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Walton-le-Dale West

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About

Walton-le-Dale West is a primarily residential ward situated on the western side of the River Ribble, directly opposite Preston city centre. The area features a mix of housing, from post-war terraces to more modern developments, alongside local shopping parades catering to daily needs. Its landscape is characterised by the steep southern bank of the river valley, offering elevated views across the water.

The ward contains the historic core of Walton-le-Dale village, with St. Leonard's Church and its surrounding older buildings providing a focal point. A notable feature is the site of the former Walton Summit canal basin, an 18th-century transshipment point linking the Leeds and Liverpool Canal to the River Ribble. Green spaces include Coote's Wood and Miller Park, with paths leading down to the riverside.

Area overview

On average Walton-le-Dale West has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.3% 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 West is £50,392 per year. There are 1 schools in Walton-le-Dale West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Walton-le-Dale West is home to around 4,658 people, with a population density of about 1,650.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walton-le-Dale West Population
4,658
Population density
1,650.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.69(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.9(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.44(-28%)
Vehicle crime
4.72(-21%)
Other theft
4.72(-28%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,251
91.28%
Other White
97
2.08%
Indian
71
1.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
35
0.75%
Total population: 4,657

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,414
36.63%
Level 3 (A level)
765
19.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
505
13.08%
No qualifications
477
12.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
334
8.65%
Total 16+ residents: 3,860

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
918
46.58%
Owns outright
816
41.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
145
7.36%
Other social rented
50
2.54%
Other forms of private rent
28
1.42%
Total households: 1,971

Property prices in Walton-le-Dale West

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Walton-le-Dale West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walton-le-Dale West 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 Walton-le-Dale West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced3£177,500
Semi-Detached43£185,000
Flats3£137,500
Detached38£310,375

10 years median price trend in Walton-le-Dale West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walton-le-Dale West.

All postcodes in Walton-le-Dale West

PR19AW

Woodhall Road

PR54PG

Hennel Lane

PR54NY

The Boulevard

PR55UG

Denby Close

PR54QQ

Devon Close

PR54LH

Hennel Lane

PR54QB

Allerton Road

PR54GL

Osborne Road

PR55UL

Hennel Lane

PR55QS

Hennel Lane

PR19TY

Old Tram Road

PR54LN

Beechwood Avenue

PR55UJ

Hennel Lane

PR54QL

Cinnamon Hill Drive South

PR54GE

Windsor Road

PR19ZE

Firs Drive

PR19HF

Walton-le-Dale West

PR54LT

The Oaks

PR19ZF

New Beech Close

PR54NN

Dovetree Close

PR54GN

Balmoral Road

PR54GS

Rutland Avenue

PR55UN

Todd Lane North

PR54NZ

The Close

PR55QT

The Ferns

PR54NP

Summerfield Close

PR54QU

Marlborough Drive

PR19AG

Greenhill Close

PR54LQ

Clough Avenue

PR55UD

Fieldside Close

PR54JN

Chorley Road

PR19SE

Claytongate Drive

PR54QH

Windsor Road

PR19SL

Eagleton Way

PR55QZ

Leigh Brow

PR19BF

Laurel Crescent

PR55BY

Lilac Grove

PR54WR

High Meadow

PR19AZ

Oakdale Drive

PR54LL

Oakwood Avenue

PR54DF

Brookbridge Close

PR54NW

The Vale

PR55UF

The Doultons

PR54PE

Dorchester Avenue

PR54QP

Cinnamon Hill Drive North

PR54QX

Marlborough Drive

PR54QR

Alexandra Road

PR55UW

Kilngate

PR19SW

Tudor Road

PR54QE

Windsor Road

PR19SP

Pinewood Road

PR54GQ

Marlborough Drive

PR55QU

Badgers Way

PR55UH

Leigh House Courtyard

PR54GB

Norfolk Road

PR54QT

Marlborough Drive

PR54LU

Valley View

PR54GP

Cavendish Place

PR55ZA

Cherry Trees

PR55WA

Sherwood Court

PR54GD

Sefton Road

PR54LA

Hennel Lane

PR54QJ

York Close

PR54JE

Drakes Hollow

PR19ZN

Pear Tree Gardens

PR54LJ

Heaton Close

PR19ZG

Ashdale Crescent

PR54DG

Leigh Meadows

PR54LB

Hennel Lane

PR54LE

Hennel Lane

PR19SH

Stephenage Park

PR54LS

Oakland Glen

PR19BG

Holly Close

PR54EW

Walton-le-Dale West

PR54NA

Jasmine Road

PR19ZJ

Lyme Road

PR54QN

Sandringham Road

PR54GT

Chatsworth Road

PR54QA

Regent Road

PR54JL

Walton Green

PR54AF

Springwood Close

PR54NR

Carrwood Way

PR54GJ

Dorset Avenue

PR54QS

Alexandra Road

PR54LD

Hennel Lane

PR19SJ

Condor Way

PR54NS

Bellis Way

PR54GR

Kent Avenue

PR19ZH

Elmtree Avenue

PR55BZ

Juniper Crescent

PR54NQ

Loxwood Close

PR55QX

Forest Close

PR54QW

Allerton Court

PR54GA

Warwick Road

PR54BF

Old Oak Gardens

PR54LX

Simmons Avenue

PR19ZL

Broom Field Close

PR54QD

Allerton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.