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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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 18% 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
71
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
42.38(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.6(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.04(-22%)
Public order
5.01(-51%)
Shoplifting
5.01(-13%)
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

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£234
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £260K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £234 per square foot) in Middleforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £512,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Middleforth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£311,500£253
Semi-Detached39£212,500£250
Terraced24£159,225£184
Flats2£98,500£166

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Middleforth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Middleforth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223,000£70,000£135,000£102,000
2017£228,725£73,500£140,000£120,750
2018£214,750£86,000£144,500£132,796
2019£274,645£105,000£146,500£129,500
2020£247,500£68,000£156,000£122,500
2021£251,000£71,500£155,950£139,975
2022£250,000£80,000£170,000£153,000
2023£292,500£89,575£177,750£131,498
2024£267,275£125,000£177,000£142,500
2025£290,000£100,000£186,000£157,500
2026£312,500£100,000£210,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Middleforth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Middleforth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£121£157£130
2017£182£128£163£130
2018£214£121£158£160
2019£220£163£178£153
2020£211£116£183£142
2021£227£109£181£161
2022£256£125£202£184
2023£261£170£207£220
2024£212£177£212£178
2025£251£154£229£192
2026£293£166£255£219
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Middleforth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Middleforth in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Middleforth

Is Middleforth safe?

Middleforth records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Middleforth?

The median sale price in Middleforth is £195,000 (about £234 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Middleforth?

Middleforth has 4 primary schools (4 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Middleforth?

Middleforth scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Middleforth sits around rank 13,471 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Middleforth?

The average household income in Middleforth is around £44,601 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Middleforth?

Middleforth is represented by 1 elected councillor: Joan Mary Burrows (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Middleforth

PR19RF

Tollgate

PR19QR

Hawkhurst Road

PR19BW

Woodville Road

PR19YA

Park Close

PR19QX

Talbot Road

PR19RJ

Gaskell Road

PR19QN

Greenbank Road

PR19DL

Kingsfold Drive

PR19XX

Stricklands Lane

PR19AB

Cop Lane

PR19YL

Little Close

PR19RE

Riverside Road

PR19FP

Weirden Close

PR19RD

Fairhaven Road

PR19TZ

Smalley Croft

PR19HJ

Martinfield Road

PR19DE

Claytongate Drive

PR19HA

Alderfield

PR19RP

Dove Avenue

PR19DH

Higher Croft

PR19EB

Ryefield Avenue

PR19JR

Prospect Place

PR19NX

Lacy Avenue

PR19NQ

Sycamore Drive

PR19FR

Two Acre Lane

PR19JE

New Lane

PR19HP

Highfield Drive

PR19LN

Sorrel Court

PR19YS

Sage Court

PR19DR

Woodville Road

PR19YE

Hill Road South

PR19LB

Greencroft

PR19XU

Stricklands Lane

PR19DT

Woodville Road West

PR19YD

Park Road

PR19NR

Sycamore Drive

PR19ZD

Birch Tree Drive

PR19RB

Stanley Avenue

PR19JL

Hall Road

PR19BE

Abbey Walk

PR19HH

Malthouse Way

PR19AR

Old Wood Road

PR19NY

Bussel Road

PR19EE

Long Butts

PR19QU

Talbot Road

PR19ET

Old Hey Croft

PR19RL

Wren Avenue

PR19QD

Leyland Road

PR19TE

Factory Lane

PR19LD

Greencroft

PR19FG

Braid Close

PR19HR

Sunbury Avenue

PR19QP

Leyland Road

PR19JD

New Lane

PR19XY

Park View

PR19HS

Houghton Road

PR19ED

Oldfield

PR19JY

Middleforth Court

PR19HN

Peterfield Road

PR19ZB

Maltings Way

PR19EA

Fairham Avenue

PR19HY

Marshalls Brow

PR19QJ

Leyland Road

PR19LR

Hawkshead

PR19YJ

Berryfield

PR19RR

Stonefield

PR19XR

Leyland Road

PR19EH

Hawksbury Drive

PR19DA

Pope Lane

PR19EX

Stone Croft

PR19QE

Leyland Road

PR19QQ

Buller Avenue

PR19TB

Middleforth Green

PR19TG

Penwortham Hall Gardens

PR19JA

Marshalls Brow

PR19QS

Hawkhurst Road

PR19FS

Fryers Close

PR19DY

Aspinall Close

PR19BA

Pope Lane

PR19RH

Havelock Road

PR19RQ

Lark Avenue

PR19NG

Fieldfare Close

PR19RU

Margaret Road

PR19YG

Mayfield Close

PR19YB

Park Close

PR19HQ

Bank Parade

PR19XW

Ridge Way

PR19LJ

Bloomfield Grange

PR19FT

Chain House Lane

PR19LL

Rosemary Court

PR19DG

Fryer Close

PR19BY

Pope Lane

PR19NT

Charnock Avenue

PR19HT

Houghton Close

PR19NS

Parrock Close

PR19HU

Bishopsway

PR19EU

Crofters Walk

PR19XT

Stricklands Lane

PR19EY

Marl Croft

PR19HX

Leyfield

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.