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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 138 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

138

Deprivation level

10/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

St Matthew's Population

10,782

Population density

7,448.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

61.68(+65%)

Anti-social behaviour

58.15(+224%)

Criminal damage and arson

15.12(+68%)

Public order

10.94(+8%)

Vehicle crime

10.85(+81%)

North West average

Demographics

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

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

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 63 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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	54	£110,000	£75,650	£96,250	£125,000	£143,375
Semi-Detached	6	£115,150	£70,250	£103,250	£129,825	£144,625
Flats	3	£43,000	£41,200	£42,000	£76,750	£103,750

10 years median price trend in St Matthew's

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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