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PR1 9XW

Ridge Way

Middleforth

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Detailed insights for PR1 9XW

Overview

Postcode PR1 9XW 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 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Hurst Grange Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Lower Penwortham North has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Lower Penwortham North is £47,614 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR1 9XW.

Flood risk

Low

Lower Penwortham North near PR1 9XW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR1 9XW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Preston (Lancs)

N/A

Walking directions to Preston (Lancs)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR1 9XW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHurst Grange ParkLargeWalking directions to Hurst Grange Park
0.2 miMiddleforth GreenLargeWalking directions to Middleforth Green
0.5 miVernons Sports & Leisure ParkLargeWalking directions to Vernons Sports & Leisure Park

Area Profile

Population
308
Population density
5,159.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.29(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.67(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.14(-54%)
Other theft
2.59(-61%)
Public order
2.07(-80%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
88.6%
Indian
10
3.26%
Pakistani
10
3.26%
Irish
4
1.3%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.98%
Total population: 307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
46.83%
Level 3 (A level)
47
18.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.89%
No qualifications
20
7.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
7.14%
Total 16+ residents: 252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
46.55%
Owns outright
48
41.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.48%
Shared ownership
1
0.86%
Social rents from council
1
0.86%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Middleforth

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£234
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £260K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Middleforth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£311,500£253
Semi-Detached39£212,500£250
Terraced24£159,225£184
Flats2£98,500£166

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Middleforth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Middleforth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Middleforth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Middleforth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Middleforth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Middleforth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 9XW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 9XW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202663, Ridge Way, Preston, PR1 9XWDetachedFreehold£290,000
19 Sept 20258, Marshalls Brow, Preston, PR1 9HYTerracedFreehold£125,000
14 May 202530, Marshalls Brow, Preston, PR1 9HYDetachedFreehold£300,000
21 Mar 202522, Marshalls Brow, Preston, PR1 9HYTerracedFreehold£154,700
26 Nov 20256, Stansford Court, Preston, PR1 9PRSemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000

Schools

In the PR1 9XW postcode area, located within Lower Penwortham North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR1 9XW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPenwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryKingsfold Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 9XW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR1 9XW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsda Express138 Leyland Road, Preston, PR1 9QDWalking directions to Asda Express
0.2 miLondis39 Leyland Road, Preston, PR1 9QHWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miMorrisons DailyLeyland Road, South Ribble, PR1 9QAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Ribble district (2025-26).

Band A£1,568
Band B£1,829
Band C£2,091
Band D£2,352
Band E£2,875
Band F£3,398
Band G£3,920
Band H£4,704

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PR1 9XW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Joan Mary Burrows

Middleforth - Elected 24 Oct 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Paul Foster

South Ribble - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSouth RibbleE07000126
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth RibbleE14001491
WardMiddleforthE05010229
ParishPenworthamE04005298
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lower Penwortham NorthE02005291
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Ribble 005EE01034348
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1990-02-01

Frequently asked questions about PR1 9XW

Is PR1 9XW (Lower Penwortham North) safe?

The area around PR1 9XW 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.

What is the average house price near PR1 9XW?

The median sale price around PR1 9XW in Lower Penwortham North is £195,000 (about £234 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR1 9XW?

There are 8 schools close to PR1 9XW, 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.

What is the nearest station to PR1 9XW?

The closest station to PR1 9XW is Preston (Lancs), about 1,522 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR1 9XW?

PR1 9XW 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).

Who represents PR1 9XW (Lower Penwortham North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Ribble covering PR1 9XW 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).

Data Sources

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.