Postcode insights

PR1 0XJ

Whitefield Road

Howick & Priory

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Detailed insights for PR1 0XJ

Overview

Postcode PR1 0XJ 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 very low crime levels, with around 13 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 88% 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 1.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Hurst Grange Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
13
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Penwortham North has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,056 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Penwortham North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 13 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR1 0XJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Penwortham North near PR1 0XJ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR1 0XJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHurst Grange ParkLargeWalking directions to Hurst Grange Park

Area Profile

Population
288
Population density
5,783.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
11.06(-38%)
Violence and sexual offences
6.51(-83%)
Burglary
1.95(-65%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.95(-78%)
Other theft
1.3(-80%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
262
91.29%
Other White
8
2.79%
Indian
6
2.09%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.39%
Irish
4
1.39%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
41.03%
Level 3 (A level)
43
18.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.97%
No qualifications
19
8.12%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
57
48.31%
Owns with a mortgage
51
43.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.78%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.69%
Total households: 118

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 0XJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 0XJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Oct 202514, Whitefield Road, Preston, PR1 0XJSemi-DetachedFreehold£257,000
21 Mar 20252, Thorngate Close, Preston, PR1 0XNSemi-DetachedFreehold£223,850
12 Nov 202513, Thorngate, Preston, PR1 0XLSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
10 Sept 20252, Thorngate, Preston, PR1 0XLDetachedFreehold£358,575
31 Mar 202616, Ashtree Grove, Preston, PR1 0XXSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the PR1 0XJ postcode area, located within Penwortham North, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR1 0XJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCop Lane Church of England Primary School, PenworthamVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryWhitefield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryPenwortham Girls' High SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR1 0XJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSainsbury's LocalBirch Avenue, Preston, PR1 0LPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miTescoLiverpool Road, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9XEWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miSpar40 Liverpool Road, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0DQWalking directions to Spar

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 0XJ, 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 001DE01025466
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR1 0XJ

Is PR1 0XJ (Penwortham North) safe?

The area around PR1 0XJ records about 13 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 0XJ?

The median sale price around PR1 0XJ 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 0XJ?

There are 13 schools close to PR1 0XJ, including Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham (Outstanding), Whitefield Primary School (Good) and Penwortham Girls' High School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR1 0XJ?

PR1 0XJ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,056 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for South Ribble covering PR1 0XJ 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.