Postcode PR1 7RB is located in an urban city, within the Plungington ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Moor Park area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 175.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Moor Park is £40,277 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Moor Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,359 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Moor Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 175.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 73.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Moor Park is £40,277 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR1 7RB.
Moor Park near PR1 7RB 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 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 7RB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2025 | 2, Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7RB | Other | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 43, Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7EP | Other | Freehold | £133,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2025 | 116, Ellen Street, Preston, PR1 7TB | Terraced | Freehold | £67,500 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | 133, Barlow Street, Preston, PR1 7ST | Terraced | Freehold | £85,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | 133, Barlow Street, Preston, PR1 7ST | Terraced | Freehold | £85,000 |
In the PR1 7RB postcode area, located within Moor Park, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 7RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Premier | 32 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7RB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 63-65 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7EN | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.1 mi | Price Check | 70 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7RA | Walking directions to Price Check |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 96 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7UE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Kenmure Place, Preston, PR1 1NA | 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.
Elected local representatives for PR1 7RB, 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 7RB records about 176 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PR1 7RB in Moor Park is £119,000 (about £149 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to PR1 7RB, including English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston (Good), Eldon Primary School (Outstanding) and Abrar Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PR1 7RB is Preston (Lancs), about 1,332 m away.
PR1 7RB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,359 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 7RB 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.