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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

PR43BH

Garstang Road South

PR42WJ

Bryning Lane

PR42ND

Ribby Avenue

PR42PR

Beech Drive

PR42JF

Sunny Bank

PR43EH

Greenfields Crescent

PR42FL

Parker Court

PR42NL

Bryning Lane

PR43DQ

Station Road

PR42HJ

Milbanke Avenue

PR42ZD

Tebay Avenue

PR43FL

Sanderling Way

PR42WP

Mill Lane

PR43EG

Woodland View

PR42HP

Mellor Road

PR42YH

Crofts Close

PR42UE

Beech Avenue

PR42EF

St Georges Park

PR43JN

Belgrave Avenue

PR43EJ

Medlar Close

PR43BG

Stable Close

PR42YU

Vale Royal

PR43DN

Meadow Park

PR42SP

Freckleton Street

PR43BS

Stanley Road

PR42XH

Friary Close

PR42FB

Langton Lane

PR42YR

Hillside Avenue

PR42JZ

Cranwell Court

PR42FH

Glebe Close

PR42FQ

Wrea Green with Westby

PR43AR

Porter Street East

PR43BW

Wesham Hall Road

PR43BX

Queens Place

PR42HS

Lunesdale Road

PR42SA

Old Tarnbrick Way

PR42TP

Orders Lane

PR42HD

Station Road

PR42JN

Wellington Street

PR42SX

Carr Road

PR42ET

Danson Drive

PR42JR

Windsor Road

PR42FP

Taylor Lane

PR43JT

Teal Close

PR42PN

The Dell

PR43LP

Hillview Road

PR42RS

Orders Lane

PR42JS

Gillow Road

PR42NH

Orchard Close

PR42DU

Springfield Avenue

PR42PH

Station Road

PR43FJ

Linnet Drive

PR42DJ

Grammar School Lane

PR42AQ

Barnfield

PR42SG

Townshill Drive

PR42US

Freckleton Street

PR43DJ

North Drive

PR42BW

Brooklands Avenue

PR42FS

Black Horse Mews

PR42UQ

Hornby Court

PR42BE

Ribby Road

PR42HG

Holmeswood

PR42FJ

Riley Grove

PR42WE

Ainsworth Fold

PR42DZ

St Georges Park

PR43JB

Alexandra Road

PR42BY

Mayfield Avenue

PR43FG

Sycamore Drive

PR43JL

Sanderling Way

PR43AG

Mowbreck Court

PR42UH

Ash Avenue

PR43DU

Butterworth Close

PR42AY

Flaxfield Way

PR43BJ

Wesham Hall Close

PR42WN

Park Terrace

PR42DT

Berkley Close

PR43JY

Park Lane

PR42JU

Sherburne Avenue

PR42YX

Shrewsbury Close

PR43BT

Morland Avenue

PR42XB

Ribble Crescent

PR43AQ

Billington Street East

PR42XE

Abbots Close

PR43DA

West View

PR42UG

Stable Wood Close

PR42SL

School Lane

PR42SR

Freckleton Street

PR42NS

Meadow Close

PR42TU

Garden Street

PR43JH

Lansdown Road

PR43BU

Morland Avenue

PR42HQ

Bleasdale Avenue

PR42NQ

The Brooklands

PR42NN

The Greenside

PR42EL

Sharples Drive

PR42ZE

Calder Close

PR43AY

Market Street

PR42PA

Ribby Road

PR43DR

Church Road

PR43FD

Pear Tree Close

Data Sources

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