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Lower Penwortham North

About

Lower Penwortham North lies on the northern bank of the River Ribble, directly opposite Preston city centre. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing estates. It offers views across the river to the city's skyline and Avenham Park.

The area is defined by its elevated position above the river's floodplain, with streets like Liverpool Road forming a main thoroughfare. Local amenities include several schools and shops, with the green space of Hurst Grange Park providing recreational ground. The old tramway bridge, now a pedestrian and cycle route, connects the area directly to Preston.

Area overview

On average Lower Penwortham North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lower Penwortham North is £47,614 per year. There are 3 schools in Lower Penwortham North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lower Penwortham North is home to around 5,683 people, with a population density of about 2,892.4 per km2.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Lower Penwortham North Population

5,683

Population density

2,892.4 per km²

Crime

Anti-social behaviour

28.33(+58%)

Violence and sexual offences

25.51(-32%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.58(-49%)

Vehicle crime

3.52(-41%)

Public order

3.34(-67%)

North West average

Demographics

British

5,058

89.02%

Indian

150

2.64%

Other White

125

2.2%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.92%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.88%

Total population: 5,682

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,519

32.39%

Level 3 (A level)

887

18.92%

No qualifications

754

16.08%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

638

13.61%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

456

9.72%

Total 16+ residents: 4,689

Housing

Owns outright

996

39.4%

Owns with a mortgage

966

38.21%

Private landlord or letting agency

290

11.47%

Other social rented

154

6.09%

Shared ownership

2.22%

Total households: 2,528

Property prices in Lower Penwortham North

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 in Lower Penwortham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £512,500.

Price distribution per property type (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 Lower Penwortham North over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	39	£189,950	£139,995	£164,500	£219,000	£278,700
Detached	20	£322,500	£174,750	£239,175	£396,250	£493,025
Flats	3	£100,000	£91,000	£95,000	£102,500	£104,500
Terraced	23	£155,000	£120,500	£137,250	£180,000	£249,450

10 years median price trend in Lower Penwortham North

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Crime per 1,000 population

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