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PR1 4HS

Princess Street

City Centre

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Overview

Postcode PR1 4HS 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 0.7 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
76.9%
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

76.9%

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.

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 4HS.

Flood risk

No risk

Preston Town Centre near PR1 4HS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR1 4HS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Preston (Lancs)

N/A

Walking directions to Preston (Lancs)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR1 4HS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAvenham ParkLargeWalking directions to Avenham Park
0.5 miWinckley SquareSmallWalking directions to Winckley Square
0.3 miFrenchwood KnollSmallWalking directions to Frenchwood Knoll

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
7,539.7 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
152
53.15%
Other White
67
23.43%
Arab
10
3.5%
Indian
8
2.8%
Pakistani
7
2.45%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
69
29.87%
Level 4+ (Degree)
65
28.14%
Level 3 (A level)
29
12.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
107
66.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
18.75%
Social rents from council
16
10%
Owns outright
2
1.25%
Owns with a mortgage
1
0.62%
Total households: 160

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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 4HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 4HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202513, Lark Hill Road, Preston, PR1 4HQTerracedFreehold£80,000
19 Aug 20257, Lark Hill Road, Preston, PR1 4HQTerracedFreehold£120,000
28 Apr 20262, Carr Street, Preston, PR1 4HRSemi-DetachedFreehold£90,000
09 May 202561, Lark Hill Street, Preston, PR1 4JJTerracedFreehold£60,000
08 Jul 202520, Tiber Street, Preston, PR1 3QSSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000

Schools

In the PR1 4HS 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 4HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 mi16 plusCardinal Newman CollegeFurther education

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimarySt Augustine's Catholic Primary School, PrestonAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miNurseryStoneygate Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR1 4HS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR1 4HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSid'sManchester Road, Preston, PR1 3YHWalking directions to Sid's
0.2 miPasha SuperstoreBlelock Street, Preston, PR1 3AGWalking directions to Pasha Superstore
0.2 miPrestons Local Mini MartManchester Road, Preston, PR1 3BTWalking directions to Prestons Local Mini Mart
0.2 miThe Food WarehouseQueen Street, Preston, PR1 4HZWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.2 miAldiQueen Street, Preston, PR1 4HZWalking directions to Aldi

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 4HS, 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 4HS

Is PR1 4HS (Preston Town Centre) safe?

The area around PR1 4HS 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 4HS?

The median sale price around PR1 4HS 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 4HS?

There are 17 schools close to PR1 4HS, including Cardinal Newman College (Outstanding), St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston and Stoneygate Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR1 4HS?

The closest station to PR1 4HS is Preston (Lancs), about 1,193 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR1 4HS?

PR1 4HS 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 4HS (Preston Town Centre) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Preston covering PR1 4HS 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).