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Lower Penwortham South

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About

Lower Penwortham South is a residential district situated on the southern bank of the River Ribble, directly opposite Preston city centre. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and older terraced properties, with local amenities concentrated along Pope Lane and Liverpool Road. Its proximity to the river and several green spaces, including Hurst Grange Park, provides a counterpoint to the more urban environment across the water.

A defining aspect is the presence of the Old Tram Bridge, a wooden-decked pedestrian and cycle crossing that connects the area to Preston's Avenham Park. This historic structure offers direct access to the extensive riverside walks and parkland on the northern bank, making it a well-used local route. The area functions largely as a commuter suburb, with easy access to Preston's facilities while maintaining its own community-focused identity.

Area overview

On average Lower Penwortham South has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lower Penwortham South is £41,587 per year. There are 2 schools in Lower Penwortham South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lower Penwortham South is home to around 5,657 people, with a population density of about 2,816.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lower Penwortham South Population
5,657
Population density
2,816.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.02(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.23(+68%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.02(0%)
Shoplifting
6.01(+4%)
Other theft
4.95(-25%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,085
89.89%
Other White
170
3.01%
Indian
81
1.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
68
1.2%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.65%
Total population: 5,657

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,268
27.92%
No qualifications
867
19.09%
Level 3 (A level)
847
18.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
640
14.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
452
9.95%
Total 16+ residents: 4,542

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
776
30.04%
Owns with a mortgage
741
28.69%
Other social rented
610
23.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
322
12.47%
Social rents from council
56
2.17%
Total households: 2,583

Property prices in Lower Penwortham South

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Lower Penwortham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £423,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lower Penwortham South 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 Lower Penwortham South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached35£169,000
Terraced18£153,500
Detached10£251,975
Flats2£90,000

10 years median price trend in Lower Penwortham South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lower Penwortham South.

All postcodes in Lower Penwortham South

PR19NU

Evesham Avenue

PR19DQ

Woodville Road

PR19FS

Fryers Close

PR19HN

Peterfield Road

PR19UA

Lords Lane

PR19HU

Bishopsway

PR19TN

Marina Grove

PR19ZD

Birch Tree Drive

PR19BE

Abbey Walk

PR19HJ

Martinfield Road

PR19JT

Burnside Way

PR19HG

Buckingham Avenue

PR19FR

Two Acre Lane

PR19DT

Woodville Road West

PR19EE

Long Butts

PR19AR

Old Wood Road

PR19EB

Ryefield Avenue

PR55SY

Fir Trees Avenue

PR19HB

Alderfield

PR19HL

Martinfield Road

PR19BT

Queenscourt Avenue

PR19EY

Marl Croft

PR19HQ

Bank Parade

PR55SW

Fir Trees Court

PR19FF

Cloughfield

PR19HH

Malthouse Way

PR19EW

Bramble Court

PR19TX

Moss Lane

PR19EU

Crofters Walk

PR19EG

Copper Beeches

PR19TW

Nib Lane

PR19DD

Pope Lane

PR19UN

Braintree Avenue

PR19ES

Dickensons Field

PR19ER

Meadowfield

PR19UQ

Bilsborough Hey

PR19DF

Higher Croft

PR55SN

Fir Trees Road

PR19FG

Braid Close

PR19AY

Windsor Avenue

PR55SL

Fir Trees Crescent

PR19EN

Padway

PR55SF

Broadmeadow

PR19YJ

Berryfield

PR19LN

Sorrel Court

PR19DS

Charnley Close

PR19DY

Aspinall Close

PR19TP

Flag Lane

PR19BY

Pope Lane

PR19DE

Claytongate Drive

PR19HP

Highfield Drive

PR19DN

Kingsfold Drive

PR19BP

Bloomfield Grange

PR19HW

Buckingham Avenue

PR19PE

Kingsfold Drive

PR19FU

Wood End

PR19US

Hambleton Drive

PR19EQ

Kingsfold Drive

PR19JP

Woodlands Avenue

PR19EL

Padway

PR19EX

Stone Croft

PR19UP

Sturminster Close

PR19EP

The Paddock

PR19TU

Bee Lane

PR55UB

Bridge Close

PR19LL

Rosemary Court

PR19BA

Pope Lane

PR19TR

Conway Avenue

PR19YR

Mark Close

PR19ZB

Maltings Way

PR19TS

Werneth Close

PR19EA

Fairham Avenue

PR19DG

Fryer Close

PR19EJ

Hawksbury Drive

PR19HD

Alderfield

PR19HA

Alderfield

PR19DA

Pope Lane

PR55SP

Orchard Croft

PR19HX

Leyfield

PR19BU

Cinnamon Court

PR19SS

Leyland Road

PR19NG

Fieldfare Close

PR19YS

Sage Court

PR55SJ

Fir Trees Avenue

PR19DU

Broadfield Drive

PR19NY

Bussel Road

PR19UR

Kingsbridge Close

PR19JN

Pope Lane

PR19BS

Kingshaven Drive

PR19TT

Bee Lane

PR19ET

Old Hey Croft

PR19DJ

Lower Croft

PR19BX

Woodcroft Close

PR19DR

Woodville Road

PR19BW

Woodville Road

PR19DL

Kingsfold Drive

PR19FT

Chain House Lane

PR19EH

Hawksbury Drive

PR19AB

Cop Lane

PR19DH

Higher Croft

Data Sources

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