Postcode PR1 4RP is located in an urban city, within the Fishwick & Frenchwood area 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 139 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 median sale price in Fishwick & Frenchwood is £130,000 (around £146 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £91,250 and £181,250. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 1.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ribbleton Park.
Frenchwood & Fishwick has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 824 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Frenchwood & Fishwick has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 77.0% 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.
The average income per household in Frenchwood & Fishwick is £39,465 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from PR1 4RP.
Frenchwood & Fishwick near PR1 4RP 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ribbleton Park | Large | Walking directions to Ribbleton Park |
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £146 per square foot) in Fishwick & Frenchwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £31,000 up to £252,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £192,500 | £210 |
| Detached | 1 | £150,000 | £199 |
| Terraced | 20 | £126,250 | £143 |
| Flats | 5 | £39,950 | £86 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £159,000 | £110,000 |
| 2026 | £31,000 | £192,500 | £127,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £190 | £128 |
| 2026 | £46 | £220 | £144 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 4RP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 14, Downing Street, Preston, PR1 4RH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 52, Pinfold Street, Preston, PR1 4RT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £141,000 | |
| 27 May 2025 | 205, Fishwick Parade, Preston, PR1 4QH | Terraced | Freehold | £103,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 6, Iddesleigh Road, Preston, PR1 4UA | Terraced | Freehold | £121,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2025 | 12, Iddesleigh Road, Preston, PR1 4UA | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 |
In the PR1 4RP postcode area, located within Frenchwood & Fishwick, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR1 4RP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier: Rams Convenience | 379-381 New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4SY | Walking directions to Premier: Rams Convenience |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4TE | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
Annual council tax rates for Preston district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PR1 4RP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Valerie Wise
Fishwick & Frenchwood - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Hendrick
Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR1 4RP records about 139 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.
The median sale price around PR1 4RP in Fishwick & Frenchwood is £130,000 (about £146 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to PR1 4RP, 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.
PR1 4RP scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 824 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 4RP 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).