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About

Middleforth ward sits on the eastern edge of South Ribble, bordering the River Ribble. The area is primarily residential, characterised by housing estates and local amenities like shops and schools. Its landscape includes open green spaces and playing fields that provide recreational areas for residents.

A notable local landmark is St Mary's Church in Penwortham, a historic building with grounds overlooking the river. The ward's proximity to the river and Preston city centre shapes its identity, offering a mix of suburban living with access to broader services. The area maintains a distinct community focus within the larger borough.

Area overview

On average Middleforth has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Middleforth is £44,601 per year. There are 4 schools in Middleforth: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Middleforth is home to around 7,386 people, with a population density of about 3,187.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Middleforth Population
7,386
Population density
3,187.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.46(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.12(+83%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.77(-25%)
Public order
6.23(-38%)
Shoplifting
4.2(-26%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,629
89.78%
Other White
221
2.99%
Indian
125
1.69%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
87
1.18%
White and Asian (mixed)
52
0.7%
Total population: 7,384

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,850
30.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,133
18.86%
No qualifications
1,017
16.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
848
14.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
585
9.74%
Total 16+ residents: 6,009

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,137
34.04%
Owns with a mortgage
1,062
31.8%
Other social rented
591
17.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
367
10.99%
Other forms of private rent
65
1.95%
Total households: 3,340

Property prices in Middleforth

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £169,500 in Middleforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £512,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Middleforth 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 Middleforth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£330,000
Flats5£121,000
Semi-Detached46£174,975
Terraced28£154,850

10 years median price trend in Middleforth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Middleforth.

All postcodes in Middleforth

PR19BJ

Pope Walk

PR19DH

Higher Croft

PR19ET

Old Hey Croft

PR19ZD

Birch Tree Drive

PR19DF

Higher Croft

PR19DT

Woodville Road West

PR19NN

Sherburn Road

PR19NQ

Sycamore Drive

PR19QL

Brydeck Avenue

PR19TD

Factory Lane

PR19YL

Little Close

PR19HP

Highfield Drive

PR19JT

Burnside Way

PR19HR

Sunbury Avenue

PR19SQ

Leyland Road

PR19XS

Leyland Road

PR19TZ

Smalley Croft

PR19DG

Fryer Close

PR19NR

Sycamore Drive

PR19RH

Havelock Road

PR19YD

Park Road

PR19BY

Pope Lane

PR19DR

Woodville Road

PR19FU

Wood End

PR19RA

Fraser Avenue

PR19YS

Sage Court

PR19NS

Parrock Close

PR19QB

Leyland Road

PR19TJ

Pembury Avenue

PR19HT

Houghton Close

PR19QW

Middleforth

PR19LB

Greencroft

PR19QP

Leyland Road

PR19RQ

Lark Avenue

PR19YE

Hill Road South

PR19TH

Pembury Avenue

PR19HN

Peterfield Road

PR19PD

Leyland Road

PR19PR

Stansford Court

PR19LR

Hawkshead

PR19RP

Dove Avenue

PR19YG

Mayfield Close

PR19DB

Pope Lane

PR19LA

Greencroft

PR19NP

Sycamore Drive

PR19QX

Talbot Road

PR19HJ

Martinfield Road

PR19EL

Padway

PR19HY

Marshalls Brow

PR19JH

New Lane

PR19YB

Park Close

PR19RD

Fairhaven Road

PR19BA

Pope Lane

PR19JU

Marshalls Close

PR19QT

Margaret Road

PR19DA

Pope Lane

PR19DQ

Woodville Road

PR19HE

Malthouse Way

PR19XT

Stricklands Lane

PR19FT

Chain House Lane

PR19PA

Studholme Avenue

PR19RR

Stonefield

PR19NX

Lacy Avenue

PR19RE

Riverside Road

PR19HQ

Bank Parade

PR19DS

Charnley Close

PR19JD

New Lane

PR19YA

Park Close

PR19HA

Alderfield

PR19QN

Greenbank Road

PR19RN

Swallow Avenue

PR19EE

Long Butts

PR19EH

Hawksbury Drive

PR19JB

Park Lane

PR19TE

Factory Lane

PR19XY

Park View

PR19HH

Malthouse Way

PR19AR

Old Wood Road

PR19DP

Bannisters Bit

PR19FG

Braid Close

PR19JA

Marshalls Brow

PR19NU

Evesham Avenue

PR19AB

Cop Lane

PR19EX

Stone Croft

PR19EJ

Hawksbury Drive

PR19HU

Bishopsway

PR19JR

Prospect Place

PR19BP

Bloomfield Grange

PR19ND

Studholme Crescent

PR19FS

Fryers Close

PR19TG

Penwortham Hall Gardens

PR19HS

Houghton Road

PR19QE

Leyland Road

PR19HX

Leyfield

PR19LN

Sorrel Court

PR19QS

Hawkhurst Road

PR19RB

Stanley Avenue

PR19XW

Ridge Way

PR19BE

Abbey Walk

PR19JN

Pope Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.