Postcode PR1 5RA 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 143.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in St Matthew's is £32,500 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 1.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Ribbleton Park.
St Matthew's has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,512 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
St Matthew's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 78.5% 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 of residents in St Matthew's is £32,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR1 5RA.
St Matthew's near PR1 5RA 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ribbleton Park | Large | Walking directions to Ribbleton Park |
Based on 77 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 | 4 | £63,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £115,150 |
| Terraced | 67 | £104,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Matthew's
In the PR1 5RA postcode area, located within St Matthew's, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 5RA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Save More | 4,6 Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, PR1 5RY | Walking directions to Save More |
| 0.2 mi | Newsmart & Convenience Store | 51 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 6BU | Walking directions to Newsmart & Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Megasave | 39 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 6BT | Walking directions to Megasave |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | 89-91 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 6BX | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, PR2 6BY | Walking directions to One Stop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.