Postcode PR1 9BW is located in an urban city, within the Middleforth ward of South Ribble in the North West region, and forms part of the Lower Penwortham South area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lower Penwortham South is £41,587 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Lower Penwortham South has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,097 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Lower Penwortham South has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lower Penwortham South is £41,587 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR1 9BW.
Lower Penwortham South near PR1 9BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £169,500 in Middleforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £512,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £121,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £174,975 |
| Terraced | 28 | £154,850 |
10 year median price trend in Middleforth
In the PR1 9BW postcode area, located within Lower Penwortham South, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 9BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 89 Pope Lane, Preston, PR1 9BA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Booths | Millbrook Way, Preston, PR1 0XW | Walking directions to Booths |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Millbrook Way, South Ribble, PR1 0XW | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for South Ribble district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.