Postcode PR1 7PY 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 moderate crime levels, with around 60.8 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 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Plungington & University has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,834 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Plungington & University has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.9% 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 per household in Plungington & University is £40,029 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 123 ft away from PR1 7PY.
Plungington & University near PR1 7PY 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £125,125 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 | 6 | £109,875 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £152,500 |
| Terraced | 77 | £118,000 |
10 year median price trend in Plungington
In the PR1 7PY postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 7PY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 96 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7UE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | M & R Nutritionaal Romanesc Ltd | Preston, PR2 3AA | Walking directions to M & R Nutritionaal Romanesc Ltd |
| 0.2 mi | Price Check | 70 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7RA | Walking directions to Price Check |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7EN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 32 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7RB | Walking directions to Premier |
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: 01/01/2026.