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About

St Matthew's ward lies directly north of Preston city centre, bordered by the A6 and the Lancaster Canal. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of Victorian terraced housing and more modern developments. Its streets form a dense grid pattern, with the notable presence of St Matthew's Church providing a local landmark. The ward includes several small local businesses, convenience stores, and community spaces catering to its residents.

A specific feature is the Deepdale Mill, a former textile factory that signifies the area's industrial past. The ward contains Deepdale Park, one of Preston's main recreational green spaces, and is home to Preston North End's football ground. Residential life is central here, with local schools and community centres serving the neighbourhood. The area functions as a settled residential district immediately adjacent to the city's core commercial zones.

Area overview

On average St Matthew's has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 134 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.4% 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 £34,806 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). St Matthew's is home to around 10,782 people, with a population density of about 7,448.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
134
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
32.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.47(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
57.41(+208%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.08(+46%)
Vehicle crime
11.69(+94%)
Other theft
11.13(+68%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,466
30.04%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,706
20.78%
Level 3 (A level)
1,096
13.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,062
12.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,033
12.58%
Total 16+ residents: 8,209

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 65 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
Flats3£81,000
Semi-Detached5£110,000
Terraced57£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

PR15BY

Deepdale Mill Street

PR15HS

Lutwidge Avenue

PR15LN

Campbell Street

PR15NQ

New Preston Mill

PR15SU

Maitland Street

PR15YL

Salisbury Street

PR11XB

Pump Street

PR15LA

St Matthew's

PR15AJ

Fletcher Road

PR15JQ

New Hall Lane

PR15NU

New Hall Lane

PR16PD

Herbert Street

PR11QU

Cromwell Street

PR11UX

South Meadow Street

PR15AT

Ribbleton Place

PR15LH

Campbell Street

PR15QQ

Acregate Lane

PR15RL

Tennyson Road

PR15RU

Ribbleton Avenue

PR11QG

Alice Square

PR11TT

St Ignatius Square

PR11XA

St Pauls Square

PR15BG

Rope Close

PR15DE

St Lukes Place

PR15RE

Thompson Street

PR15XB

New Hall Lane

PR11UL

East Street

PR15HN

Dodgson Road

PR15PL

Stefano Road

PR15DT

Owen Street

PR15ER

Raikes Road

PR15JH

New Hall Lane

PR15NP

Wilbraham Street

PR15NY

New Hall Lane

PR15RD

Thompson Street

PR16QR

Peelhall Street

PR15AQ

Deepdale Road

PR15DP

Fletcher Road

PR15QW

Miller Road

PR14AW

Stanley Street

PR15EZ

Ribbleton Street

PR15HF

Isherwood Street

PR15HT

St Chads Road

PR15RP

Chaucer Street

PR15XD

New Hall Lane

PR11UJ

St Paul's Road

PR11UR

Danewerke Street

PR15BD

Deepdale Street

PR15UX

Caroline Street

PR15XQ

Maitland Street

PR15NE

Geoffrey Street

PR16QP

Graham Street

PR11QW

Stanleyfield Close

PR15EE

Ribbleton Lane

PR15YR

Harling Road

PR16PZ

Osbourne Way

PR16QX

Peel Hall Street

PR15QD

Waverley Road

PR16RD

Carrol Street

PR14TX

Fermor Road

PR15QX

Miller Road

PR15ST

Bleasdale Street East

PR15UE

Wells Street

PR15ES

Ansdell Street

PR15EU

Sellers Street

PR15JT

Dodgson Place

PR15QR

Grimsargh Street

PR15XS

Maitland Street

PR15XT

Delaware Street

PR15YN

Calverley Street

PR16QS

Golbourne Street

PR11TY

Cunliffe Street

PR15EH

Thorn Street

PR15HH

Fletcher Road

PR15HJ

Fletcher Road

PR15SA

Ribbleton Avenue

PR11XG

Cunliffe Street

PR15LB

Crook Street

PR15RJ

Robin Street

PR15RY

Ribbleton Avenue

PR16PY

Deepdale Road

PR16QQ

Peelhall Street

PR11TW

St Ignatius' Square

PR11TX

Egan Street

PR11UP

Driscoll Street

PR11XE

Egan Street

PR15PG

Brindle Street

PR15HB

Holman Street

PR15SJ

Browning Crescent

PR14SY

New Hall Lane

PR15QN

Acregate Lane

PR15RH

Robin Street

PR15RR

Alston Street

PR11QS

Noor Street

PR11XD

Agnes Street

PR15AU

St Matthew's

PR15EN

Fitzgerald Street

PR11QF

Albert Terrace

PR11YP

North Road

PR15EB

Ribbleton Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.