Postcode PR1 1JN is located in an urban city, within the City Centre ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Plungington & University area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 195.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Plungington & University is £35,000 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Plungington & University has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,812 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Plungington & University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 195.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Plungington & University is £35,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 98 ft away from PR1 1JN.
Plungington & University near PR1 1JN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Preston (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Preston (Lancs) |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £120,400 in City Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £375,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £196,500 |
| Flats | 38 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £171,500 |
| Terraced | 53 | £122,500 |
10 year median price trend in City Centre
In the PR1 1JN postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 1JN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 76 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2AT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 130 Moor Lane, Preston, PR1 1JR | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Moor Lane, Preston, PR1 1JT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Market Street, Preston, PR1 2ES | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Matt Wade Banana King | 12 Orchard Street, Preston, PR1 2EN | Walking directions to Matt Wade Banana King |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.