Postcode PR1 2PZ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Preston Town Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 660.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.7% 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 per household in Preston Town Centre is £37,224 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from PR1 2PZ.
Preston Town Centre near PR1 2PZ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Preston (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Preston (Lancs) |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £169,500 | £262 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £164,000 | £219 |
| Terraced | 49 | £128,000 | £166 |
| Flats | 30 | £106,000 | £168 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 2PZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 2025 | 160 - 164, Lancaster Road North, Preston, PR1 2PZ | Other | Leasehold | £425,000 | |
| 22 May 2026 | 6, Light Buildings, Lumen Court, Preston, PR1 2RA | Flats | Leasehold | £55,000 | |
| 11 May 2026 | 44, Light Buildings, Lumen Court, Preston, PR1 2RA | Flats | Leasehold | £85,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2026 | 65, Light Buildings, Lumen Court, Preston, PR1 2RA | Flats | Leasehold | £112,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 46, Light Buildings, Lumen Court, Preston, PR1 2RA | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 |
In the PR1 2PZ postcode area, located within Preston Town Centre, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR1 2PZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Ormskirk Road, Preston, PR1 2QP | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 240-246 North Road, Preston, PR1 1RU | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Market Street, Preston, PR1 2ES | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | Crooked Lane, Preston, PR1 1FB | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Matt Wade Banana King | 12 Orchard Street, Preston, PR1 2EN | Walking directions to Matt Wade Banana King |
Annual council tax rates for Preston district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PR1 2PZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tina Balmer
City Centre - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Hendrick
Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR1 2PZ 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.
The median sale price around PR1 2PZ in City Centre is £126,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PR1 2PZ, including St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School (Good), University of Central Lancashire (Good) and English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PR1 2PZ is Preston (Lancs), about 914 m away.
PR1 2PZ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Preston covering PR1 2PZ 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).