Postcode PR1 4BD is located in an urban city, within the Fishwick & Frenchwood area of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Frenchwood & Fishwick area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Frenchwood & Fishwick is £39,465 per year. The median sale price in Fishwick & Frenchwood is £130,000 (around £144 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £84,500 and £177,500. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Frenchwood & Fishwick has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,854 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Frenchwood & Fishwick has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Frenchwood & Fishwick is £39,465 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 188 ft away from PR1 4BD.
Frenchwood & Fishwick near PR1 4BD 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Preston (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Preston (Lancs) |
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £144 per square foot) in Fishwick & Frenchwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £31,000 up to £252,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £170,000 | £210 |
| Detached | 1 | £150,000 | £199 |
| Terraced | 19 | £130,000 | £143 |
| Flats | 7 | £57,000 | £90 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £45,500 | £131,603 | £70,000 |
| 2017 | £50,000 | £151,500 | £83,000 |
| 2018 | £46,000 | £132,500 | £80,000 |
| 2019 | £48,550 | £93,250 | £80,000 |
| 2020 | £43,000 | £140,000 | £87,875 |
| 2021 | £53,000 | £150,000 | £96,750 |
| 2022 | £65,000 | £137,000 | £101,500 |
| 2023 | £64,950 | £135,000 | £100,000 |
| 2024 | £59,500 | £167,500 | £109,500 |
| 2025 | £58,500 | £159,000 | £110,000 |
| 2026 | £70,000 | £170,000 | £127,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £75 | £160 | £99 |
| 2017 | £69 | £149 | £98 |
| 2018 | £71 | £132 | £93 |
| 2019 | £85 | £122 | £105 |
| 2020 | £82 | £149 | £96 |
| 2021 | £83 | £162 | £110 |
| 2022 | £110 | £141 | £118 |
| 2023 | £96 | £169 | £128 |
| 2024 | £95 | £216 | £128 |
| 2025 | £98 | £190 | £128 |
| 2026 | £109 | £215 | £144 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 4BD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2026 | 16, Kayley House, New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4DP | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 44, Kayley House, New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4DP | Flats | Leasehold | £57,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 26, Woodrow House, Mercer Street, Preston, PR1 4LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £70,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 16, Woodrow House, Mercer Street, Preston, PR1 4LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £71,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2025 | 35, Woodrow House, Mercer Street, Preston, PR1 4LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £62,000 |
In the PR1 4BD postcode area, located within Frenchwood & Fishwick, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR1 4BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4DT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Falcon Store | 129-131 London Road, Preston, PR1 4BA | Walking directions to Falcon Store |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Queen Street, Preston, PR1 4HZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Goodier Street, Preston, PR1 5NZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Queen Street, Preston, PR1 4HZ | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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 4BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Valerie Wise
Fishwick & Frenchwood - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Hendrick
Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR1 4BD records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 4BD in Fishwick & Frenchwood is £130,000 (about £144 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PR1 4BD, including Eden Boys' School, Preston (Outstanding), Lancaster University School of Mathematics and Cardinal Newman College. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to PR1 4BD is Preston (Lancs), about 1,567 m away.
PR1 4BD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,854 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 4BD is Mark Hendrick (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Valerie Wise (Labour and Co-operative Party).