Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the PR1 postcode area, covering Preston and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£124,182
Median price
£95,500
5-year trend
+36.0%
Total sales
35,753
The PR1 area has 1,378 individual postcodes with 35,753 registered sales. Prices are +68.7% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Preston. The five-year price movement is +36.0%.
A Lancashire city with fast trains to London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly, a growing university population and good value housing compared to the South East.
🚆 Main station
Preston
⏱️ London commute
~130 min by train
PR1 averages £124,182, placing it in the affordable category, +68.7% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 35,753 recorded sales across 1,378 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in PR1 is +36.0%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
PR1 2XP
£53,736 avg · 255 sales
PR1 9FF
£102,987 avg · 247 sales
PR1 1AL
£71,411 avg · 201 sales
PR1 5JQ
£91,623 avg · 187 sales
PR1 8UN
£65,440 avg · 169 sales
PR1 8TL
£82,686 avg · 145 sales
PR1 5JH
£99,285 avg · 138 sales
PR1 6AX
£70,608 avg · 138 sales
PR1 0PA
£126,127 avg · 132 sales
This PR1 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the PR1 postcode area is £124,182, based on 35,753 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Preston.
Properties in PR1 average £124,182, which is +68.7% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£95,500) is 23.1% below the average (£124,182), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in PR1 have moved +36.0% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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