Postcode PR1 1JB is located in an urban city, within the Plungington ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the St George's area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 166.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in St George's is £34,498 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
St George's has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,188 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
St George's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St George's is £34,498 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from PR1 1JB.
St George's near PR1 1JB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Preston (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Preston (Lancs) |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £119,000 (about £149 per square foot) in Plungington area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £260,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £162,500 | £204 |
| Terraced | 73 | £117,500 | £145 |
| Flats | 8 | £111,250 | £144 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £102,500 | £125,000 | £87,250 |
| 2017 | £96,250 | £112,000 | £90,000 |
| 2018 | £95,000 | £115,000 | £90,000 |
| 2019 | £100,000 | £112,000 | £89,475 |
| 2020 | £78,000 | £133,500 | £100,000 |
| 2021 | £90,000 | £140,500 | £96,250 |
| 2022 | £100,500 | £142,000 | £110,000 |
| 2023 | £118,750 | £151,000 | £120,000 |
| 2024 | £112,500 | £153,000 | £124,000 |
| 2025 | £110,000 | £154,000 | £115,000 |
| 2026 | £96,250 | £175,000 | £122,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £144 | £181 | £116 |
| 2017 | £147 | £141 | £110 |
| 2018 | £130 | £127 | £113 |
| 2019 | £165 | £172 | £112 |
| 2020 | £122 | £177 | £117 |
| 2021 | £129 | £171 | £125 |
| 2022 | £150 | £158 | £134 |
| 2023 | £153 | £202 | £150 |
| 2024 | £163 | £199 | £150 |
| 2025 | £147 | £204 | £140 |
| 2026 | £133 | £188 | £154 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 1JB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 May 2025 | Apartment 23, Leicester Court, Craggs Row, Preston, PR1 1JD | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2025 | 48 - 49, Moor Lane, Preston, PR1 7AT | Other | Leasehold | £33,600 | |
| 11 May 2026 | 44, Light Buildings, Lumen Court, Preston, PR1 2RA | Flats | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 46, Light Buildings, Lumen Court, Preston, PR1 2RA | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 47, Light Buildings, Lumen Court, Preston, PR1 2RA | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 |
In the PR1 1JB postcode area, located within St George's, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 1JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 130 Moor Lane, Preston, PR1 1JR | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 76 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2AT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Moor Lane, Preston, PR1 1JT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 240-246 North Road, Preston, PR1 1RU | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Market Street, Preston, PR1 2ES | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Preston district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PR1 1JB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gabie Lowe
Plungington - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Hendrick
Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR1 1JB records about 166 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around PR1 1JB in St George's is £119,000 (about £149 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PR1 1JB, including English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston (Good), University of Central Lancashire (Good) and St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PR1 1JB is Preston (Lancs), about 846 m away.
PR1 1JB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,188 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Preston covering PR1 1JB is Mark Hendrick (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gabie Lowe (Green Party).
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.