Postcode PR1 9LD is located in an urban city, within the Middleforth area 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 median sale price in Middleforth is £190,000 (around £228 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £249,750. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Middleforth Green.
Lower Penwortham North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,180 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 45% 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 9LD.
Lower Penwortham North near PR1 9LD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Middleforth Green | Large | Walking directions to Middleforth Green |
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £228 per square foot) in Middleforth area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,000 up to £468,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £290,000 | £257 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £195,000 | £225 |
| Terraced | 21 | £176,000 | £212 |
| Flats | 4 | £112,475 | £262 |
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 | £278,975 | £100,000 | £186,000 | £158,000 |
| 2026 | £312,500 | £124,950 | £195,000 | £170,000 |
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 | £249 | £154 | £229 | £192 |
| 2026 | £316 | £262 | £218 | £219 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 9LD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2025 | 115, Greencroft, Preston, PR1 9LD | Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 67, Greencroft, Preston, PR1 9LB | Detached | Freehold | £333,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 68, Greencroft, Preston, PR1 9LB | Detached | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 96, Greencroft, Preston, PR1 9LB | Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | 1A, Park Lane, Preston, PR1 9JB | Detached | Freehold | £468,000 |
In the PR1 9LD postcode area, located within Lower Penwortham North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Nov 2013. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Kingsfold Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. |
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR1 9LD
| 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 | Thoroughgoods | Giller Fold, South Ribble, PR1 9TA | Walking directions to Thoroughgoods |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 39 Leyland Road, Preston, PR1 9QH | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for South Ribble district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PR1 9LD, 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 9LD 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PR1 9LD in Middleforth is £190,000 (about £228 per square foot) based on 83 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to PR1 9LD, including Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School (Good), Kingsfold Primary School (Good) and St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PR1 9LD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,180 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 9LD 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).