Postcode PR1 8RQ is located in an urban city, within the City Centre area of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Plungington & University area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Plungington & University is £40,029 per year. The median sale price in City Centre is £126,000 (around £168 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £105,000 and £160,000. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Winckley Square.
Plungington & University has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,375 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Plungington & University has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 169 ft away from PR1 8RQ.
Plungington & University near PR1 8RQ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Preston (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Preston (Lancs) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Winckley Square | Small | Walking directions to Winckley Square |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £126,000 (about £168 per square foot) in City Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,995 up to £256,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £169,500 | £262 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £164,000 | £219 |
| Terraced | 49 | £128,000 | £166 |
| Flats | 30 | £106,000 | £168 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £69,950 | £136,500 | £90,000 |
| 2017 | £86,500 | £127,500 | £93,000 |
| 2018 | £88,000 | £120,000 | £95,000 |
| 2019 | £98,000 | £139,950 | £95,000 |
| 2020 | £92,000 | £125,950 | £95,000 |
| 2021 | £94,500 | £157,000 | £110,000 |
| 2022 | £128,925 | £160,500 | £116,750 |
| 2023 | £134,058 | £163,000 | £115,000 |
| 2024 | £104,000 | £173,475 | £120,000 |
| 2025 | £102,000 | £166,500 | £129,250 |
| 2026 | £105,000 | £180,000 | £126,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £134 | £139 | £94 |
| 2017 | £131 | £160 | £114 |
| 2018 | £135 | £158 | £119 |
| 2019 | £206 | £143 | £115 |
| 2020 | £191 | £177 | £116 |
| 2021 | £163 | £189 | £123 |
| 2022 | £264 | £184 | £137 |
| 2023 | £308 | £133 | £143 |
| 2024 | £169 | £191 | £146 |
| 2025 | £160 | £211 | £153 |
| 2026 | £168 | £232 | £158 |
There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 8RQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2026 | 126, Corporation Street, Preston, PR1 2UQ | Other | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 95A, Friargate, Preston, PR1 2ED | Other | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2025 | 97, Friargate, Preston, PR1 2ED | Other | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | 119 - 120, Friargate, Preston, PR1 2EE | Other | Freehold | £357,201 | |
| 24 Apr 2025 | B21, Leighton Hall, Leighton Street, Preston, PR1 8RH | Other | Leasehold | £80,000 |
In the PR1 8RQ postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR1 8RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 76 Friargate, Preston, PR1 2AT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Butler Street, Preston, PR1 2UH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Market Street, Preston, PR1 2ES | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Matt Wade Banana King | 12 Orchard Street, Preston, PR1 2EN | Walking directions to Matt Wade Banana King |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 40 Fishergate, Preston, PR1 2AD | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Preston district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PR1 8RQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tina Balmer
City Centre - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Hendrick
Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR1 8RQ records about 138 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 8RQ in City Centre is £126,000 (about £168 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to PR1 8RQ, including University of Central Lancashire (Good), English Martyrs Catholic Primary School, Preston (Good) and St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PR1 8RQ is Preston (Lancs), about 417 m away.
PR1 8RQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,375 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 8RQ is Mark Hendrick (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tina Balmer (Green Party).