Postcode PR1 4HZ is located in an urban city, within the City Centre ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Preston Town Centre area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 528.7 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 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Frenchwood Knoll.
Preston Town Centre has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,323 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Preston Town Centre has a very high crime rate, with approximately 528.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.4% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 235 ft away from PR1 4HZ.
Preston Town Centre near PR1 4HZ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Preston (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Preston (Lancs) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Frenchwood Knoll | Small | Walking directions to Frenchwood Knoll |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £124,000 in City Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £367,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £196,500 |
| Flats | 37 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £163,500 |
| Terraced | 52 | £128,250 |
10 year median price trend in City Centre
In the PR1 4HZ postcode area, located within Preston Town Centre, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 4HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Queen Street, Preston, PR1 4HZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | The Food Warehouse | Queen Street, Preston, PR1 4HZ | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Prestons Local Mini Mart | Manchester Road, Preston, PR1 3BT | Walking directions to Prestons Local Mini Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4DT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Sid's | Dickson Street, Preston, PR1 3YL | Walking directions to Sid's |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.