Avenham

Town Centre ward
Location in the City of Preston district
Town Centre ward Location in Preston Show map of Preston Town Centre ward Location within Lancashire Show map of Lancashire
Population	6,671 (2001)
District	Preston
Ceremonial county	Lancashire
Region	North West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
UK Parliament	Preston
Councillors	Drew Gale – Labour Michael Lavalette – TUSC Salim Desai – Labour
List of places UK England Lancashire 53°45′19″N 2°41′58″W / 53.75528°N 2.69944°W / 53.75528; -2.69944

Avenham and Frenchwood are the central communities which make up the Town Centre ward of Preston City Council, in Lancashire, England. The name of the ward was chosen by the Boundary Committee for England prior to Preston being awarded city status.

In addition to Avenham and Frenchwood, Town Centre ward consists of the city centre itself, which includes numerous pubs, clubs, and new build housing. Landmarks such as the Harris Museum, and Preston Bus Station are also in this ward. The difference between the new build 6-figure sum properties of Winckley Square and the community association housing in Avenham is stark, as is the continuing regeneration of the city.

Avenham and Frenchwood form part of the Lancashire County Council electoral division of Preston City, in addition to the Broadgate and docklands ward of Riversway.