Postcode PR1 9LA 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 North area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lower Penwortham North is £47,614 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Middleforth Green.
Lower Penwortham North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,506 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.
Lower Penwortham North has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in Lower Penwortham North is £47,614 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR1 9LA.
Lower Penwortham North near PR1 9LA 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Middleforth Green | Large | Walking directions to Middleforth Green |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 30 | £158,225 |
| Detached | 17 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £97,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £186,000 |
10 year median price trend in Middleforth
In the PR1 9LA postcode area, located within Lower Penwortham North, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 9LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 89 Pope Lane, Preston, PR1 9BA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Leyland Road, South Ribble, PR1 9QA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | 138 Leyland Road, Preston, PR1 9QD | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.5 mi | Thoroughgoods | Giller Fold, South Ribble, PR1 9TA | Walking directions to Thoroughgoods |
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.
Elected local representatives for PR1 9LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Joan Mary Burrows
Middleforth - Elected 24 Oct 2024
Paul Foster
South Ribble - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.