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Howick & Priory

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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 18 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
18
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Howick & Priory Population
7,230
Population density
1,374 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.37(-72%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.41(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.49(-72%)
Vehicle crime
1.52(-75%)
Burglary
1.11(-80%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,644
91.92%
Indian
158
2.19%
Other White
73
1.01%
Irish
62
0.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
51
0.71%
Total population: 7,228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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
65
2.11%
Other forms of private rent
50
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 £660,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Howick & Priory 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 Howick & Priory over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£375,000
Flats2£216,000
Semi-Detached51£250,000
Terraced3£186,000

10 years median price trend in Howick & Priory

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Howick & Priory.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.