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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 173 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
Detached69£340,000
Flats7£105,000
Semi-Detached53£215,000
Terraced44£130,625

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

PR43DL

Central Avenue

PR43HA

Mowbreck Lane

PR43JN

Belgrave Avenue

PR42JE

Sunny Bank

PR42RF

Blackpool Road

PR42ZB

Pennine View

PR43AW

Windmill View

PR42AF

Aiken Court

PR42DL

Kirkham

PR42NL

Bryning Lane

PR42SG

Townshill Drive

PR42UX

Old Row

PR43BY

Fleetwood Road

PR43DB

Garstang Road North

PR43DT

Church Walk

PR43DU

Butterworth Close

PR43HF

Santon Close

PR43JZ

Coronation Way

PR42EE

Sandown Close

PR42HJ

Milbanke Avenue

PR42NU

Brookway

PR42SY

Phillip Avenue

PR42TQ

St Michaels Road

PR42UG

Stable Wood Close

PR42XD

Oxford Drive

PR42ZA

Preston Street

PR43FD

Pear Tree Close

PR42HE

Coronation Road

PR42TL

Clegg Street

PR42UJ

Kirkgate

PR43AS

Rawlinson Street

PR43JY

Park Lane

PR43LR

Pendle Court

PR42PA

Ribby Road

PR43EW

Oakwood Drive

PR43JE

Alexandra Road

PR42FQ

Wrea Green with Westby

PR42RE

Blackpool Road

PR43AA

Station Road

PR43JB

Alexandra Road

PR42HW

Crown Mews

PR42JB

Smith Street

PR42NX

Beechfield Avenue

PR42UF

Mulberry Mews

PR42ZN

Manor Drive

PR43EF

Wesham Park Drive

PR42AN

Mill Street

PR42RS

Orders Lane

PR42WP

Mill Lane

PR42ES

Rogerson Avenue

PR42NS

Meadow Close

PR42PN

The Dell

PR42UB

Lime Avenue

PR42ZJ

Myrtle Drive

PR42TD

Balshaw Terrace

PR42AT

Birley Street

PR42BW

Brooklands Avenue

PR42DR

Bentley Drive

PR42EA

Cherry Close

PR42YB

Carr Lane

PR42YH

Crofts Close

PR42PL

Westbourne Avenue

PR42SF

Stile Close

PR42YL

Dowbridge

PR43BQ

Weeton Road

PR42DX

Regency Crescent

PR42ND

Ribby Avenue

PR43AH

Railway Terrace

PR42EN

Thistleton Place

PR42FD

Langton Lane

PR42HF

Eaton Place

PR42UN

Stanley Street

PR42WH

Manor Way

PR42WS

Woodland Close

PR43DQ

Station Road

PR43FF

Kingfisher Drive

PR42NA

Ribby Road

PR42RT

Ancenis Court

PR43HG

Park Lane

PR42WW

The Green

PR42AG

Mill Street

PR42DU

Springfield Avenue

PR42FG

Malcolms Place

PR42SX

Carr Road

PR42YR

Hillside Avenue

PR43ES

Hornbeam Close

PR43HW

Eskdale Drive

PR42JJ

Blenheim Avenue

PR42WB

St Nicholas Grove

PR43BX

Queens Place

PR43JF

Greenhill Avenue

PR42UE

Beech Avenue

PR42UT

Stanley Street

PR42XE

Abbots Close

PR42YS

Danes Close

PR43EA

Wright Street

PR43FE

Sand Martin Avenue

PR42BE

Ribby Road

PR42DQ

St Georges Park

PR42NT

Willow Drive

Data Sources

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