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Samlesbury & Walton

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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 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 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Samlesbury & Walton Population

4,138

Population density

168.1 per km²

Crime

Anti-social behaviour

31.17(+67%)

Violence and sexual offences

26.82(-28%)

Shoplifting

15.47(+171%)

Other theft

11.84(+79%)

Public order

7.49(-26%)

North West average

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

Economics

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

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 47 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Samlesbury & Walton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £600,000.

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	12	£348,500	£218,500	£303,750	£421,250	£550,500
Flats	1	£133,000	£133,000	£133,000	£133,000	£133,000
Semi-Detached	9	£227,500	£142,800	£170,000	£240,000	£285,400
Terraced	25	£159,950	£106,000	£125,000	£186,000	£226,400

10 years median price trend in Samlesbury & Walton

Data Sources

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

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

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