Postcode PR1 2AQ is located in an urban city, within the City Centre ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Preston Town Centre area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 1016.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Preston Town Centre is £32,300 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Avenham Park.
Preston Town Centre has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,521 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Preston Town Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1016.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Preston Town Centre is £32,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR1 2AQ.
Preston Town Centre near PR1 2AQ 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) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Avenham Park | Large | Walking directions to Avenham Park |
| 0.2 mi | Winckley Square | Small | Walking directions to Winckley Square |
| 0.4 mi | Frenchwood Knoll | Small | Walking directions to Frenchwood Knoll |
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 2AQ postcode area, located within Preston Town Centre, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 2AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Late Shop | 6 Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 1DA | Walking directions to The Late Shop |
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 12 Church Street, Preston, PR1 3BA | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Matt Wade Banana King | 12 Orchard Street, Preston, PR1 2EN | Walking directions to Matt Wade Banana King |
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | Crooked Lane, Preston, PR1 1FB | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Food Weighouse | Crooked Lane, Preston, PR1 1FB | Walking directions to Food Weighouse |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.