Postcode PR1 4YH 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 1.5 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 1,830 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £167,500 | £196 |
| Terraced | 24 | £120,500 | £143 |
| Flats | 8 | £53,500 | £88 |
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 | £152,000 | £110,000 |
| 2026 | £31,000 | £200,000 | £157,500 |
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 | £175 | £128 |
| 2026 | £46 | £216 | £163 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 4YH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 22 Jul 2025 | 6, Derwent House, Samuel Street, Preston, PR1 4YL | Flats | Leasehold | £22,500 |
In the PR1 4YH postcode area, located within Frenchwood & Fishwick, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 4YH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Goodier Street, Preston, PR1 5NY | 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 (2025-26).
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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PR1 4YH in Frenchwood & Fishwick is £117,750 (about £143 per square foot) based on 40 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, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston and St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PR1 4YH 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).
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).
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.