Postcode PR1 7JU 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 114.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Plungington & University is £35,000 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Plungington & University has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,694 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Plungington & University has a high crime rate, with approximately 114.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.4% 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 of residents in Plungington & University is £35,000 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 238 ft away from PR1 7JU.
Plungington & University near PR1 7JU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Preston (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Preston (Lancs) |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in Plungington area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £275,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £134,750 |
| Flats | 7 | £115,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £151,875 |
| Terraced | 81 | £119,000 |
10 year median price trend in Plungington
In the PR1 7JU postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 7JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 183 Eldon Street, Preston, PR2 2BA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 51-53 Water Lane, Preston, PR2 2NL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | West Strand, Preston, PR1 8UY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7EN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | West Strand, Preston, PR1 8UY | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.