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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 34 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
34
Deprivation level
2/10
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
18(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.26(-23%)
Shoplifting
3.74(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.57(-60%)
Public order
3.23(-68%)
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 77 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Penwortham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £493,000.

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
Detached24£346,500
Flats6£136,500
Semi-Detached43£225,000
Terraced4£176,000

10 years median price trend in Penwortham South

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.