Postcode PR1 5AB is located in an urban city, within the St Matthew's ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the St Matthew's area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 134.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in St Matthew's is £34,881 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
St Matthew's has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,798 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
St Matthew's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St Matthew's is £34,881 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 94 ft away from PR1 5AB.
St Matthew's near PR1 5AB 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Preston (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Preston (Lancs) |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £104,000 in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,000 up to £148,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 3 | £81,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £110,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £104,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Matthew's
In the PR1 5AB postcode area, located within St Matthew's, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 5AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Queen Street, Preston, PR1 4HZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.1 mi | The Food Warehouse | Queen Street, Preston, PR1 4HZ | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
| 0.3 mi | Prestons Local Mini Mart | Manchester Road, Preston, PR1 3BT | Walking directions to Prestons Local Mini Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4DT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Essa's Convenience Store | Constable Street, Preston, PR1 1TS | Walking directions to Essa's Convenience Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.