Postcode PR1 7UD 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 95.7 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 1.1 miles away. There are 11 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 high crime rate, with approximately 95.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Plungington & University is £35,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR1 7UD.
Plungington & University near PR1 7UD 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 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 7UD postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 7UD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 96 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7UE | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.