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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, about 30% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£238
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £220K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Lower Penwortham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lower Penwortham South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£267,950£237
Semi-Detached32£191,500£251
Terraced13£153,000£206
Flats1£97,000£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lower Penwortham South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lower Penwortham South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223,000£84,850£125,000£101,000
2017£199,750£71,500£144,000£122,250
2018£210,000£90,500£141,475£131,596
2019£269,995£106,873£142,250£128,250
2020£240,000£83,000£146,000£118,250
2021£241,000£96,000£147,975£120,000
2022£217,500£80,000£167,500£148,230
2023£245,000£120,500£165,000£137,995
2024£230,000£127,000£175,000£134,500
2025£267,950£96,000£165,500£150,000
2026——£195,000£159,975
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lower Penwortham South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lower Penwortham South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£131£161£154
2017£153£144£171£143
2018£220£149£179£190
2019£228£164£184£186
2020£222£148£187£187
2021£187£128£183£166
2022£268£132£213£213
2023£278£195£226£228
2024£267£202£232£238
2025£251£163£226£212
2026——£256£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lower Penwortham South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lower Penwortham South in the last year.

All postcodes in Lower Penwortham South

PR19DX

Forshaw Road

PR19FN

Woodburn Grove

PR19HE

Malthouse Way

PR19HT

Houghton Close

PR19LJ

Bloomfield Grange

PR19DP

Bannisters Bit

PR19BB

Pope Lane

PR19ED

Oldfield

PR19HS

Houghton Road

PR19NX

Lacy Avenue

PR19NT

Charnock Avenue

PR55SG

Half Acre

PR19FP

Weirden Close

PR19HR

Sunbury Avenue

PR19YL

Little Close

PR19DB

Pope Lane

PR19SR

Leyland Road

PR19TQ

Flag Lane

PR19UL

Greaves Meadow

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.