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Walton-le-Dale

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About

Walton-le-Dale sits on the east bank of the River Ribble in the borough of South Ribble, with a mix of residential streets, local shops and light industry. The main road through the area links north-south traffic and provides direct bus and road connections to nearby centres. St Leonard’s parish church and the village green with its war memorial form the historic core, while Walton Summit nearby hosts a cluster of industrial and distribution units that grew up with 20th-century transport links.

The area shows layers of development: rows of Victorian terraces and later housing estates sit alongside converted commercial buildings and small parks. Community facilities include primary schools, a library and sports grounds, and a local cemetery records generations of residents. River paths along the Ribble offer access to riverside walking and a sequence of historic bridges marks long-standing crossing points that have shaped how Walton-le-Dale grew.

Area overview

On average Walton-le-Dale has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 1.6% 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 is £51,913 per year. There are 2 schools in Walton-le-Dale: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Walton-le-Dale is home to around 7,129 people, with a population density of about 1,530.6 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walton-le-Dale Population
7,129
Population density
1,530.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.76(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.11(-5%)
Shoplifting
7.57(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.91(-45%)
Other theft
4.07(-38%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,432
90.2%
Indian
180
2.52%
Other White
148
2.08%
White and Asian (mixed)
65
0.91%
Pakistani
47
0.66%
Total population: 7,131

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,107
35.5%
Level 3 (A level)
1,163
19.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
822
13.85%
No qualifications
779
13.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
540
9.1%
Total 16+ residents: 5,936

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,335
43.44%
Owns outright
1,310
42.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
324
10.54%
Other social rented
59
1.92%
Other forms of private rent
38
1.24%
Total households: 3,073

Property prices in Walton-le-Dale

Median price£203,000
Price per sq ft£242
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£163K – £274K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £203,000 (about £242 per square foot) in Walton-le-Dale area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £655,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£298,000£273
Semi-Detached46£180,000£234
Terraced17£170,000£186
Flats4£110,000£185

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

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walton-le-Dale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211,500£93,000£139,000£121,000
2017£216,995£94,000£130,500£130,000
2018£226,500£138,000£133,000
2019£279,075£120,000£135,000£120,000
2020£289,000£111,196£145,000£128,750
2021£270,000£104,000£153,750£140,000
2022£305,000£108,000£165,500£147,000
2023£315,000£129,000£180,500£137,000
2024£320,000£105,975£170,125£162,500
2025£320,000£121,500£182,000£160,500
2026£278,000£110,000£169,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walton-le-Dale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walton-le-Dale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198£171£176£139
2017£195£139£174£140
2018£207£179£137
2019£235£172£181£130
2020£232£194£186£156
2021£230£176£194£151
2022£253£183£236£181
2023£280£166£213£179
2024£265£163£216£184
2025£280£194£236£184
2026£147£173£228£185
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walton-le-Dale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Walton-le-Dale

Is Walton-le-Dale safe?

Walton-le-Dale records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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?

The median sale price in Walton-le-Dale is £203,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Walton-le-Dale?

Walton-le-Dale has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Walton-le-Dale?

Walton-le-Dale scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Walton-le-Dale sits around rank 22,970 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?

The average household income in Walton-le-Dale is around £51,913 per year, and 2% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Walton-le-Dale

PR54PF

Farm Lane

PR54LD

Hennel Lane

PR54LW

Devonport Close

PR54BH

Church Brow

PR55ZA

Cherry Trees

PR54HN

St Patricks Place

PR54LF

Beechill Close

PR54RG

Orchard Close

PR54NG

Ilway

PR54AP

East View

PR54HG

Victoria Place

PR54JZ

Kilsby Close

PR54LZ

Roworth Close

PR54QN

Sandringham Road

PR54JJ

Mill Lane

PR54QQ

Devon Close

PR54QH

Windsor Road

PR54PD

Chorley Road

PR54BB

Church Brow

PR54GP

Cavendish Place

PR54QU

Marlborough Drive

PR54ND

Odell Way

PR54NQ

Loxwood Close

PR54HL

Queens Road

PR55UL

Hennel Lane

PR54LT

The Oaks

PR54HZ

Holland House Court

PR54QL

Cinnamon Hill Drive South

PR54BG

Edward Street

PR54AL

North Ribble Street

PR54BU

Garsdale Close

PR54PG

Hennel Lane

PR54NN

Dovetree Close

PR54LY

Somersby Close

PR54JE

Drakes Hollow

PR54DF

Brookbridge Close

PR54AU

Victoria Road

PR54LG

Crowell Way

PR54BQ

Knot Lane

PR54NP

Summerfield Close

PR56BW

Alderwood Road

PR54LE

Hennel Lane

PR54AE

Ribble Crescent

PR54HJ

Butcher Brow

PR54QJ

York Close

PR54LA

Hennel Lane

PR54PR

The Vineyard

PR54AB

Victoria Road

PR54JA

Chorley Road

PR54JS

Chorley Road

PR54EP

Cuerdale Lane

PR54HB

Higher Walton Road

PR56DE

Pearwood Close

PR54BA

Victoria Road

PR55BY

Lilac Grove

PR55UG

Denby Close

PR54GR

Kent Avenue

PR54HH

Princes Road

PR55QU

Badgers Way

PR54GD

Sefton Road

PR56DG

Cottonwood Close

PR54LL

Oakwood Avenue

PR54PL

Hunters Lodge

PR54LH

Hennel Lane

PR54BP

Cuerdale Lane

PR54GJ

Dorset Avenue

PR54LS

Oakland Glen

PR54HQ

Park Place

PR54QE

Windsor Road

PR54BF

Old Oak Gardens

PR54AW

Capitol Centre

PR54AX

Gillibrand Street

PR55UF

The Doultons

PR54LU

Valley View

PR54QB

Allerton Road

PR55QT

The Ferns

PR54QA

Regent Road

PR54NH

Hampshire Road

PR54HA

Higher Walton Road

PR54AR

Clough Avenue

PR54JB

Chapel Yard

PR54LN

Beechwood Avenue

PR54HT

Higher Walton Road

PR54HP

Lady Place

PR54JN

Chorley Road

PR54QD

Allerton Road

PR54QW

Allerton Court

PR55QS

Hennel Lane

PR54NE

Neath Close

PR54JH

Holland House Road

PR55WA

Sherwood Court

PR54GN

Balmoral Road

PR54AY

Victoria Road

PR54RA

Renshaw Drive

PR54NA

Jasmine Road

PR54JR

Chorley Road

PR54QX

Marlborough Drive

PR54GS

Rutland Avenue

PR54HR

Higher Walton Road

PR54GA

Warwick Road

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.