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Samlesbury & Walton

About

Samlesbury & Walton ward is located in South Ribble, Lancashire. The area includes the villages of Samlesbury and Walton-le-Dale, with a mix of rural and suburban landscapes. Samlesbury is known for its historic church and the nearby Samlesbury Hall, a 14th-century manor house. Walton-le-Dale has a more residential character, with local amenities and schools serving the community.

The ward is bordered by the River Ribble, providing green spaces and walking routes. Industrial estates and business parks are found along the A6, contributing to the local economy. The M6 motorway runs nearby, offering connections to Preston and beyond. The area retains a village feel while being close to urban centres.

Area overview

On average Samlesbury & Walton has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Samlesbury & Walton is £46,122 per year. There are 3 schools in Samlesbury & Walton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Samlesbury & Walton Population

4,138

Population density

168.1 per km²

Demographics

British

3,789

91.59%

Indian

2.3%

Other White

1.5%

Pakistani

1.02%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.89%

Total population: 4,137

Housing

Owns outright

737

41.01%

Owns with a mortgage

654

36.39%

Private landlord or letting agency

258

14.36%

Other social rented

5.23%

Other forms of private rent

2.28%

Total households: 1,797

Property prices in Samlesbury & Walton

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 in Samlesbury & Walton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £745,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Samlesbury & Walton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	14	£365,000	£225,500	£308,750	£490,625	£650,750
Flats	1	£133,000	£133,000	£133,000	£133,000	£133,000
Semi-Detached	12	£233,750	£149,100	£170,000	£253,750	£301,300
Terraced	29	£140,000	£102,000	£123,500	£170,000	£224,800

10 years median price trend in Samlesbury & Walton

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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