Postcode PR1 3AW 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 603.3 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 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest large park is Avenham Park.
Preston Town Centre has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,350 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Preston Town Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 603.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.6% 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 3AW.
Preston Town Centre near PR1 3AW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Preston (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Preston (Lancs) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Avenham Park | Large | Walking directions to Avenham Park |
| 0.4 mi | Miller Park | Medium | Walking directions to Miller Park |
| 0.1 mi | Winckley Square | Small | Walking directions to Winckley Square |
Based on 92 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 | 30 | £94,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £171,500 |
| Terraced | 49 | £122,500 |
10 year median price trend in City Centre
In the PR1 3AW postcode area, located within Preston Town Centre, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 3AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 40 Fishergate, Preston, PR1 2AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | The Late Shop | 6 Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 1DA | Walking directions to The Late Shop |
| 0.2 mi | AA Newsagents | 109,111,113 Avenham Lane, Preston, PR1 3TP | Walking directions to AA Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 12 Church Street, Preston, PR1 3BA | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Matt Wade Banana King | 12 Orchard Street, Preston, PR1 2EN | Walking directions to Matt Wade Banana King |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.