Property profile

157ALancaster Road North

Map showing 157A, Lancaster Road North, Preston

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£95,000

Flats sold in City Centre

The box shows the middle 50% of flats 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

Price per sq ftLocal median £168 per sq ft
£135 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£34 per sq ft (−20%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in City Centre
£109,000Estimate vs local median: −£15,000 (−14%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / End-Terrace
Construction period1976-1982
Floor area65 m² / 700 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level3
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection17 Sept 2015

Sales history

No recorded sales for this property in HM Land Registry data.

Local market

Property prices in City Centre

Median price: £127,000
Price per sq ft: £166
Sales (last 12 months): 94
Typical range (middle 50%): £105K – £160K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £127,000 (about £166 per square foot) in City Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 up to £256,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in City Centre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£169,500£262
Semi-Detached9£160,000£206
Terraced51£128,000£163
Flats32£109,000£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in City Centre

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City Centre.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£69,950£136,500£90,000
2017£86,500£127,500£93,000
2018£88,000£120,000£95,000
2019£98,000£139,950£95,000
2020£92,000£125,950£95,000
2021£94,500£157,000£110,000
2022£128,925£160,500£116,750
2023£134,058£163,000£115,000
2024£104,000£173,475£120,000
2025£102,000£166,500£130,000
2026£108,500£160,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City Centre.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City Centre.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£134£139£94
2017£131£160£114
2018£135£158£119
2019£206£143£115
2020£191£177£116
2021£163£189£123
2022£264£184£137
2023£308£133£143
2024£169£191£146
2025£160£211£154
2026£172£206£156
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City Centre.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for City Centre in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 2PY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 2PY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 2025101, Walker Street, Preston, PR1 2RROtherFreehold£750,160
22 May 20266, Light Buildings, Lumen Court, Preston, PR1 2RAFlatsLeasehold£55,000
11 May 202644, Light Buildings, Lumen Court, Preston, PR1 2RAFlatsLeasehold£85,000
20 Jan 202665, Light Buildings, Lumen Court, Preston, PR1 2RAFlatsLeasehold£112,000
17 Oct 202546, Light Buildings, Lumen Court, Preston, PR1 2RAFlatsLeasehold£135,000

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Area insights for PR1 2PY

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Overview

Postcode PR1 2PY is located in an urban city, within the City Centre area of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Preston Town Centre area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 660.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Preston Town Centre is £37,224 per year. The median sale price in City Centre is £127,000 (around £166 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £105,000 and £160,000. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
661
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
23.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Preston Town Centre has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,442 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Preston Town Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 660.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.7%

Approximately 23.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Preston Town Centre is £37,224 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 310 ft away from PR1 2PY.

Flood risk

No risk

Preston Town Centre near PR1 2PY 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR1 2PY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Preston (Lancs)

N/A

Walking directions to Preston (Lancs)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
344
Population density
4,229.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
374.69(+1987%)
Violence and sexual offences
330.6(+786%)
Shoplifting
205.29(+3452%)
Public order
79.35(+683%)
Other theft
54.16(+721%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
119
34.59%
Indian
47
13.66%
African
41
11.92%
Arab
36
10.47%
Chinese
29
8.43%
Total population: 344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
159
50.96%
Level 3 (A level)
64
20.51%
No qualifications
42
13.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
4.49%
Apprenticeship
13
4.17%
Total 16+ residents: 312

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
117
67.63%
Other social rented
36
20.81%
Owns outright
6
3.47%
Owns with a mortgage
5
2.89%
Social rents from council
5
2.89%
Total households: 173

Schools

In the PR1 2PY postcode area, located within Preston Town Centre, there are 8 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 2PY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimarySt Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, PrestonAcademy converter
0.3 miNot applicableUniversity of Central LancashireHigher education institutions
0.4 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs Catholic Primary School, PrestonVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR1 2PY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR1 2PY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondisOrmskirk Road, Preston, PR1 2QPWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miIceland240-246 North Road, Preston, PR1 1RUWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miIcelandMarket Street, Preston, PR1 2ESWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miHeron FoodsCrooked Lane, Preston, PR1 1FBWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miMatt Wade Banana King12 Orchard Street, Preston, PR1 2ENWalking directions to Matt Wade Banana King