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PR1 3YB

Syke Hill

City Centre

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Overview

Postcode PR1 3YB 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 average crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below 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 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Avenham Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
31.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Preston Town Centre has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,634 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Preston Town Centre has an average crime rate, with approximately 53 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.1%

Approximately 31.1% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR1 3YB.

Flood risk

No risk

Preston Town Centre near PR1 3YB 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR1 3YB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Preston (Lancs)

N/A

Walking directions to Preston (Lancs)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR1 3YB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAvenham ParkLargeWalking directions to Avenham Park
0.3 miWinckley SquareSmallWalking directions to Winckley Square
0.3 miFrenchwood KnollSmallWalking directions to Frenchwood Knoll

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
15,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.03(+34%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.54(-42%)
Public order
6.63(-35%)
Drugs
5.8(+49%)
Possession of weapons
4.14(+276%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
148
45.68%
Other White
69
21.3%
Indian
29
8.95%
Bangladeshi
17
5.25%
Other Asian
16
4.94%
Total population: 324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
91
32.16%
No qualifications
66
23.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
11.66%
Level 3 (A level)
31
10.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.89%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
69
38.98%
Other social rented
53
29.94%
Owns outright
40
22.6%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.95%
Owns with a mortgage
4
2.26%
Total households: 177

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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 3YB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 3YB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Jul 2026Flat 228, Sandown Court, Avenham Lane, Preston, PR1 3UQFlatsLeasehold£62,000
20 Mar 2026Flat 190, Sandown Court, Avenham Lane, Preston, PR1 3UQFlatsLeasehold£50,000
08 Dec 2025Flat 232, Sandown Court, Avenham Lane, Preston, PR1 3UQFlatsLeasehold£47,000
01 Jul 2025Flat 235, Sandown Court, Avenham Lane, Preston, PR1 3UQFlatsLeasehold£65,000
01 Jun 2026Flat 163, Sandown Court, Avenham Lane, Preston, PR1 3RPFlatsLeasehold£38,000

Schools

In the PR1 3YB 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 3YB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNurseryStoneygate Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Augustine's Catholic Primary School, PrestonAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 mi16 plusCardinal Newman CollegeFurther education

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR1 3YB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR1 3YB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAA Newsagents109,111,113 Avenham Lane, Preston, PR1 3TPWalking directions to AA Newsagents
0.1 miPasha SuperstoreBlelock Street, Preston, PR1 3AGWalking directions to Pasha Superstore
0.1 miPrestons Local Mini MartManchester Road, Preston, PR1 3BTWalking directions to Prestons Local Mini Mart
0.1 miOne Stop12 Church Street, Preston, PR1 3BAWalking directions to One Stop
0.1 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 3YB, 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 017HE01033226
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR1 3YB

Is PR1 3YB (Preston Town Centre) safe?

The area around PR1 3YB records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 3YB?

The median sale price around PR1 3YB 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 3YB?

There are 18 schools close to PR1 3YB, including Stoneygate Nursery School (Good), St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston and Cardinal Newman College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR1 3YB?

The closest station to PR1 3YB is Preston (Lancs), about 890 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR1 3YB?

PR1 3YB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,634 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR1 3YB (Preston Town Centre) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Preston covering PR1 3YB 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).