Postcode PR1 7AU is located in an urban city, within the Plungington ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the St George's area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 166.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in St George's is £34,498 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Moor Park.
St George's has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,188 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
St George's has a very high crime rate, with approximately 166.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in St George's is £34,498 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 163 ft away from PR1 7AU.
St George's near PR1 7AU 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Preston (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Preston (Lancs) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Moor Park | Large | Walking directions to Moor Park |
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £119,000 (about £149 per square foot) in Plungington area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £260,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £162,500 | £204 |
| Terraced | 73 | £117,500 | £145 |
| Flats | 8 | £111,250 | £144 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £102,500 | £125,000 | £87,250 |
| 2017 | £96,250 | £112,000 | £90,000 |
| 2018 | £95,000 | £115,000 | £90,000 |
| 2019 | £100,000 | £112,000 | £89,475 |
| 2020 | £78,000 | £133,500 | £100,000 |
| 2021 | £90,000 | £140,500 | £96,250 |
| 2022 | £100,500 | £142,000 | £110,000 |
| 2023 | £118,750 | £151,000 | £120,000 |
| 2024 | £112,500 | £153,000 | £124,000 |
| 2025 | £110,000 | £154,000 | £115,000 |
| 2026 | £96,250 | £175,000 | £122,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £144 | £181 | £116 |
| 2017 | £147 | £141 | £110 |
| 2018 | £130 | £127 | £113 |
| 2019 | £165 | £172 | £112 |
| 2020 | £122 | £177 | £117 |
| 2021 | £129 | £171 | £125 |
| 2022 | £150 | £158 | £134 |
| 2023 | £153 | £202 | £150 |
| 2024 | £163 | £199 | £150 |
| 2025 | £147 | £204 | £140 |
| 2026 | £133 | £188 | £154 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 7AU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2026 | St. Thomas School, St Thomas Street, Preston, PR1 1JU | Other | Freehold | £74,202 | |
| 30 Jul 2025 | 38, Moorbrook Street, Preston, PR1 7EX | Other | Freehold | £103,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 7A, Springfield Street, Preston, PR1 7ES | Other | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | 285, Lancaster Road North, Preston, PR1 2SQ | Terraced | Freehold | £118,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 2, Albert Road, Preston, PR1 6DE | Terraced | Freehold | £128,000 |
In the PR1 7AU postcode area, located within St George's, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 7AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | Moor Lane, Preston, PR1 1JT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | 130 Moor Lane, Preston, PR1 1JR | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 32 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7RB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Kenmure Place, Preston, PR1 1NA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 240-246 North Road, Preston, PR1 1RU | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.
Elected local representatives for PR1 7AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gabie Lowe
Plungington - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Hendrick
Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR1 7AU records about 166 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 public order.
The median sale price around PR1 7AU in St George's is £119,000 (about £149 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to PR1 7AU, including English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston (Good), Abrar Academy and Eldon Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PR1 7AU is Preston (Lancs), about 1,173 m away.
PR1 7AU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,188 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 7AU is Mark Hendrick (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Gabie Lowe (Green Party).
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.