,151
12.81%
Other
198
2.2%
Total population: 8,984

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,011
29.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,386
20.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
894
13.25%
Level 3 (A level)
878
13.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
860
12.75%
Total 16+ residents: 6,747

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,023
30.13%
Other social rented
834
24.57%
Owns outright
657
19.35%
Owns with a mortgage
541
15.94%
Social rents from council
214
6.3%
Total households: 3,395

Property prices in St Matthew's

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £41,000 up to £170,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Matthew's 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 St Matthew's over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats3£43,000
Terraced52£110,000
Semi-Detached6£115,150

10 years median price trend in St Matthew's

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Matthew's.

All postcodes in St Matthew's

PR15SE

Dickson Avenue

PR15ES

Ansdell Street

PR15NY

New Hall Lane

PR15XN

Derby Square

PR14AW

Stanley Street

PR15JJ

New Hall Lane

PR15PR

St Matthew's

PR15AQ

Deepdale Road

PR15PT

Canterbury Road

PR16QR

Peelhall Street

PR15EE

Ribbleton Lane

PR15RP

Chaucer Street

PR15RB

Shakespeare Road

PR15LJ

Terrace Street

PR15RR

Alston Street

PR15SJ

Browning Crescent

PR15PL

Stefano Road

PR16RD

Carrol Street

PR15XE

New Hall Lane

PR15RJ

Robin Street

PR15HB

Holman Street

PR16QW

Aberdeen Close

PR15HF

Isherwood Street

PR15YP

Tunbridge Street

PR14TU

Illingworth Road

PR15QP

Acregate Lane

PR14YP

Stanley Street

PR15QD

Waverley Road

PR15AL

St Matthew's

PR15EA

Ribbleton Lane

PR15UX

Caroline Street

PR15EN

Fitzgerald Street

PR15XR

Maitland Street

PR15HN

Dodgson Road

PR15XQ

Maitland Street

PR15QX

Miller Road

PR14TT

Heaton Place

PR15PJ

Spinning Close

PR15BD

Deepdale Street

PR16QQ

Peelhall Street

PR15ED

Ribbleton Lane

PR15DY

Ribbleton Lane

PR15DT

Owen Street

PR15BA

Ribbleton Street

PR15YQ

Tunbridge Place

PR15SH

Browning Road

PR16PY

Deepdale Road

PR15SD

Malcolm Street

PR15AN

St Matthew's

PR15HX

Gillett Street

PR15RQ

Levens Street

PR15RL

Tennyson Road

PR15AR

Deepdale Road

PR15NQ

New Preston Mill

PR15YJ

Taunton Street

PR15LA

St Matthew's

PR15LG

St Mary's Street North

PR15HU

Andrew Street

PR15NP

Wilbraham Street

PR15QS

Miller Road

PR15LH

Campbell Street

PR15XT

Delaware Street

PR15LD

Ribbleton Lane

PR15LX

Campbell Street

PR16QX

Peel Hall Street

PR15RT

Crompton Street

PR15QW

Miller Road

PR15XS

Maitland Street

PR26BS

Blackpool Road

PR15PN

Plevna Road

PR15AU

St Matthew's

PR15HL

Dodgson Road

PR15ER

Raikes Road

PR16PD

Herbert Street

PR15DQ

Crook Street

PR15LE

Ribbleton Lane

PR15RY

Ribbleton Avenue

PR15UT

Cemetery Road

PR15HT

St Chads Road

PR15EY

Collinson Street

PR15EZ

Ribbleton Street

PR15US

Cemetery Road

PR15LF

Crescent Street

PR15DE

St Lukes Place

PR15EH

Thorn Street

PR15EQ

Raikes Road

PR15QR

Grimsargh Street

PR16RQ

Lincoln Walk

PR15ST

Bleasdale Street East

PR15DL

Longworth Street

PR15BY

Deepdale Mill Street

PR15YB

Frome Street

PR15QU

Miller Road

PR15SU

Maitland Street

PR15QT

Miller Road

PR16QP

Graham Street

PR16QT

Peel Hall Street

PR15NE

Geoffrey Street

PR15PD

Mosley Street

PR15XU

Denville Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.