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PR1 2EN

Orchard Street

City Centre

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Overview

Postcode PR1 2EN is located in an urban city, within the City Centre area 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 660.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Preston Town Centre is £37,224 per year. The median sale price in City Centre is £126,000 (around £168 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £105,000 and £160,000. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Avenham Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
661
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Preston Town Centre has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,442 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Preston Town Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 660.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.3%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Preston Town Centre is £37,224 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 210 ft away from PR1 2EN.

Flood risk

No risk

Preston Town Centre near PR1 2EN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR1 2EN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Preston (Lancs)

N/A

Walking directions to Preston (Lancs)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR1 2EN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAvenham ParkLargeWalking directions to Avenham Park
0.3 miWinckley SquareSmallWalking directions to Winckley Square

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
2,249.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
374.69(+1987%)
Violence and sexual offences
330.6(+786%)
Shoplifting
205.29(+3452%)
Public order
79.35(+683%)
Other theft
54.16(+721%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
105
38.46%
Other White
25
9.16%
Arab
25
9.16%
African
22
8.06%
Indian
21
7.69%
Total population: 273

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
138
53.49%
Level 3 (A level)
57
22.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
10.85%
No qualifications
17
6.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.49%
Total 16+ residents: 258

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
152
83.98%
Other social rented
15
8.29%
Owns outright
7
3.87%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.21%
Owns with a mortgage
3
1.66%
Total households: 181

Property prices in City Centre

Median price: £126,000
Price per sq ft: £168
Sales (last 12 months): 89
Typical range (middle 50%): £105K – £160K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £126,000 (about £168 per square foot) in City Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 up to £256,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in City Centre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£169,500£262
Semi-Detached8£164,000£219
Terraced49£128,000£166
Flats30£106,000£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in City Centre

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City Centre.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£69,950£136,500£90,000
2017£86,500£127,500£93,000
2018£88,000£120,000£95,000
2019£98,000£139,950£95,000
2020£92,000£125,950£95,000
2021£94,500£157,000£110,000
2022£128,925£160,500£116,750
2023£134,058£163,000£115,000
2024£104,000£173,475£120,000
2025£102,000£166,500£129,250
2026£105,000£180,000£126,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in City Centre.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City Centre.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£134£139£94
2017£131£160£114
2018£135£158£119
2019£206£143£115
2020£191£177£116
2021£163£189£123
2022£264£184£137
2023£308£133£143
2024£169£191£146
2025£160£211£153
2026£168£232£158
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in City Centre.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for City Centre in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 2EN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 2EN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 202654, Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 1DDDetachedFreehold£198,000
28 Aug 202536A, Lune Street, Preston, PR1 2NNOtherFreehold£95,500
27 Oct 202565, The Room Apartments, Lawson Street, Preston, PR1 2QFFlatsLeasehold£78,000
31 Jul 202531, The Room Apartments, Lawson Street, Preston, PR1 2QFFlatsLeasehold£80,000
17 Oct 20258, Lune Street, Preston, PR1 2YXOtherFreehold£140,000

Schools

In the PR1 2EN postcode area, located within Preston Town Centre, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR1 2EN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNurseryStoneygate Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableUniversity of Central LancashireHigher education institutions

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Ignatius' Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR1 2EN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR1 2EN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMatt Wade Banana King12 Orchard Street, Preston, PR1 2ENWalking directions to Matt Wade Banana King
0 miIcelandMarket Street, Preston, PR1 2ESWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miHeron FoodsCrooked Lane, Preston, PR1 1FBWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.1 miFood WeighouseBishopgate, Preston, PR1 1FBWalking directions to Food Weighouse
0.2 miThe Late Shop6 Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 1DAWalking directions to The Late Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Preston district.

Band A£1,717
Band B£2,003
Band C£2,290
Band D£2,576
Band E£3,148
Band F£3,721
Band G£4,293
Band H£5,151

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PR1 2EN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tina Balmer

City Centre - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Mark Hendrick

Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictPrestonE07000123
Parliamentary ConstituencyPrestonE14001433
WardCity CentreE05012196
ParishPreston, unparished areaE43000225
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Preston Town CentreE02005269
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Preston 017FE01033223
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR1 2EN

Is PR1 2EN (Preston Town Centre) safe?

The area around PR1 2EN records about 661 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PR1 2EN?

The median sale price around PR1 2EN in City Centre is £126,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR1 2EN?

There are 18 schools close to PR1 2EN, including Stoneygate Nursery School (Good), University of Central Lancashire (Good) and St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR1 2EN?

The closest station to PR1 2EN is Preston (Lancs), about 599 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR1 2EN?

PR1 2EN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,442 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR1 2EN (Preston Town Centre) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Preston covering PR1 2EN is Mark Hendrick (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tina Balmer (Green Party).