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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 8 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

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)156
Typical range (middle 50%)£148K – £310K

Based on 156 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Kirkham & Wesham area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kirkham & Wesham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached53£320,000£268
Semi-Detached51£225,000£237
Terraced42£141,000£164
Flats10£102,500£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kirkham & Wesham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkham & Wesham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£92,000£160,000£115,000
2017£284,495£95,000£160,000£110,000
2018£281,995£90,000£173,000£113,475
2019£277,498£92,500£173,248£110,000
2020£276,995£90,000£175,495£111,000
2021£290,000£82,500£185,000£123,500
2022£349,750£94,500£200,000£127,000
2023£333,875£103,000£190,000£125,000
2024£336,250£112,500£195,000£126,000
2025£322,500£105,000£220,000£140,000
2026£340,000£101,000£220,000£131,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkham & Wesham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kirkham & Wesham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£180£157£137
2017£217£152£174£129
2018£217£137£178£141
2019£218£153£179£145
2020£214£152£198£134
2021£222£149£197£139
2022£269£181£219£153
2023£260£174£208£151
2024£263£178£208£157
2025£261£171£226£161
2026£300£170£271£160
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kirkham & Wesham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kirkham & Wesham in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.