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About

Preesall ward sits on the northern bank of the River Wyre estuary, characterised by its flat, reclaimed mossland landscape. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing developments and older properties spread across the main settlements of Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea. The local economy has historical ties to salt mining, though agriculture and commuting to larger nearby towns are now more common. A network of quiet lanes and footpaths crosses the agricultural fields.

The western edge of the ward is defined by the wide tidal estuary, with Knott End featuring a ferry slipway and views across to Fleetwood. This riverside location supports birdlife and walking along the coastal path. The area maintains a distinct, separate identity from the more tourist-focused centres elsewhere in Wyre, with a focus on local community facilities and services. The vast, open skies and expansive horizon over the water are a defining feature of the landscape here.

Area overview

On average Preesall has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Preesall is £33,541 per year. The median sale price in Preesall is £185,000 (around £223 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £235,000. There are 3 schools in Preesall: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Preesall is home to around 5,656 people, with a population density of about 392.4 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Preesall Population
5,656
Population density
392.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.35(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.16(+12%)
Public order
6.01(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.24(-53%)
Other theft
2.3(-65%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,491
96.98%
Other White
36
0.64%
Irish
28
0.49%
Other Asian
16
0.28%
Chinese
15
0.26%
Total population: 5,662

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,210
24.5%
No qualifications
1,199
24.28%
Level 3 (A level)
758
15.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
681
13.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
486
9.84%
Total 16+ residents: 4,938

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,431
52.53%
Owns with a mortgage
684
25.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
408
14.98%
Other social rented
124
4.55%
Other forms of private rent
58
2.13%
Total households: 2,724

Property prices in Preesall

Median price: £185,000
Price per sq ft: £223
Sales (last 12 months): 80
Typical range (middle 50%): £160K – £235K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £223 per square foot) in Preesall area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Preesall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£240,000£237
Semi-Detached52£185,000£232
Terraced4£117,475£176
Flats5£112,000£173

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Preesall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Preesall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255,000£94,000£117,500£118,125
2017£214,000£110,000£138,475£127,500
2018£245,000£122,500£127,500£138,000
2019£245,000£107,750£129,225£115,000
2020£242,500£135,500£135,000£122,000
2021£272,500£93,000£150,000£130,000
2022£295,000£121,750£169,973£141,000
2023£270,000£130,000£167,500£123,750
2024£279,000£111,470£170,000£133,000
2025£273,000£130,000£183,000£143,000
2026£255,000£118,750£172,750—
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Preesall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Preesall.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174£142£146£133
2017£150£172£158£116
2018£189£169£165£111
2019£175£177£171£116
2020£186£175£183£112
2021£215£158£204£142
2022£217£205£213£172
2023£244£242£209£124
2024£223£168£225£134
2025£238£166£232£187
2026£191£192£229—
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Preesall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Preesall in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wyre district.

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,914
Band C£2,187
Band D£2,461
Band E£3,007
Band F£3,554
Band G£4,101
Band H£4,921

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Preesall ward.

Local councillors

Ashley Sorensen

Preesall - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Claire Louise Rimmer

Preesall - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Collette Rushforth

Preesall - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent