Postcode PR1 4JB 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 573.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Preston Town Centre is £37,224 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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 573.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 85.9% 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.
The average income per household in Preston Town Centre is £37,224 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 305 ft away from PR1 4JB.
Preston Town Centre near PR1 4JB 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Preston (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Preston (Lancs) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Frenchwood Knoll | Small | Walking directions to Frenchwood Knoll |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £166 per square foot) in City Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £367,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £169,500 | £262 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £162,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 56 | £127,000 | £161 |
| Flats | 28 | £107,000 | £159 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £85,000 | £170,000 | £122,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £139 | £268 | £158 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 4JB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2025 | 2A, Richmond Street, Preston, PR1 4HY | Flats | Leasehold | £30,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 61, Lark Hill Street, Preston, PR1 4JJ | Terraced | Freehold | £60,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 23, George Street, Preston, PR1 4JP | Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 2, Carr Street, Preston, PR1 4HR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £90,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 13, Lark Hill Road, Preston, PR1 4HQ | Terraced | Freehold | £80,000 |
In the PR1 4JB postcode area, located within Preston Town Centre, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 4JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Falcon Store | 129-131 London Road, Preston, PR1 4BA | Walking directions to Falcon Store |
| 0.2 mi | Sid's | Manchester Road, Preston, PR1 3YH | Walking directions to Sid's |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Queen Street, Preston, PR1 4HZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | The Food Warehouse | Queen Street, Preston, PR1 4HZ | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4DT | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 4JB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tina Balmer
City Centre - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Hendrick
Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR1 4JB records about 574 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around PR1 4JB in Preston Town Centre is £125,000 (about £166 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PR1 4JB, including Cardinal Newman College (Outstanding), Eden Boys' School, Preston (Outstanding) and Lancaster University School of Mathematics. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PR1 4JB is Preston (Lancs), about 1,404 m away.
PR1 4JB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,323 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 4JB 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).
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.