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PR1 4QX

Tamar Street

Fishwick & Frenchwood

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Overview

Postcode PR1 4QX 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 137.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 1.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ribbleton Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
138
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
42%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

10/10

Frenchwood & Fishwick has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,830 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Frenchwood & Fishwick has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42%

Approximately 42.0% 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 17 ft away from PR1 4QX.

Flood risk

No risk

Frenchwood & Fishwick near PR1 4QX 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR1 4QX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRibbleton ParkLargeWalking directions to Ribbleton Park

Area Profile

Population
400
Population density
4,901.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.65(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.98(+184%)
Public order
14.82(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.23(+58%)
Drugs
10.08(+158%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
198
49.62%
Pakistani
69
17.29%
Indian
38
9.52%
Other White
27
6.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
18
4.51%
Total population: 399

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
89
30.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
17.99%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
15.92%
Level 3 (A level)
44
15.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
10.73%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
44
29.33%
Owns with a mortgage
40
26.67%
Owns outright
32
21.33%
Social rents from council
19
12.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
5.33%
Total households: 150

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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 4QX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 4QX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Dec 202588, Fishwick View, Preston, PR1 4QSTerracedFreehold£145,000
04 Apr 2025110, Fishwick View, Preston, PR1 4QSTerracedFreehold£105,000
17 Feb 202547, Nevett Street, Preston, PR1 4RDTerracedFreehold£120,000
31 Mar 20265, Ribble House, Samuel Street, Preston, PR1 4YHFlatsLeasehold£19,250
20 Mar 20267, Avon House, Samuel Street, Preston, PR1 4YHFlatsLeasehold£18,000

Schools

In the PR1 4QX postcode area, located within Frenchwood & Fishwick, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR1 4QX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Teresa's Catholic Primary School, PrestonAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryFishwick Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Matthew's Church of England Primary AcademyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 4QX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR1 4QX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miPremier: Rams Convenience379-381 New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4SYWalking directions to Premier: Rams Convenience

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 4QX, 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 016DE01025250
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR1 4QX

Is PR1 4QX (Frenchwood & Fishwick) safe?

The area around PR1 4QX records about 138 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PR1 4QX?

The median sale price around PR1 4QX 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 4QX?

There are 11 schools close to PR1 4QX, including St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston, Fishwick Primary School (Good) and St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR1 4QX?

PR1 4QX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,830 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Preston covering PR1 4QX 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.