Postcode PR1 2XQ is located in an urban city, within the City Centre ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Plungington & University area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 154.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Plungington & University is £40,029 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Plungington & University has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,723 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Plungington & University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Plungington & University is £40,029 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 28 ft away from PR1 2XQ.
Plungington & University near PR1 2XQ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Preston (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Preston (Lancs) |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £166 per square foot) in City Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £367,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £169,500 | £262 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £162,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 56 | £127,000 | £161 |
| Flats | 28 | £107,000 | £159 |
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 | £85,000 | £170,000 | £122,500 |
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 | £139 | £268 | £158 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 2XQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 2025 | 1, Radnor Street, Preston, PR1 1JN | Other | Leasehold | £81,500 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 25, St Walburge Avenue, Preston, PR2 2QT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 10, St Walburge Avenue, Preston, PR2 2QT | Terraced | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | 37, St Walburge Avenue, Preston, PR2 2QT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2025 | 13, St Walburge Avenue, Preston, PR2 2QT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 |
In the PR1 2XQ postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 2XQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 76 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2AT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 130 Moor Lane, Preston, PR1 1JR | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Moor Lane, Preston, PR1 1JT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 32 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7RB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7EN | Walking directions to Spar |
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 2XQ, 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 2XQ records about 154 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PR1 2XQ in Plungington & University is £125,000 (about £166 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to PR1 2XQ, including University of Central Lancashire (Good), English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston (Good) and Abrar Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PR1 2XQ is Preston (Lancs), about 810 m away.
PR1 2XQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,723 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 2XQ 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).
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.