Postcode insights

PR1 0AJ

Squires Road

Howick & Priory

Interactive map showing PR1 0AJ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for PR1 0AJ

Overview

Postcode PR1 0AJ is located in an urban city, within the Howick & Priory ward of South Ribble in the North West region, and forms part of the Penwortham North area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Penwortham North is £60,839 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is King George V Playing Field.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

1/10

Penwortham North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,291 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Penwortham North has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Penwortham North is £60,839 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 148 ft away from PR1 0AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Penwortham North near PR1 0AJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR1 0AJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Preston (Lancs)

N/A

Walking directions to Preston (Lancs)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR1 0AJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKing George V Playing FieldMediumWalking directions to King George V Playing Field

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
1,064.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.31(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.21(-10%)
Public order
2.43(-76%)
Burglary
1.62(-71%)
Other theft
0.81(-88%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
284
85.54%
Indian
29
8.73%
Arab
7
2.11%
Other Asian
4
1.2%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.9%
Total population: 332

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
160
58.61%
Level 3 (A level)
37
13.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
11.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
6.96%
Apprenticeship
11
4.03%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
60.16%
Owns with a mortgage
45
36.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.25%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Howick & Priory

Median price£271,400
Price per sq ft£282
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£235K – £357K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £271,400 (about £282 per square foot) in Howick & Priory area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,582 up to £740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Howick & Priory over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£435,000£269
Semi-Detached59£265,000£287
Terraced3£186,000£225
Flats2£169,975£255

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Howick & Priory

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Howick & Priory.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225,000£176,000£178,000
2017£255,000£180,000£152,500
2018£271,500£140,500£175,000£162,500
2019£332,475£190,000£187,000£237,500
2020£272,500£159,000£183,500£237,500
2021£310,000£217,500£226,250£157,475
2022£325,000£135,000£243,375£200,250
2023£375,000£220,000£239,950£245,000
2024£345,000£265,000£250,000£225,250
2025£407,000£153,500£258,025£186,500
2026£416,000£199,950£262,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Howick & Priory.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Howick & Priory.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£186£188
2017£190£196£171
2018£194£218£201£171
2019£216£296£199£197
2020£236£261£208£224
2021£244£291£235£249
2022£307£263£239£234
2023£283£332£258£205
2024£277£293£263£249
2025£264£200£281£225
2026£266£310£280
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Howick & Priory.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Howick & Priory in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 0AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 0AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 202513, Church Avenue, Preston, PR1 0AHDetachedFreehold£480,000
12 Dec 20252, Hollinhurst Court, Hollinhurst Avenue, Preston, PR1 0AGDetachedFreehold£740,000
13 Feb 202611, Monks Walk, Preston, PR1 0AQSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000
11 Aug 20251, Kingsway, Preston, PR1 0APSemi-DetachedFreehold£421,000
16 May 202514, Priory Crescent, Preston, PR1 0ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£261,000

Schools

In the PR1 0AJ postcode area, located within Penwortham North, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR1 0AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryPenwortham Girls' High SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimarySt Stephen's CofE SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryPenwortham Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 0AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR1 0AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTescoLiverpool Road, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9XEWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miSpar40 Liverpool Road, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0DQWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miPremier ExpressFishergate Hill, Preston, PR1 8EBWalking directions to Premier Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Ribble district (2025-26).

Band A£1,568
Band B£1,829
Band C£2,091
Band D£2,352
Band E£2,875
Band F£3,398
Band G£3,920
Band H£4,704

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PR1 0AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Charles Shaw

Howick & Priory - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

David Howarth

Howick & Priory - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

James Edward Lillis

Howick & Priory - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Paul Foster

South Ribble - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSouth RibbleE07000126
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth RibbleE14001491
WardHowick & PrioryE05010225
ParishPenworthamE04005298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Penwortham NorthE02005287
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Ribble 001CE01025426
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR1 0AJ

Is PR1 0AJ (Penwortham North) safe?

The area around PR1 0AJ records about 32 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. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near PR1 0AJ?

The median sale price around PR1 0AJ in Penwortham North is £271,400 (about £282 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR1 0AJ?

There are 12 schools close to PR1 0AJ, including Penwortham Girls' High School (Outstanding), St Stephen's CofE School (Good) and Penwortham Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR1 0AJ?

The closest station to PR1 0AJ is Preston (Lancs), about 1,238 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR1 0AJ?

PR1 0AJ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,291 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR1 0AJ (Penwortham North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Ribble covering PR1 0AJ is Paul Foster (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Charles Shaw (Liberal Democrats), David Howarth (Liberal Democrats) and James Edward Lillis (Liberal Democrats).

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.