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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 71 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
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

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 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
Terraced30£158,225
Detached17£290,000
Flats3£97,000
Semi-Detached37£186,000

10 years median price trend in Middleforth

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

All postcodes in Middleforth

PR19NU

Evesham Avenue

PR19QW

Middleforth

PR19NN

Sherburn Road

PR19HB

Alderfield

PR19JJ

New Lane

PR19RA

Fraser Avenue

PR19PA

Studholme Avenue

PR19PD

Leyland Road

PR19BB

Pope Lane

PR19BJ

Pope Walk

PR19JS

Finches Cottages

PR19NJ

Moss Acre Road

PR19RT

Solway Close

PR19DN

Kingsfold Drive

PR19DU

Broadfield Drive

PR19JN

Pope Lane

PR19JH

New Lane

PR19QT

Margaret Road

PR19DD

Pope Lane

PR19TH

Pembury Avenue

PR19XS

Leyland Road

PR19AY

Windsor Avenue

PR19QA

Leyland Road

PR19DF

Higher Croft

PR19JP

Woodlands Avenue

PR19LA

Greencroft

PR19DB

Pope Lane

PR19QL

Brydeck Avenue

PR19RN

Swallow Avenue

PR19EJ

Hawksbury Drive

PR19DJ

Lower Croft

PR19EG

Copper Beeches

PR19UT

Factory Lane

PR19HE

Malthouse Way

PR19DQ

Woodville Road

PR19EN

Padway

PR19BP

Bloomfield Grange

PR19DS

Charnley Close

PR19ND

Studholme Crescent

PR19EL

Padway

PR19FF

Cloughfield

PR19QY

Ribble Close

PR19NP

Sycamore Drive

PR19JT

Burnside Way

PR19SQ

Leyland Road

PR19JW

Marshall's Brow

PR19JB

Park Lane

PR19PR

Stansford Court

PR19BU

Cinnamon Court

PR19JU

Marshalls Close

PR19DP

Bannisters Bit

PR19QB

Leyland Road

PR19HL

Martinfield Road

PR19FN

Woodburn Grove

PR19HD

Alderfield

PR19JQ

Pope Lane

PR19TJ

Pembury Avenue

PR19DX

Forshaw Road

PR19QH

Leyland Road

PR19FU

Wood End

PR19TD

Factory Lane

PR19BX

Woodcroft Close

Data Sources

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