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Kirkham & Wesham

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About

Kirkham & Wesham are neighbouring towns in the Fylde, situated on the flat coastal plain between the River Ribble and Blackpool. The area is characterised by a mix of residential streets, local retail, and light industrial estates. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal passes through, offering a linear green corridor for walking and cycling. Wesham's railway station provides a direct link to Preston and Blackpool, making it a practical commuter base for the wider region.

The towns share a functional centre with supermarkets and essential services. Historically, Kirkham was a market town and a centre for linen weaving, with some older buildings reflecting this past. The surrounding landscape is predominantly agricultural, with fields and drainage ditches typical of the Fylde's low-lying farmland. The area serves as a quiet, residential hub for accessing both the rural hinterland and the more populous coastal settlements nearby.

Area overview

On average Kirkham & Wesham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Kirkham & Wesham is £47,933 per year. There are 10 schools in Kirkham & Wesham: 6 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Kirkham & Wesham is home to around 12,576 people, with a population density of about 868.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kirkham & Wesham Population
12,576
Population density
868.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.91(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.64(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.76(-25%)
Public order
3.58(-65%)
Other theft
3.26(-51%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,544
91.79%
Other White
476
3.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
69
0.55%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
62
0.49%
Indian
56
0.45%
Total population: 12,576

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,437
33.19%
Level 3 (A level)
1,928
18.62%
No qualifications
1,609
15.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,481
14.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
966
9.33%
Total 16+ residents: 10,356

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,942
34.95%
Owns with a mortgage
1,872
33.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
820
14.76%
Other social rented
602
10.84%
Other forms of private rent
109
1.96%
Total households: 5,556

Property prices in Kirkham & Wesham

Based on 178 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Kirkham & Wesham area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,136 up to £835,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Kirkham & Wesham 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 Kirkham & Wesham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached72£340,000
Flats8£106,000
Semi-Detached53£215,000
Terraced45£130,000

10 years median price trend in Kirkham & Wesham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkham & Wesham.

All postcodes in Kirkham & Wesham

PR42JP

Nelson Street

PR42SZ

Marsden Street

PR42PE

Moss Side Lane

PR42WE

Ainsworth Fold

PR42EU

Haslam Way

PR42HQ

Bleasdale Avenue

PR42HU

Richards Street

PR42JX

Brookside

PR42WD

Garden Avenue

PR42YU

Vale Royal

PR43EL

Eskham Close

PR43PQ

Browns Lane

PR42FJ

Riley Grove

PR42FS

Black Horse Mews

PR42JF

Sunny Bank

PR42XH

Friary Close

PR43AJ

Derby Road

PR43JH

Lansdown Road

PR42HL

The Coppice

PR42UQ

Hornby Court

PR43BW

Wesham Hall Road

PR43HZ

Ravenglass Close

PR43JG

Countess Close

PR42BY

Mayfield Avenue

PR42DS

Foxwood Drive

PR42EL

Sharples Drive

PR42PH

Station Road

PR42TY

Cedar Crescent

PR42AA

Poulton Street

PR42AS

Station Road

PR42DZ

St Georges Park

PR42HH

Milbanke Avenue

PR42JS

Gillow Road

PR42PQ

Vicarage Close

PR43AT

Segar Street

PR43BB

Meadow Crescent

PR43BE

Billington Street

PR42BT

Victoria Road

PR42JA

Dyer Street

PR42SN

Freckleton Street

PR43DE

Garstang Road North

PR42AB

Poulton Street

PR42BH

Kirkham

PR42FB

Langton Lane

PR42HN

Greenmount Avenue

PR42NR

Elms Drive

PR42RY

The Conifers

PR42TH

Marsden Street

PR42YJ

Dowbridge

PR43BG

Stable Close

PR43DA

West View

PR43FA

Grebe Court

PR43JR

Pine Way

PR42AH

Poulton Street

PR42AY

Flaxfield Way

PR42JN

Wellington Street

PR42JT

Selby Road

PR42LB

Amberwood

PR43BJ

Wesham Hall Close

PR43EE

Fallowfield Close

PR43FG

Sycamore Drive

PR43FH

Heron Close

PR42BU

Ribby Avenue

PR42TU

Garden Street

PR43DZ

Meadow Way

PR43JX

Lapwing Court

PR43LN

Townshill Walk

PR42BS

Willows Lane

PR42EF

St Georges Park

PR42JQ

Woodlands Avenue

PR42NN

The Greenside

PR42NY

Ash Grove

PR43AE

Thompson Street

PR43BD

Everest Court

PR43DN

Meadow Park

PR42AU

Moor Street

PR42BA

Ribby Road

PR42SS

Royal Avenue

PR43DW

Green Bank

PR42EP

Stoney Grove

PR42SD

Church Street

PR42WA

Wray Crescent

PR42YE

Wyre Avenue

PR43BF

Medlar Court

PR43BT

Morland Avenue

PR43JT

Teal Close

PR42HY

Marquis Street

PR42YT

Hill Croft

PR42AR

Langton Road

PR42NJ

Richmond Avenue

PR42SB

Freckleton Street

PR43BH

Garstang Road South

PR42EJ

Duckworth Avenue

PR42TJ

Marsden Street

PR42WN

Park Terrace

PR42ED

Long Meadow

PR42FL

Parker Court

PR42FP

Taylor Lane

PR42UD

Oak Avenue

PR42XA

Preston Street

Data Sources

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