Postcode PR1 7HR is located in an urban city, within the Plungington ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Plungington & University area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 154.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Plungington & University is £40,029 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Plungington & University has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,723 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Plungington & University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Plungington & University is £40,029 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR1 7HR.
Plungington & University near PR1 7HR 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) |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £119,000 in Plungington area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £227,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 6 | £112,500 |
| Terraced | 73 | £115,250 |
| Detached | 2 | £134,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £151,125 |
10 year median price trend in Plungington
In the PR1 7HR postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 7HR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 32 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7RB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Moor Lane, Preston, PR1 1JT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7EN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Price Check | 70 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7RA | Walking directions to Price Check |
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 130 Moor Lane, Preston, PR1 1JR | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
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 7HR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gabie Lowe
Plungington - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Hendrick
Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.