Postcode PR1 5XU 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 115.7 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. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Ribbleton Park.
St Matthew's has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,914 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 115.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.7% 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 5XU.
St Matthew's near PR1 5XU 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ribbleton Park | Large | Walking directions to Ribbleton Park |
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 5XU postcode area, located within St Matthew's, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 5XU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Save More | 4,6 Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, PR1 5RY | Walking directions to Save More |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Goodier Street, Preston, PR1 5NZ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | 89-91 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 6BX | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Megasave | 39 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 6BT | Walking directions to Megasave |
| 0.4 mi | Newsmart & Convenience Store | 51 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 6BU | Walking directions to Newsmart & Convenience Store |
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.