Postcode PR1 5SW 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 177.5 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 1.5 miles away. There are 12 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 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 177.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in St Matthew's is £32,500 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from PR1 5SW.
St Matthew's near PR1 5SW 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 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 5SW 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 5SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Save More | 4,6 Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, PR1 5RY | Walking directions to Save More |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | 89-91 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 6BX | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Newsmart & Convenience Store | 51 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 6BU | Walking directions to Newsmart & Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Clifton Crescent, Preston, PR1 6YL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Megasave | 39 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 6BT | Walking directions to Megasave |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.