Property profile

55 Bence Road

PR1 4NP

Fishwick & Frenchwood

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Map showing 55 Bence Road, Preston

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Estimated sale price

£160,000

Semi-Detached sold in Fishwick & Frenchwood

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold27 Sept 2002
£55,950Change since last sale: +£105,000 (+187%)
Annualised change
+4.5% per yearPreston annualised change (semi-detached) since 2002: +4.5% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £215 per sq ft
£219 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£5 per sq ft (+2.1%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Fishwick & Frenchwood
£185,000Estimate vs local median: −£24,000 (−13%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

Estimate calculated .

Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area68 m² / 732 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection05 Jun 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
27 Sept 2002£55,950+30%
20 Nov 1998£43,000-

Local market

Property prices in Fishwick & Frenchwood

Median price: £132,500
Price per sq ft: £144
Sales (last 12 months): 38
Typical range (middle 50%): £82K – £179K

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £132,500 (about £144 per square foot) in Fishwick & Frenchwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £31,000 up to £252,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fishwick & Frenchwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£185,000£215
Detached1£150,000£199
Terraced19£130,000£143
Flats7£57,000£90

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fishwick & Frenchwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fishwick & Frenchwood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£45,500£131,603£70,000
2017£50,000£151,500£83,000
2018£46,000£132,500£80,000
2019£48,550£93,250£80,000
2020£43,000£140,000£87,875
2021£53,000£150,000£96,750
2022£65,000£137,000£101,500
2023£64,950£135,000£100,000
2024£59,500£167,500£109,500
2025£58,500£159,000£110,000
2026£70,000£170,000£127,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fishwick & Frenchwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fishwick & Frenchwood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£75£160£99
2017£69£149£98
2018£71£132£93
2019£85£122£105
2020£82£149£96
2021£83£162£110
2022£110£141£118
2023£96£169£128
2024£95£216£128
2025£98£190£127
2026£109£215£144
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fishwick & Frenchwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fishwick & Frenchwood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 4NP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 4NP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 20263, Southern Parade, Preston, PR1 4NHTerracedFreehold£175,000
29 Jul 202537, Southern Parade, Preston, PR1 4NHSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
03 Jun 202659, Southern Parade, Preston, PR1 4NJTerracedFreehold£95,000
16 Dec 202557, Southern Parade, Preston, PR1 4NJTerracedFreehold£75,000
02 Oct 202523, Frenchwood Avenue, Preston, PR1 4NDTerracedFreehold£252,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
34, Bence Road, Preston-116 m²-
38 Bence Road, Preston, PrestonFreehold96 m²£104,000 (2020)
42, Bence Road, PrestonFreehold121 m²£118,000 (2006)
46, Bence Road, PrestonFreehold129 m²£29,950 (1997)
47, Bence Road, PrestonFreehold148 m²£190,000 (2020)
48, Bence Road, PrestonFreehold109 m²£84,950 (2005)
49, Bence Road, Preston-81 m²-
50, Bence Road, PrestonFreehold107 m²£85,000 (2003)
51, Bence Road, Preston-84 m²-

Area insights for PR1 4NP

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Overview

Postcode PR1 4NP is located in an urban city, within the Fishwick & Frenchwood area of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Frenchwood & Fishwick area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Frenchwood & Fishwick is £39,465 per year. The median sale price in Fishwick & Frenchwood is £132,500 (around £144 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £82,250 and £178,750. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Frenchwood Knoll.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Frenchwood & Fishwick has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,298 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Frenchwood & Fishwick has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Frenchwood & Fishwick is £39,465 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 45 ft away from PR1 4NP.

Flood risk

No risk

Frenchwood & Fishwick near PR1 4NP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR1 4NP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Preston (Lancs)

N/A

Walking directions to Preston (Lancs)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR1 4NP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFrenchwood KnollSmallWalking directions to Frenchwood Knoll

Area Profile

Population
350
Population density
16,761.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.45(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.68(-18%)
Vehicle crime
4.2(-30%)
Other theft
3.67(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.15(-65%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
206
58.69%
Pakistani
37
10.54%
British
35
9.97%
Arab
26
7.41%
Other White
17
4.84%
Total population: 351

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
27.82%
Level 3 (A level)
58
21.8%
No qualifications
57
21.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.27%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
50%
Owns with a mortgage
31
28.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
16.67%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.63%
Total households: 108

Schools

In the PR1 4NP postcode area, located within Frenchwood & Fishwick, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for PR1 4NP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 mi16 plusLancaster University School of MathematicsFree schools 16 to 19
0.2 miPrimaryFrenchwood Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.3 mi16 plusCardinal Newman CollegeFurther education

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR1 4NP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR1 4NP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFalcon Store129-131 London Road, Preston, PR1 4BAWalking directions to Falcon Store
0.3 miSid'sManchester Road, Preston, PR1 3YHWalking directions to Sid's
0.4 miLidlNew Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4DTWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miWaitroseCapitol Way, South Ribble, PR5 4AWWalking directions to Waitrose
0.5 miThe Food WarehouseQueen Street, Preston, PR1 4HZWalking directions to The Food Warehouse