Postcode PR1 8SL is located in an urban city, within the City Centre ward 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 nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Plungington & University has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,812 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 157 ft away from PR1 8SL.
Plungington & University near PR1 8SL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Preston (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Preston (Lancs) |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £166 per square foot) in City Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £367,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £169,500 | £262 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £162,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 56 | £127,000 | £161 |
| Flats | 28 | £107,000 | £159 |
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 | £85,000 | £170,000 | £122,500 |
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 | £139 | £268 | £158 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 8SL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2026 | 11, Spa Road, Preston, PR1 8SL | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 07 Feb 2025 | 28, Spa Road, Preston, PR1 8SL | Terraced | Freehold | £117,500 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 82, Wellfield Road, Preston, PR1 8SN | Other | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 27, Gerrard Street, Preston, PR1 8NQ | Terraced | Freehold | £122,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 1 - 5, Atholl Street, Preston, PR1 8TA | Other | Leasehold | £100,000 |
In the PR1 8SL postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 8SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | West Strand, Preston, PR1 8UY | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | West Strand, Preston, PR1 8UY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Nite Booze | 2 Christ Church Street, Preston, PR1 8PJ | Walking directions to Nite Booze |
| 0.4 mi | Rams News | 2 Fishergate Hill, Preston, PR1 8QU | Walking directions to Rams News |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Portway, Preston, PR2 2YQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 8SL, 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 8SL 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 8SL in Plungington & University is £125,000 (about £166 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to PR1 8SL, including University of Central Lancashire (Good), Cedar Lodge School (Outstanding) and St Stephen's CofE School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PR1 8SL is Preston (Lancs), about 638 m away.
PR1 8SL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,812 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 8SL 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).
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.