Property profile

8 Solway Close Penwortham

Map showing 8, Solway Close, Penwortham, Preston

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Estimated sale price

£275,000

Detached sold in Middleforth

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold25 May 2016
£171,500Change since last sale: +£101,000 (+59%)
Annualised change
+4.6% per yearSouth Ribble annualised change (detached) since 2016: +3.8% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £255 per sq ft
£272 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£17 per sq ft (+6.9%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Middleforth
£333,000Estimate vs local median: −£60,000 (−18%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1967-1975
Floor area93 m² / 1,001 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection21 Nov 2015

Sales history

DatePriceChange
25 May 2016£171,500-3%
30 Jul 2007£177,000-

Local market

Property prices in Middleforth

Median price: £190,250
Price per sq ft: £236
Sales (last 12 months): 82
Typical range (middle 50%): £165K – £250K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £190,250 (about £236 per square foot) in Middleforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £512,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Middleforth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£333,000£255
Semi-Detached42£195,000£248
Terraced24£170,000£190
Flats3£100,000£225

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Middleforth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Middleforth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223,000£70,000£135,000£102,000
2017£228,725£73,500£140,000£120,750
2018£214,750£86,000£144,500£132,796
2019£274,645£105,000£146,500£129,500
2020£247,500£68,000£156,000£122,500
2021£251,000£71,500£155,950£139,975
2022£250,000£80,000£170,000£153,000
2023£292,500£89,575£177,750£131,498
2024£267,275£125,000£177,000£142,500
2025£290,000£100,000£186,000£158,000
2026£312,500£112,475£195,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Middleforth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Middleforth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£121£157£130
2017£182£128£163£130
2018£214£121£158£160
2019£220£163£178£153
2020£211£116£183£142
2021£227£109£181£161
2022£256£125£202£184
2023£261£170£207£220
2024£212£177£212£178
2025£251£154£229£192
2026£293£225£250£190
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Middleforth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Middleforth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 9RT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 9RT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 May 2025Evans Halshaw Accident Repair Centre, Factory Lane, Preston, PR1 9TDOtherFreehold£750,000
06 May 2025Evans Halshaw Accident Repair Centre, Factory Lane, Preston, PR1 9TDOtherFreehold£700,000
01 Aug 2025178, Leyland Road, Preston, PR1 9QASemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
13 Jun 20257, Hall Road, Preston, PR1 9JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£312,000
20 Oct 2025189, Leyland Road, Preston, PR1 9QBSemi-DetachedFreehold£151,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2, Solway Close, Penwortham, PrestonFreehold101 m²£130,000 (2016)
6, Solway Close, Penwortham, PrestonFreehold90 m²£128,000 (2020)
7, Solway Close, Penwortham, PrestonFreehold99 m²£132,000 (2009)

Area insights for PR1 9RT

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Overview

Postcode PR1 9RT is located in an urban city, within the Middleforth area of South Ribble in the North West region, and forms part of the Lower Penwortham North area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lower Penwortham North is £47,614 per year. The median sale price in Middleforth is £190,250 (around £236 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £250,125. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Upper Farm Nature Reserve & Leisure Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Lower Penwortham North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,180 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Lower Penwortham North has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.8%

Approximately 4.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Lower Penwortham North is £47,614 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 197 ft away from PR1 9RT.

Flood risk

No risk

Lower Penwortham North near PR1 9RT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR1 9RT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miUpper Farm Nature Reserve & Leisure ParkLargeWalking directions to Upper Farm Nature Reserve & Leisure Park
0.1 miMiddleforth GreenLargeWalking directions to Middleforth Green
0.2 miVernons Sports & Leisure ParkLargeWalking directions to Vernons Sports & Leisure Park

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
683.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.29(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.67(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.14(-54%)
Other theft
2.59(-61%)
Public order
2.07(-80%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
93.55%
Other White
16
5.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.72%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
33.33%
Level 3 (A level)
45
18.75%
No qualifications
44
18.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.92%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
45.6%
Owns outright
53
42.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.6%
Other social rented
6
4.8%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.6%
Total households: 125

Schools

In the PR1 9RT postcode area, located within Lower Penwortham North, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR1 9RT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPenwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryKingsfold Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR1 9RT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR1 9RT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons DailyLeyland Road, South Ribble, PR1 9QAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miAsda Express138 Leyland Road, Preston, PR1 9QDWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miThoroughgoodsGiller Fold, South Ribble, PR1 9TAWalking directions to Thoroughgoods