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About

St Matthew's ward is located in the southern part of Preston, Lancashire. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached housing. It is bordered by Fishwick to the east and Fulwood to the west, providing easy access to both urban and suburban areas. The ward includes several local amenities, such as shops, schools, and parks, catering to the needs of its residents.

Public transport links connect St Matthew's to Preston city centre and surrounding areas. The ward has a community-focused atmosphere, with local events and initiatives often taking place. Green spaces like Fishwick Recreation Ground offer outdoor leisure opportunities. The area is known for its practical convenience rather than tourist attractions, making it a functional part of Preston's residential landscape.

Area overview

On average St Matthew's has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 181 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in St Matthew's is £31,365 per year. There are 6 schools in St Matthew's: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
181
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Matthew's Population
10,782
Population density
7,448.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,634
42.99%
Indian
1,765
16.37%
Pakistani
1,665
15.45%
Other White
1,289
11.96%
Other
243
2.25%
Total population: 10,780

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,224
29.21%
Other social rented
1,165
27.8%
Owns outright
755
18.02%
Owns with a mortgage
620
14.8%
Social rents from council
268
6.4%
Total households: 4,190

Property prices in St Matthew's

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £104,000 in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £148,500.

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
Flats4£63,000
Semi-Detached6£115,150
Terraced67£104,000

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

PR15HA

Landseer Street

PR15HU

Andrew Street

PR15LD

Geoffrey Street

PR15PR

St Matthew's

PR15PN

Plevna Road

PR15US

Bootle Street

PR11TP

Sedgwick Street

PR15HR

Chester Road

PR16QT

Peel Hall Street

PR15NX

Adelaide Street

PR15DQ

Crook Street

PR15EA

Collinson Street

PR15RN

Burns Street

PR15RX

Ribbleton Avenue

PR15UQ

Skeffington Road

PR15YB

Frome Street

PR15NZ

Goodier Street

PR15AL

St Matthew's

PR15NS

Bootle Street

PR15QP

Acregate Lane

PR15RB

Tennyson Road

PR15XX

Bodmin Street

PR16QW

Aberdeen Close

PR11UB

Egan Street

PR15AP

St George's

PR11SY

St George's

PR15LJ

Geoffrey Street

PR15PD

Mosley Street

PR15PQ

St Matthew's

PR15SN

Emerson Road

PR15XY

Bodmin Street

PR11UW

Schleswig Street

PR11XH

St Paul's Road

PR11XP

Newton Street

PR15AR

Meadow Street

PR15HY

Curwen Street

PR15PE

New Hall Lane

PR15QE

Dymock Road

PR15YP

Tunbridge Place

PR14YP

Stanley Street

PR15DL

Longworth Street

PR15LF

Crescent Street

PR15QT

Miller Road

PR11ED

Edmund Street

PR11TN

Cromwell Street

PR11TR

Egan Street

PR14TT

Heaton Place

PR15BA

Ribbleton Street

PR15DN

Owen Street

PR15LE

Crescent Street

PR15LL

Henrietta Street

PR15QB

Dymock Road North

PR15UR

Skeffington Road

PR16RQ

Aberdeen Close

PR15HD

Dodgson Road

PR15HL

Dodgson Road

PR15HQ

Dodgson Road

PR15NN

Spinning Close

PR15UT

Cemetery Road

PR15XL

Rigby Street

PR11QJ

St Barnabas' Place

PR11QL

St Barnabas' Place

PR14TU

Illingworth Road

PR15XR

Derby Square

PR15AB

St Matthew's

PR15NA

Swan Street

PR15SB

Cecilia Street

PR15SL

Rydal Road

PR15SW

Thorn Street

PR11QB

Edward Square

PR11UE

Shaw Street

PR15AS

East View

PR15XA

Caroline Street

PR15XE

Asheldon Street

PR16QN

Porter Street

PR16RE

Lincoln Street

PR15QL

Warner Road

PR15PF

Owtram Street

PR11YR

Hanover Street

PR15DB

Bleasdale Street East

PR11QQ

Elizabeth Square

PR15EX

Eccles Street

PR15HP

Chester Road

PR15JY

Dodgson Place

PR15LS

Catherine Street

PR15EJ

Longworth Street

PR15HX

Gillett Street

PR15QS

Ashgrove

PR15QU

Miller Road

PR15RA

Tennyson Road

PR15RQ

Levens Street

PR15SH

Browning Crescent

PR15UP

Skeffington Road

PR11UN

Holstein Street

PR15BY

Deepdale Mill Street

PR15ED

Ansdell Street

PR15HS

Lutwidge Avenue

PR15JJ

Henrietta Street

PR15LG

St Mary's Street North

PR15XU

Denville Road

Data Sources

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