Postcode PR1 9QS 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 54.4 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 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Upper Farm Nature Reserve & Leisure Park.
Lower Penwortham North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,202 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Lower Penwortham North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 54.4 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 291 ft away from PR1 9QS.
Lower Penwortham North near PR1 9QS has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Preston (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Preston (Lancs) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Upper Farm Nature Reserve & Leisure Park | Large | Walking directions to Upper Farm Nature Reserve & Leisure Park |
| 0.4 mi | Middleforth Green | Large | Walking directions to Middleforth Green |
| 0.4 mi | Vernons Sports & Leisure Park | Large | Walking directions to Vernons Sports & Leisure Park |
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 9QS postcode area, located within Lower Penwortham North, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 9QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 39 Leyland Road, Preston, PR1 9QH | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | 138 Leyland Road, Preston, PR1 9QD | Walking directions to Asda Express |
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.