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PR1 1DX

Pole Street

City Centre

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Overview

Postcode PR1 1DX is located in an urban city, within the City Centre ward 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 573.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Preston Town Centre is £37,224 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Winckley Square.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
574
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Preston Town Centre has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,323 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Preston Town Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 573.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.3%

Approximately 1.3% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from PR1 1DX.

Flood risk

No risk

Preston Town Centre near PR1 1DX 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 1DX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Preston (Lancs)

N/A

Walking directions to Preston (Lancs)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR1 1DX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWinckley SquareSmallWalking directions to Winckley Square
0.4 miFrenchwood KnollSmallWalking directions to Frenchwood Knoll

Area Profile

Population
231
Population density
2,711.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
314.77(+744%)
Anti-social behaviour
248.45(+1284%)
Public order
64.54(+537%)
Shoplifting
59.24(+925%)
Drugs
44.21(+1034%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
137
58.3%
Indian
24
10.21%
Other White
24
10.21%
African
15
6.38%
Irish
7
2.98%
Total population: 235

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
89
39.73%
Level 4+ (Degree)
80
35.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
7.59%
No qualifications
13
5.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
4.46%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
56
72.73%
Owns with a mortgage
11
14.29%
Owns outright
6
7.79%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.6%
Shared ownership
1
1.3%
Total households: 77

Property prices in City Centre

Median price£125,000
Price per sq ft£166
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£103K – £157K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £166 per square foot) in City Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £367,500.

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£162,000£232
Terraced56£127,000£161
Flats28£107,000£159

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£129,250
2026£85,000£170,000£122,500
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£153
2026£139£268£158
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 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 1DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 1DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 2025Flat 130, The Exchange, Percy Street, Preston, PR1 1AXFlatsLeasehold£123,000
01 Jul 2025Flat 70, The Exchange, Percy Street, Preston, PR1 1AXFlatsLeasehold£115,000
17 Oct 2025Flat 29, The Exchange, Percy Street, Preston, PR1 1AWFlatsLeasehold£135,000
27 Mar 2025119A, Church Street, Preston, PR1 3BTOtherFreehold£215,000
24 Oct 202538, Grimshaw Place, Preston, PR1 3BWFlatsLeasehold£75,000

Schools

In the PR1 1DX postcode area, located within Preston Town Centre, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR1 1DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurseryStoneygate Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Augustine's Catholic Primary School, PrestonAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 mi16 plusCardinal Newman CollegeFurther education

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 1DX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR1 1DX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPrestons Local Mini MartManchester Road, Preston, PR1 3BTWalking directions to Prestons Local Mini Mart
0.1 miPasha SuperstoreManchester Road, Preston, PR1 3YRWalking directions to Pasha Superstore
0.1 miThe Food WarehouseQueen Street, Preston, PR1 4HZWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.1 miOne Stop12 Church Street, Preston, PR1 3BAWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miAldiQueen Street, Preston, PR1 4HZWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Preston district (2025-26).

Band A£1,652
Band B£1,927
Band C£2,203
Band D£2,478
Band E£3,028
Band F£3,579
Band G£4,130
Band H£4,956

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PR1 1DX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tina Balmer

City Centre - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Mark Hendrick

Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictPrestonE07000123
Parliamentary ConstituencyPrestonE14001433
WardCity CentreE05012196
ParishPreston, unparished areaE43000225
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Preston Town CentreE02005269
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Preston 017GE01033224
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR1 1DX

Is PR1 1DX (Preston Town Centre) safe?

The area around PR1 1DX records about 574 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PR1 1DX?

The median sale price around PR1 1DX in Preston Town Centre is £125,000 (about £166 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR1 1DX?

There are 19 schools close to PR1 1DX, including Stoneygate Nursery School (Good), St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston and Cardinal Newman College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR1 1DX?

The closest station to PR1 1DX is Preston (Lancs), about 1,025 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR1 1DX?

PR1 1DX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,323 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR1 1DX (Preston Town Centre) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Preston covering PR1 1DX is Mark Hendrick (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tina Balmer (Green Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.