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Samlesbury & Walton

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About

Samlesbury & Walton ward encompasses a mix of rural and semi-rural landscapes on the eastern edge of South Ribble. The area is defined by the River Ribble, which forms its northern boundary, and includes agricultural land and smaller settlements. The ward contains the historic Samlesbury Hall, a timber-framed medieval manor house set within its own grounds. This greenbelt area features several farms and is characterised by open fields and country lanes.

The ward includes the village of Walton-le-Dale, which lies at a confluence of the River Darwen and the Ribble, historically significant for its bridges. Residential development is primarily focused here, with local amenities serving the community. The M6 and M61 motorways run nearby, influencing the area's connectivity. The overall environment balances historical sites with functional modern infrastructure amid a predominantly agricultural setting.

Area overview

On average Samlesbury & Walton has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 4.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Samlesbury & Walton is £51,098 per year. There are 3 schools in Samlesbury & Walton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Samlesbury & Walton is home to around 4,138 people, with a population density of about 168.1 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Samlesbury & Walton Population
4,138
Population density
168.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.21(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.13(+40%)
Shoplifting
12.81(+122%)
Other theft
11.12(+68%)
Public order
6.52(-36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,789
91.59%
Indian
95
2.3%
Other White
62
1.5%
Pakistani
42
1.02%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.89%
Total population: 4,137

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,162
33.59%
Level 3 (A level)
672
19.43%
No qualifications
503
14.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
471
13.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
337
9.74%
Total 16+ residents: 3,459

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
737
41.01%
Owns with a mortgage
654
36.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
258
14.36%
Other social rented
94
5.23%
Other forms of private rent
41
2.28%
Total households: 1,797

Property prices in Samlesbury & Walton

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£212
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£146K – £290K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £212 per square foot) in Samlesbury & Walton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Samlesbury & Walton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£362,000£256
Semi-Detached19£220,000£227
Terraced26£149,113£183
Flats1£133,000£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Samlesbury & Walton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Samlesbury & Walton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£152,000£110,000
2017£281,000£122,750£105,000
2018£269,950£140,000£123,000
2019£341,475£180,000£118,475
2020£280,000£173,000£122,000
2021£368,500£160,750£135,000
2022£340,000£183,975£145,200
2023£395,000£202,500£135,000
2024£440,000£188,750£138,500
2025£366,000£182,475£150,000
2026£297,500£227,500£148,226
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Samlesbury & Walton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Samlesbury & Walton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£157£119
2017£186£160£137
2018£202£157£157
2019£238£179£153
2020£203£184£155
2021£214£177£151
2022£236£208£187
2023£269£206£179
2024£252£217£168
2025£252£225£193
2026£222£217£171
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Samlesbury & Walton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Samlesbury & Walton in the last year.

All postcodes in Samlesbury & Walton

PR54DB

Bannister Hall Lane

PR54JU

Queensdale Close

PR54EA

Blackburn Road

PR54DR

Bridge Street

PR50UG

Dean Lane

PR54DU

Brook Street

PR54BJ

Cuerdale Lane

PR54AH

Bridge Terrace

PR54EQ

Bannister Hall Crescent

PR50XA

Cuerdale Lane

PR54BL

The Drive

PR54AB

Victoria Road

PR54EF

Ashtree Court

PR54JT

Darwen View

PR54HW

Barn Flatt Close

PR54AA

Victoria Road

PR54HR

Higher Walton Road

PR54AN

South Ribble Street

PR50UA

Roach Road

PR50UQ

Nabs Head Lane

PR54HN

St Patricks Place

PR54HP

Lady Place

PR54BE

Cooper Hill Close

PR54EP

Cuerdale Lane

PR54BQ

Knot Lane

PR50UF

Bezza Lane

PR54AR

Clough Avenue

PR50RN

Goose Foot Close

PR54BP

Cuerdale Lane

PR50TY

Huntley Lane

PR50UZ

Blue Slate Fold

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.