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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
28.31(-24%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.01(+34%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.63(-15%)
Public order
3.5(-65%)
Other theft
3.5(-47%)
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 180 recent sales, the median property price is £222,750 in Kirkham & Wesham area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £1,300,000.

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
Semi-Detached57£225,000
Terraced52£141,000
Flats8£107,500
Detached63£325,000

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

PR42FF

Heywood Lane

PR42DA

Ward Street

PR43FA

Grebe Court

PR43BQ

Weeton Road

PR42UF

Mulberry Mews

PR43BF

Medlar Court

PR43EW

Oakwood Drive

PR42LA

The Courtyard

PR42TY

Cedar Crescent

PR42YD

Lune Close

PR42JB

Smith Street

PR42WQ

Dubside

PR42YA

Preston Street

PR42HL

The Coppice

PR43JD

Alexandra Road

PR42JG

Sandhurst Close

PR42BS

Willows Lane

PR42HA

Station Road

PR43HZ

Ravenglass Close

PR42SY

Phillip Avenue

PR43EA

Wright Street

PR42DX

Regency Crescent

PR42DS

Foxwood Drive

PR43JW

Mallard Court

PR42AS

Station Road

PR43AA

Station Road

PR42XA

Preston Street

PR43DT

Church Walk

PR42PE

Moss Side Lane

PR42XD

Oxford Drive

PR43DS

Carr Drive

PR42JX

Brookside

PR42UT

Stanley Street

PR42ZN

Manor Drive

PR43JG

Countess Close

PR42TQ

St Michaels Road

PR42ZB

Pennine View

PR42BT

Victoria Road

PR43AJ

Derby Road

PR42AR

Langton Road

PR42SQ

Freckleton Street

PR43DL

Central Avenue

PR42ZJ

Myrtle Drive

PR43EL

Eskham Close

PR42BU

Ribby Avenue

PR42FN

Kirkby Place

PR43DP

West Drive

PR42EE

Sandown Close

PR43JF

Greenhill Avenue

PR42AA

Poulton Street

PR43ED

Hawthorn Close

PR42RY

The Conifers

PR43EN

Forest Gate

PR43ER

Wesham Park Drive

PR42DE

Fylde Street

PR43BP

Catherine Street

PR42FU

Wilson Drive

PR42TD

Balshaw Terrace

PR42ED

Long Meadow

PR43BA

Princess Avenue

PR43BD

Everest Court

PR42EZ

Jolly Crescent

PR42WR

First Avenue

PR42DD

Fylde Street

PR42TN

Houghtons Court

PR43FH

Heron Close

PR42UX

Old Row

PR42FD

Langton Lane

PR42BA

Ribby Road

PR43BL

Garstang Road South

PR42EP

Stoney Grove

PR42UN

Stanley Street

PR42EB

Firfield Close

PR43HD

Fleetwood Road

PR43HG

Park Lane

PR42NT

Willow Drive

PR42ER

Hudson Drive

PR42JH

Bankfield Close

PR42SF

Stile Close

PR42YL

Dowbridge

PR43FZ

Weeton Road

PR43AE

Thompson Street

PR43DG

Bambers Walk

PR42TB

Marsden Street

PR43HF

Santon Close

PR43EP

Fairfield Way

PR42NB

Ribby Road

PR43AD

Station Road

PR43JS

Manor Wood

PR42TH

Marsden Street

PR42JT

Selby Road

PR42HN

Greenmount Avenue

PR43DY

Douglas Avenue

PR42AG

Mill Street

PR42EW

Parkinson Lane

PR42JY

Eaton Place

PR42JP

Nelson Street

PR43BN

Albert Street

PR42LB

Amberwood

PR43BE

Billington Street

Data Sources

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