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Penwortham South

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About

Penwortham South lies on the western bank of the River Ribble, directly opposite the city of Preston. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more modern developments. Its main thoroughfare is Liverpool Road, which carries local traffic and provides essential retail services. The community is served by several primary schools and local shops, creating a self-contained neighbourhood feel distinct from the urban centre across the river.

A significant green space is Hurst Grange Park, which offers recreational fields, a bowling green, and walks along the river's edge. The area's topography includes a noticeable slope down towards the riverbank. Local infrastructure includes the vital Penwortham Bypass, which routes through traffic away from the residential streets. The distinct, curved alignment of the old Liverpool Road bridge approach remains a visible feature in the landscape near the river.

Area overview

On average Penwortham South has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penwortham South is £58,616 per year. There are 3 schools in Penwortham South: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Penwortham South is home to around 5,889 people, with a population density of about 2,390.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penwortham South Population
5,889
Population density
2,390.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.24(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.43(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.4(-62%)
Shoplifting
3.23(-44%)
Public order
2.89(-71%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,364
91.12%
Indian
166
2.82%
Other White
81
1.38%
Irish
47
0.8%
White and Asian (mixed)
41
0.7%
Total population: 5,887

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,965
39.46%
Level 3 (A level)
899
18.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
670
13.45%
No qualifications
608
12.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
407
8.17%
Total 16+ residents: 4,980

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,422
54.4%
Owns with a mortgage
881
33.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
205
7.84%
Other forms of private rent
54
2.07%
Other social rented
40
1.53%
Total households: 2,614

Property prices in Penwortham South

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £238,250 in Penwortham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £960,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Penwortham South 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 Penwortham South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced5£133,000
Semi-Detached45£225,000
Flats8£136,500
Detached26£368,000

10 years median price trend in Penwortham South

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

All postcodes in Penwortham South

PR10PT

Hornbeam Close

PR19YX

Penwortham Court

PR10QA

Manor Grove

PR19PH

Marsh Way

PR10QQ

Whitefield Road

PR10QL

Parklands Avenue

PR10PJ

Cherry Wood

PR19AQ

The Court

PR10PH

Juniper Close

PR10NE

Moor Avenue

PR19BH

Croft Bank

PR19XQ

Valley Road

PR10QP

Carlisle Avenue

PR10UU

The Grove

PR10XF

Moorside Drive

PR10XS

Beechway

PR10TD

Greenway

PR10SJ

Woodfield Close

PR10PB

Birch Avenue

PR10QN

Parklands Close

PR10YE

Hazel Close

PR10LJ

Mayflower Avenue

PR10NN

Tarn Close

PR10YJ

Walnut Close

PR19PN

Marsh Way

PR10ND

Moor Avenue

PR19JX

Abbot Meadow

PR10TH

Danesway

PR10NY

Townlea Close

PR10TE

Cloverfield

PR10XR

Walton Avenue

PR10WZ

Woodfold

PR10UX

Broad Oak Lane

PR10XE

Manor Avenue

PR10XB

Broad Oak Lane

PR10UY

Broad Oak Lane

PR10NJ

Willow Close

PR19AT

Cromwell Road

PR19YN

Wingates

PR19AL

The Aspels

PR10XD

Marl Avenue

PR10XX

Ashtree Grove

PR10NW

Moorfield Close

PR10SD

Broad Oak

PR19XP

Valley Road

PR19XH

Hill Road

PR10PS

Magnolia Road

PR19AE

Cop Lane

PR19LP

Appletree Close

PR10TB

Longfield

PR10XH

Manor Avenue

PR19AX

Rydal Avenue

PR10XY

Oaklands Drive

PR10YH

Rowan Close

PR10YD

Cross Halls

PR10QU

Wilton Grove

PR10SE

Whitebeam Close

PR10PG

Brandwood

PR19XL

Clifton Drive

PR10LP

Birch Avenue

PR10NA

Liverpool Road

PR19AD

Cop Lane

PR10NL

Central Drive

PR10PE

Cedar Way

PR10UT

Westmorland Close

PR10PP

Chestnut Avenue

PR10TJ

Highland Avenue

PR10XT

Elmwood Drive

PR10TL

Langholme Road

PR19LQ

Blackberry Way

PR10UR

Cop Lane

PR10BH

Belgrave Avenue

PR19XN

Alcester Avenue

PR10QS

Manor Lane

PR19BD

Hurst Park

PR10QR

Whitefield Road

PR10UN

Oak Close

PR19BN

Wood Bank

PR10US

Cop Lane

PR10XU

Broadwood Close

PR10YQ

Almond Close

PR10NQ

The Spinney

PR10NP

Howick Moor Lane

PR19YP

Corncroft

PR19YT

Hill Road South

PR10YA

Larchwood

PR19AP

Aspels Nook

PR10XP

Broad Oak Green

PR19YQ

Far Field

PR10NH

Whitefield Road

PR10PR

Blackthorn Drive

PR10PL

Lime Close

PR19AA

Poplar Drive

PR10RH

Whitefield Road

PR10XW

Millbrook Way

PR19PL

Marsh Way

PR10QD

Liverpool Road

PR10TA

Manor Lane

PR10XQ

Oak Avenue

PR10XA

Broad Oak Lane

Data Sources

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