Postcode PR1 1LB is located in an urban city, within the Plungington ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Moor Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 175.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Moor Park is £40,277 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Moor Park.
Moor Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,359 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Moor Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 175.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Moor Park is £40,277 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from PR1 1LB.
Moor Park near PR1 1LB 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Preston (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Preston (Lancs) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Moor Park | Large | Walking directions to Moor Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 1LB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jun 2025 | 20, Havelock Street, Preston, PR1 7RP | Terraced | Freehold | £138,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 48, College Court, Preston, PR1 7RN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 20, College Court, Preston, PR1 7RN | Flats | Freehold | £126,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 50, College Court, Preston, PR1 7RN | Detached | Freehold | £154,500 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | 21, Ripon Street, Preston, PR1 7UL | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 |
In the PR1 1LB postcode area, located within Moor Park, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 1LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier | Kenmure Place, Preston, PR1 1NA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Price Check | 70 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7RA | Walking directions to Price Check |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 96 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7UE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 32 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7RB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7EN | Walking directions to Spar |
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 1LB, 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 1LB records about 176 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PR1 1LB in Moor Park 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 1LB, including Abrar Academy, Eldon Primary School (Outstanding) and English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PR1 1LB is Preston (Lancs), about 1,566 m away.
PR1 1LB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,359 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 1LB 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.