Postcode PR1 7PL 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 high crime levels, with around 104.1 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 1.0 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Plungington & University has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,066 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Plungington & University has a high crime rate, with approximately 104.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.9% 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 179 ft away from PR1 7PL.
Plungington & University near PR1 7PL 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £128,000 in Plungington area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £275,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £147,000; semi-detached at £153,000; terraced at £126,125; flats at £104,750.
10 years price trend in Plungington
In the PR1 7PL postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.