Postcode PR1 8UG 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. The average income per household in Plungington & University is £40,029 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 0.7 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 4.4% 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 13 ft away from PR1 8UG.
Plungington & University near PR1 8UG 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Preston (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Preston (Lancs) |
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 in City Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £367,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 51 | £128,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £165,000 |
| Detached | 3 | £170,000 |
| Flats | 36 | £104,500 |
10 year median price trend in City Centre
In the PR1 8UG postcode area, located within Plungington & University, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 8UG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | West Strand, Preston, PR1 8UY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | West Strand, Preston, PR1 8UY | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 51-53 Water Lane, Preston, PR2 2NL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Portway, Preston, PR2 2YQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Watery Lane Convenience Store | 66 Watery Lane, Preston, PR2 1AX | Walking directions to Watery Lane Convenience Store |
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 8UG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tina Balmer
City Centre - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Hendrick
Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.