Postcode PR1 8SZ 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 195.9 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 0.5 miles away. There are 7 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 195.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Plungington & University is £35,000 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from PR1 8SZ.
Plungington & University near PR1 8SZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Preston (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Preston (Lancs) |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £120,400 in City Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £375,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £196,500 |
| Flats | 38 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £171,500 |
| Terraced | 53 | £122,500 |
10 year median price trend in City Centre
In the PR1 8SZ postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 8SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | West Strand, Preston, PR1 8UY | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | West Strand, Preston, PR1 8UY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 51-53 Water Lane, Preston, PR2 2NL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Portway, Preston, PR2 2YQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Watery Lane Convenience Store | 66 Watery Lane, Preston, PR2 1AX | Walking directions to Watery Lane Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.