Postcode PR1 9LB 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 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 nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hurst Grange Park.
Lower Penwortham North has an average 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 9LB.
Lower Penwortham North near PR1 9LB 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hurst Grange Park | Large | Walking directions to Hurst Grange Park |
| 0.2 mi | Middleforth Green | Large | Walking directions to Middleforth Green |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £234 per square foot) in Middleforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £512,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £311,500 | £253 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £212,500 | £250 |
| Terraced | 24 | £159,225 | £184 |
| Flats | 2 | £98,500 | £166 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £157,500 |
| 2026 | £312,500 | £100,000 | £210,000 | £180,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £166 | £255 | £219 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 9LB.
In the PR1 9LB postcode area, located within Lower Penwortham North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 9LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | 138 Leyland Road, Preston, PR1 9QD | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Leyland Road, South Ribble, PR1 9QA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 89 Pope Lane, Preston, PR1 9BA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 39 Leyland Road, Preston, PR1 9QH | Walking directions to Londis |
| 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 9LB, 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
The area around PR1 9LB records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PR1 9LB in Lower Penwortham North is £195,000 (about £234 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to PR1 9LB, including Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School (Good), St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Kingsfold Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PR1 9LB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,506 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South Ribble covering PR1 9LB is Paul Foster (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Joan Mary Burrows (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.