Postcode PR1 3RQ is located in an urban city, within the Fishwick & Frenchwood ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Preston Town Centre area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Preston Town Centre is £37,224 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 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 1,842 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Preston Town Centre has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 53.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 76.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR1 3RQ.
Preston Town Centre near PR1 3RQ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Winckley Square | Small | Walking directions to Winckley Square |
| 0.2 mi | Frenchwood Knoll | Small | Walking directions to Frenchwood Knoll |
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Fishwick & Frenchwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,000 up to £290,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £167,500 |
| Terraced | 29 | £115,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £58,500 |
10 year median price trend in Fishwick & Frenchwood
In the PR1 3RQ postcode area, located within Preston Town Centre, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 3RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sid's | Manchester Road, Preston, PR1 3YH | Walking directions to Sid's |
| 0.2 mi | Pasha Superstore | Manchester Road, Preston, PR1 3YR | Walking directions to Pasha Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | AA Newsagents | 109,111,113 Avenham Lane, Preston, PR1 3TP | Walking directions to AA Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Prestons Local Mini Mart | Manchester Road, Preston, PR1 3BT | Walking directions to Prestons Local Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Queen Street, Preston, PR1 4HZ | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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 3RQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Valerie Wise
Fishwick & Frenchwood - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Hendrick
Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.