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Howick & Priory

About

Howick & Priory ward is a residential area situated east of the River Lostock in South Ribble. It is primarily composed of housing estates, including the large Howick Cross estate, with local amenities centred along Liverpool Road. The ward contains several primary schools and green spaces like Howick Cross Playing Fields, serving the community's daily needs.

A defining characteristic is the presence of the historic Howick Hall, a Grade II listed 18th-century house set within its own grounds, providing a distinct historical focal point amidst the modern housing. The area is well-connected by road, with the A582 and A59 facilitating movement to nearby Penwortham and Preston city centre.

Area overview

On average Howick & Priory has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Howick & Priory is £60,169 per year. There are 6 schools in Howick & Priory: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). Howick & Priory is home to around 7,230 people, with a population density of about 1,374.0 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

1/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Howick & Priory Population

7,230

Population density

1,374 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

11.62(-69%)

Anti-social behaviour

9.27(-48%)

Vehicle crime

2.21(-63%)

Burglary

1.52(-73%)

Criminal damage and arson

1.52(-83%)

North West average

Demographics

British

6,644

91.92%

Indian

158

2.19%

Other White

1.01%

Irish

0.86%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.71%

Total population: 7,228

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,425

40.59%

Level 3 (A level)

1,076

18.01%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

782

13.09%

No qualifications

643

10.76%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

474

7.93%

Total 16+ residents: 5,974

Housing

Owns outright

1,572

51.14%

Owns with a mortgage

1,184

38.52%

Private landlord or letting agency

196

6.38%

Other social rented

2.11%

Other forms of private rent

1.63%

Total households: 3,074

Property prices in Howick & Priory

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Howick & Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,582 up to £740,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Howick & Priory over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	50	£256,000	£180,750	£231,625	£290,000	£379,750
Detached	18	£424,500	£217,550	£322,144	£502,500	£614,447
Flats	1	£167,000	£167,000	£167,000	£167,000	£167,000
Terraced	4	£186,500	£178,350	£183,750	£221,500	£304,300

10 years median price trend in Howick & Priory

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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