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PR1 4NP

Bence Road

Fishwick & Frenchwood

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Detailed insights for PR1 4NP

Overview

Postcode PR1 4NP 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% 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 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Frenchwood Knoll.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Frenchwood & Fishwick has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,499 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Frenchwood & Fishwick has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Frenchwood & Fishwick is £39,465 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 45 ft away from PR1 4NP.

Flood risk

No risk

Frenchwood & Fishwick near PR1 4NP 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR1 4NP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Preston (Lancs)

N/A

Walking directions to Preston (Lancs)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR1 4NP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFrenchwood KnollSmallWalking directions to Frenchwood Knoll

Area Profile

Population
350
Population density
16,761.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.45(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.68(-18%)
Vehicle crime
4.2(-30%)
Other theft
3.67(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.15(-65%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
206
58.69%
Pakistani
37
10.54%
British
35
9.97%
Arab
26
7.41%
Other White
17
4.84%
Total population: 351

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
27.82%
Level 3 (A level)
58
21.8%
No qualifications
57
21.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.27%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
50%
Owns with a mortgage
31
28.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
16.67%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.63%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Fishwick & Frenchwood

Median price£117,750
Price per sq ft£143
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£75K – £142K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fishwick & Frenchwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£167,500£196
Terraced24£120,500£143
Flats8£53,500£88

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fishwick & Frenchwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fishwick & Frenchwood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fishwick & Frenchwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fishwick & Frenchwood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fishwick & Frenchwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fishwick & Frenchwood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 4NP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 4NP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 20263, Southern Parade, Preston, PR1 4NHTerracedFreehold£175,000
29 Jul 202537, Southern Parade, Preston, PR1 4NHSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
16 Dec 202557, Southern Parade, Preston, PR1 4NJTerracedFreehold£75,000
02 Oct 202523, Frenchwood Avenue, Preston, PR1 4NDTerracedFreehold£252,000
27 May 202535, Frenchwood Avenue, Preston, PR1 4NDTerracedFreehold£135,000

Schools

In the PR1 4NP postcode area, located within Frenchwood & Fishwick, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR1 4NP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 mi16 plusLancaster University School of MathematicsFree schools 16 to 19

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryFrenchwood Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 mi16 plusCardinal Newman CollegeFurther education

Outstanding

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 4NP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR1 4NP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFalcon Store129-131 London Road, Preston, PR1 4BAWalking directions to Falcon Store
0.3 miSid'sManchester Road, Preston, PR1 3YHWalking directions to Sid's
0.4 miLidlNew Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4DTWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miWaitroseCapitol Way, South Ribble, PR5 4AWWalking directions to Waitrose
0.5 miThe Food WarehouseQueen Street, Preston, PR1 4HZWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Preston district (2025-26).

Band A£1,652
Band B£1,927
Band C£2,203
Band D£2,478
Band E£3,028
Band F£3,579
Band G£4,130
Band H£4,956

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 4NP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Valerie Wise

Fishwick & Frenchwood - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Mark Hendrick

Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictPrestonE07000123
Parliamentary ConstituencyPrestonE14001433
ParishPreston, unparished areaE43000225
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Frenchwood & FishwickE02005268
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Preston 016EE01025304
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR1 4NP

Is PR1 4NP (Frenchwood & Fishwick) safe?

The area around PR1 4NP records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near PR1 4NP?

The median sale price around PR1 4NP in Frenchwood & Fishwick is £117,750 (about £143 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR1 4NP?

There are 14 schools close to PR1 4NP, including Lancaster University School of Mathematics, Frenchwood Community Primary School (Requires improvement) and Cardinal Newman College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR1 4NP?

The closest station to PR1 4NP is Preston (Lancs), about 1,596 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR1 4NP?

PR1 4NP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,499 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR1 4NP (Frenchwood & Fishwick) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

Data Sources

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.