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PR1 4PN

Malvern Avenue

Fishwick & Frenchwood

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Overview

Postcode PR1 4PN 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 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
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

4.5%

Approximately 4.5% 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 250 ft away from PR1 4PN.

Flood risk

Low

Frenchwood & Fishwick near PR1 4PN has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR1 4PN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFrenchwood KnollSmallWalking directions to Frenchwood Knoll
0.4 miSebastopol Cannon Memorial ParkSmallWalking directions to Sebastopol Cannon Memorial Park

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
7,829.7 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

British
129
44.95%
Indian
96
33.45%
Pakistani
22
7.67%
Bangladeshi
10
3.48%
Other
7
2.44%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
32.09%
No qualifications
48
22.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
13.95%
Level 3 (A level)
29
13.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
8.84%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
41.44%
Owns with a mortgage
44
39.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.91%
Other social rented
5
4.5%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.7%
Total households: 111

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 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 4PN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 4PN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Oct 202523, Carlton Drive, Preston, PR1 4PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000
06 May 202697, Malvern Avenue, Preston, PR1 4PLSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
24 Apr 2026101, Malvern Avenue, Preston, PR1 4PLTerracedFreehold£220,000
11 Dec 202529, Malvern Avenue, Preston, PR1 4PLSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000
30 Jan 202623, Boulevard, Preston, PR1 4PETerracedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the PR1 4PN postcode area, located within Frenchwood & Fishwick, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR1 4PN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryChrist The King Catholic High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryFrenchwood Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimarySt Augustine's Catholic Primary School, PrestonAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 4PN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR1 4PN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miWaitroseCapitol Way, South Ribble, PR5 4AWWalking directions to Waitrose
0.4 miSid'sManchester Road, Preston, PR1 3YHWalking directions to Sid's

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 4PN, 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 4PN

Is PR1 4PN (Frenchwood & Fishwick) safe?

The area around PR1 4PN 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 4PN?

The median sale price around PR1 4PN 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 4PN?

There are 10 schools close to PR1 4PN, including Christ The King Catholic High School, Frenchwood Community Primary School (Requires improvement) and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Preston. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR1 4PN?

PR1 4PN 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 4PN (Frenchwood & Fishwick) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Preston covering PR1 4PN 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.