Postcode PR1 4BX is located in an urban city, within the Fishwick & Frenchwood ward 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 nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Frenchwood & Fishwick has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,818 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 218 ft away from PR1 4BX.
Frenchwood & Fishwick near PR1 4BX 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 40 recent sales, the median property price is £117,750 (about £143 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 | 8 | £167,500 | £196 |
| Terraced | 24 | £120,500 | £143 |
| Flats | 8 | £53,500 | £88 |
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 | £152,000 | £110,000 |
| 2026 | £31,000 | £200,000 | £157,500 |
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 | £175 | £128 |
| 2026 | £46 | £216 | £163 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 4BX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2025 | 2A, Richmond Street, Preston, PR1 4HY | Flats | Leasehold | £30,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 44, Kayley House, New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4DP | Flats | Leasehold | £57,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2025 | 14, Kayley House, New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4DP | Flats | Leasehold | £55,000 | |
| 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 |
In the PR1 4BX postcode area, located within Frenchwood & Fishwick, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 4BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4DT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Falcon Store | 129-131 London Road, Preston, PR1 4BA | Walking directions to Falcon Store |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Goodier Street, Preston, PR1 5NY | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Queen Street, Preston, PR1 4HZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 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 4BX, 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 4BX 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 4BX in Frenchwood & Fishwick is £117,750 (about £143 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to PR1 4BX, including Eden Boys' School, Preston (Outstanding), Lancaster University School of Mathematics and Cardinal Newman College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PR1 4BX is Preston (Lancs), about 1,583 m away.
PR1 4BX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,818 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 4BX 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).
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.