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About

Hoole ward is a predominantly rural area in the eastern part of the borough. Its landscape is characterised by agricultural land and scattered settlements, with the villages of Much Hoole and Little Hoole forming its main population centres. The ward's boundaries are largely defined by surrounding parishes and the course of the River Douglas to the south.

The area has a notable historical connection to astronomy. In the 17th century, Jeremiah Horrocks, who made the first recorded observation of the transit of Venus, conducted his work from Much Hoole. The parish church of St Michael, where he was curate, remains a focal point in the village. Modern Hoole maintains its agricultural character while functioning as a residential area for nearby urban centres.

Area overview

On average Hoole has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hoole is £52,260 per year. There are 2 schools in Hoole: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hoole is home to around 4,254 people, with a population density of about 333.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hoole Population
4,254
Population density
333.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
19.98(+11%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.28(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
4(-56%)
Other theft
3.29(-50%)
Public order
2.35(-77%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,112
96.66%
Other White
48
1.13%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
0.38%
Irish
16
0.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
0.35%
Total population: 4,254

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,134
32.01%
Level 3 (A level)
685
19.33%
No qualifications
523
14.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
504
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
344
9.71%
Total 16+ residents: 3,543

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
804
44.2%
Owns with a mortgage
686
37.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
190
10.45%
Other social rented
88
4.84%
Other forms of private rent
34
1.87%
Total households: 1,819

Property prices in Hoole

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Hoole area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £1,030,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hoole in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hoole over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced4£168,625
Semi-Detached28£235,000
Detached20£398,750
Flats3£114,500

10 years median price trend in Hoole

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hoole.

All postcodes in Hoole

PR44SY

Wham Lane

PR45GN

Gill Lane

PR45LH

Station Road

PR45AZ

Tillage Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.