Postcode PR1 5PL is located in an urban city, within the St Matthew's area 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 131.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Matthew's is £34,881 per year. The median sale price in St Matthew's is £113,000 (around £141 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £90,750 and £128,750. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 1.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
St Matthew's has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,126 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
St Matthew's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 131.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.2% 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 81 ft away from PR1 5PL.
St Matthew's near PR1 5PL 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £113,000 (about £141 per square foot) in St Matthew's area, with individual transactions ranging from £37,000 up to £170,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £133,000 | £229 |
| Terraced | 45 | £120,000 | £142 |
| Flats | 5 | £77,000 | £132 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £140,500 | £69,700 |
| 2017 | £61,000 | £92,000 | £67,875 |
| 2018 | £47,000 | £108,000 | £75,000 |
| 2019 | £47,000 | £160,000 | £70,000 |
| 2020 | £48,500 | £124,000 | £75,375 |
| 2021 | £62,475 | £73,500 | £80,000 |
| 2022 | £57,000 | £135,777 | £90,000 |
| 2023 | £50,000 | £124,750 | £92,000 |
| 2024 | £45,000 | £145,000 | £103,500 |
| 2025 | £44,000 | £115,150 | £110,000 |
| 2026 | £77,000 | — | £110,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £170 | £87 |
| 2017 | £60 | £116 | £84 |
| 2018 | £68 | £108 | £93 |
| 2019 | £51 | £53 | £94 |
| 2020 | £55 | £110 | £94 |
| 2021 | £99 | £88 | £106 |
| 2022 | £76 | £137 | £117 |
| 2023 | £69 | £133 | £127 |
| 2024 | £63 | £189 | £132 |
| 2025 | £54 | £143 | £136 |
| 2026 | £132 | — | £138 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 5PL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 2026 | 4, Stefano Road, Preston, PR1 5PL | Terraced | Freehold | £60,000 | |
| 14 May 2026 | 2, Plevna Road, Preston, PR1 5PN | Terraced | Freehold | £71,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2025 | 53, New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 5NY | Other | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 95, New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 5NY | Terraced | Freehold | £80,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | Apartment 55, Centenary Mill Court, New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 5JQ | Flats | Leasehold | £29,000 |
In the PR1 5PL postcode area, located within St Matthew's, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Eden Boys' School, Preston | Free schools | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 May 2018. | |
| 0.2 mi | 16 plus | Lancaster University School of Mathematics | Free schools 16 to 19 | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR1 5PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier | Goodier Street, Preston, PR1 5NZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4DT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Falcon Store | 129-131 London Road, Preston, PR1 4BA | Walking directions to Falcon Store |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Queen Street, Preston, PR1 4HZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | The Food Warehouse | Queen Street, Preston, PR1 4HZ | Walking directions to The Food Warehouse |
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 5PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Takhsin Akhtar
St Matthew's - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Hendrick
Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR1 5PL records about 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5PL in St Matthew's is £113,000 (about £141 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to PR1 5PL, including Eden Boys' School, Preston (Outstanding), Lancaster University School of Mathematics and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PR1 5PL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,126 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 5PL is Mark Hendrick (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Takhsin Akhtar (Labour Party).