Postcode PR1 1QU is located in an urban city, within the St Matthew's 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 229.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in St George's is £26,700 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
St George's has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 835 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
St George's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 229.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 61.7% 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 of residents in St George's is £26,700 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 274 ft away from PR1 1QU.
St George's near PR1 1QU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Preston (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Preston (Lancs) |
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £104,000 in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £148,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 4 | £63,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £115,150 |
| Terraced | 67 | £104,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Matthew's
In the PR1 1QU postcode area, located within St George's, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 1QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Essa's Convenience Store | Constable Street, Preston, PR1 1TS | Walking directions to Essa's Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Ormskirk Road, Preston, PR1 2QP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 240-246 North Road, Preston, PR1 1RU | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Food Weighouse | Crooked Lane, Preston, PR1 1FB | Walking directions to Food Weighouse |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | Crooked Lane, Preston, PR1 1FB | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.