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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.

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.