Postcode PR1 4YH 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 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 median sale price in Fishwick & Frenchwood is £130,000 (around £144 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £84,500 and £177,500. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 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 2,426 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.
Frenchwood & Fishwick has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.6% 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 57 ft away from PR1 4YH.
Frenchwood & Fishwick near PR1 4YH 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ribbleton Park | Large | Walking directions to Ribbleton Park |
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £144 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 | 12 | £170,000 | £210 |
| Detached | 1 | £150,000 | £199 |
| Terraced | 19 | £130,000 | £143 |
| Flats | 7 | £57,000 | £90 |
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 | £70,000 | £170,000 | £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 | £109 | £215 | £144 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 4YH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2026 | 11, Ribble House, Samuel Street, Preston, PR1 4YH | Flats | Leasehold | £28,500 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 5, Ribble House, Samuel Street, Preston, PR1 4YH | Flats | Leasehold | £19,250 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 7, Avon House, Samuel Street, Preston, PR1 4YH | Flats | Leasehold | £18,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2025 | 12, Avon House, Samuel Street, Preston, PR1 4YH | Flats | Leasehold | £26,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 12, Derwent House, Samuel Street, Preston, PR1 4YL | Flats | Leasehold | £37,000 |
In the PR1 4YH postcode area, located within Frenchwood & Fishwick, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Jan 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston ratingOfsted report cardInspected 27 Jan 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Fishwick Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2024. | |
Fishwick Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Dec 2024
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR1 4YH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Goodier Street, Preston, PR1 5NZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Premier: Rams Convenience | 379-381 New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4SY | Walking directions to Premier: Rams Convenience |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4DT | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 4YH, 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 4YH 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 public order.
The median sale price around PR1 4YH in Fishwick & Frenchwood is £130,000 (about £144 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to PR1 4YH, including St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy (Requires improvement), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston (Good) and Fishwick Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PR1 4YH scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,426 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 4YH 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).