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Walton-le-Dale East

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About

Walton-le-Dale East is a primarily residential ward situated on the eastern bank of the River Ribble, directly opposite the town centre of Preston. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from interwar semis to more recent developments, with local commerce focused along Higher Walton Road. The geography is defined by the river and the presence of the M6 and M61 motorways, which border the ward, influencing its layout and connectivity.

The ward includes the historic core of Higher Walton and stretches towards the open spaces of Cuerden Valley Park on its eastern fringe. Industrial and business parks are located near the motorway junctions, providing local employment. The River Ribble and its associated paths offer recreational walking, with the notable old stone bridge providing a pedestrian link across to Preston.

Area overview

On average Walton-le-Dale East has low 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 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walton-le-Dale East is £47,567 per year. There are 2 schools in Walton-le-Dale East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Walton-le-Dale East is home to around 4,742 people, with a population density of about 3,482.9 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walton-le-Dale East Population
4,742
Population density
3,482.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.54(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.48(+81%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.75(-25%)
Public order
5.69(-44%)
Other theft
5.27(-20%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,298
90.6%
Indian
113
2.38%
Other White
98
2.07%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
0.89%
Irish
30
0.63%
Total population: 4,744

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,236
32.64%
Level 3 (A level)
753
19.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
577
15.24%
No qualifications
549
14.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
355
9.37%
Total 16+ residents: 3,787

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
869
43.54%
Owns outright
763
38.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
236
11.82%
Other social rented
78
3.91%
Other forms of private rent
28
1.4%
Total households: 1,996

Property prices in Walton-le-Dale East

Median price£201,000
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £249K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £201,000 (about £243 per square foot) in Walton-le-Dale East area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £380,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walton-le-Dale East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£275,500£264
Semi-Detached38£194,000£245
Terraced14£172,500£192
Flats7£114,000£188

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walton-le-Dale East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walton-le-Dale East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£202,500£104,250£158,498£148,995
2017£212,000£95,000£150,000£136,500
2018£219,950£113,000£162,498£120,250
2019£232,500£87,000£158,500£126,000
2020£227,000£102,500£157,000£107,500
2021£270,000£104,000£180,000£145,250
2022£301,750£112,000£195,000£110,000
2023£312,000£129,500£197,000£112,500
2024£315,995£114,975£185,000£135,000
2025£291,500£113,000£198,750£151,000
2026£278,000£114,000£192,250£165,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walton-le-Dale East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walton-le-Dale East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£164£177£170
2017£193£146£186£148
2018£213£159£185£145
2019£217£172£189£144
2020£207£180£187£151
2021£230£164£205£171
2022£253£176£235£160
2023£284£203£231£155
2024£254£161£242£183
2025£288£199£243£190
2026£281£183£231£196
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walton-le-Dale East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Walton-le-Dale East in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Walton-le-Dale East

Is Walton-le-Dale East safe?

Walton-le-Dale East records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Walton-le-Dale East?

The median sale price in Walton-le-Dale East is £201,000 (about £243 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Walton-le-Dale East?

Walton-le-Dale East has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Walton-le-Dale East?

Walton-le-Dale East scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Walton-le-Dale East sits around rank 23,564 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Walton-le-Dale East?

The average household income in Walton-le-Dale East is around £47,567 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Walton-le-Dale East?

Walton-le-Dale East is represented by 2 elected councillors: Chris Lomax (Labour Party) and Hilary Clare Bedford (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Walton-le-Dale East

PR54TB

Duddle Lane

PR54NU

Abbotts Close

PR54RS

Ambleside Close

PR56RN

Brindle Road

PR56AA

Charnley Fold Lane

PR54LW

Devonport Close

PR54TD

Severn Drive

PR54JZ

Kilsby Close

PR54TH

Lulworth Place

PR54TT

Tennyson Place

PR54TN

Masefield Place

PR56BE

Charnley Fold Lane

PR56DQ

Applewood Close

PR56QB

School Street

PR56GN

Longworth Street

PR54LZ

Roworth Close

PR56DE

Pearwood Close

PR54RL

Chorley Road

PR54LF

Beechill Close

PR56BW

Alderwood Road

PR56DJ

Honeywood Avenue

PR54NT

Halliwell Heights

PR54JX

Fareham Close

PR54RE

Pear Tree Crescent

PR54TJ

Selkirk Drive

PR56QA

Brandiforth Street

PR54RJ

Holland Avenue

PR56YA

Cottage Lane

PR54PF

Farm Lane

PR54HZ

Holland House Court

PR56QN

Balshaw Street

PR54TS

Fairfax Place

PR54TU

Wordsworth Place

PR54TY

Albany Drive

PR54TQ

Lawrence Avenue

PR54NX

Mosney Fold

PR54NF

Lowesby Close

PR54NE

Neath Close

PR54JS

Chorley Road

PR56DG

Cottonwood Close

PR54RR

Grasmere Close

PR54PL

Hunters Lodge

PR54PQ

Chestnut Close

PR56EZ

Pear Tree Street

PR56DS

Walnutwood Avenue

PR54NH

Hampshire Road

PR56DT

Walnutwood Avenue

PR54HY

Holland House Road

PR54RD

Pear Tree Crescent

PR54NL

Allington Close

PR56GA

Brandiforth Street

PR54TE

Severn Drive

PR56RT

Sollams Close

PR54RH

Pear Tree Close

PR54RT

Buttermere Close

PR56DP

Olivewood Road

PR56PS

Charnley Fold Industrial Estate

PR54JH

Holland House Road

PR54PR

The Vineyard

PR54TL

Selkirk Drive

PR54NB

Millcombe Way

PR54UA

Grenville Avenue

PR54PA

Chorley Road

PR56YZ

The Meadows

PR54TA

Duddle Lane

PR54NJ

Hampshire Road

PR54JF

Ambleway

PR54RA

Renshaw Drive

PR56DR

Aspenwood Close

PR56QL

Station Road

PR54TR

Wellington Place

PR56ZJ

Cottage Lane

PR54JG

Holland House Road

PR54JR

Chorley Road

PR56DU

Brindle Road

PR54TX

Albany Drive

PR54JW

Elmsett Road

PR54EU

Alton Crescent

PR54PD

Chorley Road

PR54TP

Milton Close

PR54ND

Odell Way

PR54NG

Ilway

PR54RB

Renshaw Drive

PR54LG

Crowell Way

PR56GB

School Street

PR54LR

Lonmore

PR54LY

Somersby Close

PR56QJ

Charnley Fold Lane

PR54RN

Coniston Drive

PR54RG

Orchard Close

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.