Postcode PR1 5JY 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 137.0 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 1.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
St Matthew's has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,937 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
St Matthew's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 137.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 42.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR1 5JY.
St Matthew's near PR1 5JY 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 5JY postcode area, located within St Matthew's, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 5JY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 31A Harewood Road, Deepdale, Preston, PR1 6XJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | 89-91 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 6BX | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Save More | 4,6 Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, PR1 5RY | Walking directions to Save More |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Clifton Crescent, Preston, PR1 6YL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Blackpool Road, Preston, PR1 6QY | Walking directions to Aldi |
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: 16/01/2026.