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PR1 5TJ

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Ribbleton

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Overview

Postcode PR1 5TJ is located in an urban city, within the Ribbleton ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Frenchwood & Fishwick area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 114.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Frenchwood & Fishwick is £39,465 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 2.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ribbleton Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Frenchwood & Fishwick has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,286 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Frenchwood & Fishwick has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Frenchwood & Fishwick is £39,465 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from PR1 5TJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Frenchwood & Fishwick near PR1 5TJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR1 5TJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRibbleton ParkLargeWalking directions to Ribbleton Park

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
4,945.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
96.53(+438%)
Violence and sexual offences
48.26(+29%)
Other theft
31.85(+383%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.69(-3%)
Burglary
4.83(-13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
269
84.59%
Pakistani
30
9.43%
Indian
5
1.57%
Other White
5
1.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.94%
Total population: 318

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
27.01%
No qualifications
61
22.26%
Level 3 (A level)
50
18.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
14.23%
Apprenticeship
22
8.03%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
44.19%
Owns outright
52
40.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.85%
Other social rented
4
3.1%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.55%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Ribbleton

Median price£160,000
Price per sq ft£187
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£128K – £185K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £187 per square foot) in Ribbleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £29,000 up to £270,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ribbleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£240,000£—
Semi-Detached50£165,500£193
Terraced10£145,250£172
Flats6£40,000£85

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ribbleton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ribbleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£142,000£24,950£120,000£87,500
2017£215,000£27,350£120,000£81,000
2018£150,750£31,500£107,000£85,000
2019£138,750£27,500£112,250£92,000
2020£140,000£43,500£117,000£101,000
2021£160,000£36,000£135,500£105,500
2022£289,500£48,750£142,000£122,500
2023£260,893£28,000£152,500£131,500
2024£192,000£32,500£156,500£140,000
2025£39,475£161,250£131,000
2026£240,000£36,000£166,000£140,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ribbleton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ribbleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£127£57£127£96
2017£147£55£129£88
2018£128£48£129£94
2019£129£61£131£102
2020£128£60£134£111
2021£166£69£146£98
2022£214£72£165£134
2023£190£63£177£147
2024£221£77£171£150
2025£69£189£161
2026£101£191£139
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ribbleton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ribbleton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 5TJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 5TJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Nov 20253, Butterlands, Preston, PR1 5TJSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
15 Sept 20258, Butterlands, Preston, PR1 5TJSemi-DetachedFreehold£157,000
17 Jul 202530, Butterlands, Preston, PR1 5TJSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
21 Feb 202544, Gaythorne Avenue, Preston, PR1 5TASemi-DetachedFreehold£239,000
10 Mar 202621, Gaythorne Avenue, Preston, PR1 5SYSemi-DetachedFreehold£221,000

Schools

In the PR1 5TJ postcode area, located within Frenchwood & Fishwick, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR1 5TJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Teresa's Catholic Primary School, PrestonAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryFishwick Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryBrockholes Wood Community Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 5TJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR1 5TJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa LocalNew Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4TEWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miPremier: Rams Convenience379-381 New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4SYWalking directions to Premier: Rams Convenience
0.5 miHeron Foods198 Miller Road, Ribbleton, Preston, PR2 6NHWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.5 miMiller Express Convenience Store198E Miller Road, Preston, PR2 6NHWalking directions to Miller Express Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Preston district (2025-26).

Band A£1,652
Band B£1,927
Band C£2,203
Band D£2,478
Band E£3,028
Band F£3,579
Band G£4,130
Band H£4,956

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PR1 5TJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Vasile Alecu

Ribbleton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Mark Hendrick

Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictPrestonE07000123
Parliamentary ConstituencyPrestonE14001433
WardRibbletonE05012206
ParishPreston, unparished areaE43000225
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Frenchwood & FishwickE02005268
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Preston 016CE01025249
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR1 5TJ

Is PR1 5TJ (Frenchwood & Fishwick) safe?

The area around PR1 5TJ records about 115 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.

What is the average house price near PR1 5TJ?

The median sale price around PR1 5TJ in Frenchwood & Fishwick is £160,000 (about £187 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR1 5TJ?

There are 11 schools close to PR1 5TJ, including St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston, Fishwick Primary School (Good) and Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR1 5TJ?

PR1 5TJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,286 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR1 5TJ (Frenchwood & Fishwick) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Preston covering PR1 5TJ is Mark Hendrick (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Vasile Alecu (Reform UK).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.