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About

St Ambrose ward is located in the southern part of South Ribble, primarily encompassing the residential area of Penwortham. The ward is bordered by the River Ribble to the north, with the A59 road serving as a key thoroughfare. Housing is a mix of semi-detached and detached properties, alongside local shopping parades catering to daily needs. The area includes several primary schools and community spaces like Kingsfold Drive playing fields.

The landscape is characterised by its proximity to the river, offering green corridors and walking paths. Local governance focuses on planning and infrastructure within its established neighbourhoods. A notable local feature is the annual Penwortham Gala, a community event with a history spanning several decades. The ward functions as a residential district with direct connections to Preston city centre via the bridges over the Ribble.

Area overview

On average St Ambrose has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 164 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Ambrose is £48,504 per year. There are 1 schools in St Ambrose: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Ambrose is home to around 4,206 people, with a population density of about 4,756.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
164
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Ambrose Population
4,206
Population density
4,756.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
101.76(+447%)
Violence and sexual offences
85.35(+130%)
Shoplifting
40.89(+616%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.21(+125%)
Public order
12.84(+27%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,945
93.79%
Other White
69
1.64%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
41
0.97%
Pakistani
27
0.64%
Chinese
20
0.48%
Total population: 4,206

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
942
26.66%
Level 3 (A level)
714
20.21%
No qualifications
585
16.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
555
15.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
368
10.42%
Total 16+ residents: 3,533

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
710
34.92%
Owns with a mortgage
694
34.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
330
16.23%
Other social rented
211
10.38%
Other forms of private rent
51
2.51%
Total households: 2,033

Property prices in St Ambrose

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in St Ambrose area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £395,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Ambrose 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 St Ambrose over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£275,000
Flats3£82,500
Semi-Detached18£168,000
Terraced31£145,000

10 years median price trend in St Ambrose

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Ambrose.

All postcodes in St Ambrose

PR253LP

St Ambrose

PR252NY

Hill Walk

PR254XJ

Bow Street

PR253LZ

Churchill Way

PR253NJ

East Street

PR254AD

Balmoral Avenue

PR253NR

Northgate

PR253SH

Orchard Street

PR252NU

Rothwell Court

PR253HH

Stanley Street

PR254ZQ

Beaumaris Road

PR253HN

Princess Street

PR253PR

Wilton Place

PR254XH

St Ambrose Terrace

PR253SN

Hewitt Street

PR254HY

Lynton Avenue

PR252NX

Pearfield

PR253GG

St Ambrose

PR253HJ

Sandfield Street

PR253SJ

Spring Street

PR254YY

Denbigh Close

PR254ZL

Ryden Avenue

PR253PF

Brantwood Drive

PR254HT

Wrights Fold

PR254UT

Edinburgh Close

PR254YB

Bow Lane

PR254YD

Bent Lane

PR253NQ

Northgate

PR253QX

Kennett Drive

PR254HR

Bent Lane

PR254HU

Conway Avenue

PR253HB

Turpin Green Lane

PR253SR

Hampden Road

PR254NU

Derby Street

PR254YL

Hill Road

PR253SP

Hastings Road

PR254SZ

The Cloisters

PR254SU

Belvedere Road

PR254YJ

Albert Road

PR254SW

The Chase

PR254UU

Stirling Close

PR254ZY

St Catherines Close

PR254HQ

Bent Lane

PR254HX

Balmoral Avenue

PR253HA

Turpin Green Lane

PR255UW

Ambrose Street

PR254XA

Moss Lane

PR253NE

Chapel Brow

PR253NH

Chapel Brow

PR253NS

Westwood Road

PR254SH

Moss Lane

PR254ZH

Russell Avenue

PR252NZ

Pearfield

PR253NP

Golden Hill Lane

PR254HS

Bent Lane

PR254NX

George Street

PR253SQ

Somerset Road

PR253SL

Orchard Street

PR254XB

Railway Street

PR254ZJ

Glamis Road

PR254XU

Melton Place

PR254YN

Ryden Avenue

PR254HP

Bent Lane

PR254ZD

Bent Lane

PR253NN

Golden Hill

PR254XE

Church Street

PR254YH

Sandringham Avenue

PR254ZN

Whernside Way

PR253NZ

Station Brow

PR253PN

Helmsley Green

PR254JA

Heald House Road

PR254NT

Preston Road

PR253NL

Fleetwood Street

PR253QW

Kennett Drive

PR253HL

Starkie Street

PR254YP

Glamis Road

PR254ST

Boundary Street

PR254JX

St Ambrose

PR254ZS

Ingleborough Way

PR254YX

Harlech Drive

PR253PG

Olympian Way

PR254NY

George Street

PR254XD

Marshalls Brow

PR254YQ

Arundel Way

PR254YA

Bow Lane

PR254ZR

Ingleborough Way

PR254SJ

Moss Lane

PR254YE

Young Avenue

PR253PY

Stratfield Place

PR254SX

Clarence Street

PR253HE

Goulding Avenue

PR253PL

Woburn Green

PR254ZE

Young Avenue

PR254PA

Cross Street

PR254ZP

Knowsley Road

PR253NF

Farington Gate

PR254SY

Clarence Street

PR253PT

Burghley Court

PR253SS

Beech Road

PR254ZB

Murray Street

Data Sources

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