Postcode PR1 1UX 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 178.2 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 St George's is £34,498 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 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 178.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.2% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 135 ft away from PR1 1UX.
St George's near PR1 1UX 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 59 recent sales, the median property price is £110,000 (about £144 per square foot) in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £170,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 53 | £116,000 | £144 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £96,500 | £137 |
| Flats | 4 | £43,000 | £51 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £140,500 | £69,700 |
| 2017 | £61,000 | £92,000 | £67,875 |
| 2018 | £47,000 | £108,000 | £75,000 |
| 2019 | £47,000 | £160,000 | £70,000 |
| 2020 | £48,500 | £124,000 | £75,375 |
| 2021 | £62,475 | £73,500 | £80,000 |
| 2022 | £57,000 | £135,777 | £90,000 |
| 2023 | £50,000 | £124,750 | £92,000 |
| 2024 | £45,000 | £145,000 | £103,500 |
| 2025 | £44,000 | £115,150 | £110,000 |
| 2026 | £37,000 | — | £115,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £170 | £87 |
| 2017 | £60 | £116 | £84 |
| 2018 | £68 | £108 | £93 |
| 2019 | £51 | £53 | £94 |
| 2020 | £55 | £110 | £94 |
| 2021 | £99 | £88 | £106 |
| 2022 | £76 | £137 | £117 |
| 2023 | £69 | £133 | £127 |
| 2024 | £63 | £189 | £132 |
| 2025 | £54 | £143 | £136 |
| 2026 | £49 | — | £145 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 1UX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2025 | 12, St Pauls Square, Preston, PR1 1XA | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 40, Deepdale Road, Preston, PR1 5AQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 40, Deepdale Road, Preston, PR1 5AQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £100,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | Flat 130, The Exchange, Percy Street, Preston, PR1 1AX | Flats | Leasehold | £123,000 | |
| 01 Jul 2025 | Flat 70, The Exchange, Percy Street, Preston, PR1 1AX | Flats | Leasehold | £115,000 |
In the PR1 1UX postcode area, located within St George's, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 1UX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Queen Street, Preston, PR1 4HZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | The Food Warehouse | Queen Street, Preston, PR1 4HZ | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Essa's Convenience Store | Constable Street, Preston, PR1 1TS | Walking directions to Essa's Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Prestons Local Mini Mart | Manchester Road, Preston, PR1 3BT | Walking directions to Prestons Local Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Ormskirk Road, Preston, PR1 2QP | Walking directions to Londis |
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 1UX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Takhsin Akhtar
St Matthew's - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Hendrick
Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR1 1UX records about 178 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 1UX in St George's is £110,000 (about £144 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PR1 1UX, including St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School (Good), Stoneygate Nursery School (Good) and Eden Boys' School, Preston (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PR1 1UX is Preston (Lancs), about 1,222 m away.
PR1 1UX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 835 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 1UX is Mark Hendrick (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Takhsin Akhtar (Labour 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.