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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

PR19QH

Leyland Road

PR19RT

Solway Close

PR19ED

Oldfield

PR19QA

Leyland Road

PR19QR

Hawkhurst Road

PR19TB

Middleforth Green

PR19EA

Fairham Avenue

PR19LD

Greencroft

PR19LL

Rosemary Court

PR19NG

Fieldfare Close

PR19QQ

Buller Avenue

PR19DD

Pope Lane

PR19FN

Woodburn Grove

PR19JP

Woodlands Avenue

PR19DY

Aspinall Close

PR19HB

Alderfield

PR19RJ

Gaskell Road

PR19EG

Copper Beeches

PR19BB

Pope Lane

PR19EN

Padway

PR19QJ

Leyland Road

PR19UT

Factory Lane

PR19FP

Weirden Close

PR19DX

Forshaw Road

PR19EU

Crofters Walk

PR19BU

Cinnamon Court

PR19FR

Two Acre Lane

PR19RL

Wren Avenue

PR19DU

Broadfield Drive

PR19QY

Ribble Close

PR19EY

Marl Croft

PR19NJ

Moss Acre Road

PR19QU

Talbot Road

PR19XX

Stricklands Lane

PR19HL

Martinfield Road

PR19JL

Hall Road

PR19JW

Marshall's Brow

PR19DN

Kingsfold Drive

PR19JY

Middleforth Court

PR19YJ

Berryfield

PR19AY

Windsor Avenue

PR19BW

Woodville Road

PR19JJ

New Lane

PR19RU

Margaret Road

PR19EB

Ryefield Avenue

PR19NT

Charnock Avenue

PR19XR

Leyland Road

PR19JS

Finches Cottages

PR19FF

Cloughfield

PR19XU

Stricklands Lane

PR19BX

Woodcroft Close

PR19JQ

Pope Lane

PR19DE

Claytongate Drive

PR19DL

Kingsfold Drive

PR19LJ

Bloomfield Grange

PR19NY

Bussel Road

PR19DJ

Lower Croft

PR19QD

Leyland Road

PR19HD

Alderfield

PR19JE

New Lane

PR19RF

Tollgate

PR19ZB

Maltings Way

Data Sources

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