Postcode PR1 9YD 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 average crime levels, with around 55.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 9 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 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 an average crime rate, with approximately 55.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from PR1 9YD.
Lower Penwortham North near PR1 9YD has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Preston (Lancs) | N/A | Walking directions to Preston (Lancs) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hurst Grange Park | Large | Walking directions to Hurst Grange Park |
| 0.4 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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR1 9YD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug 2025 | 1, Penwortham Court, Preston, PR1 9YX | Detached | Freehold | £493,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 6, Abbot Meadow, Preston, PR1 9JX | Detached | Freehold | £351,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 1, Abbot Meadow, Preston, PR1 9JX | Detached | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2025 | 59, Abbot Meadow, Preston, PR1 9JX | Other | Freehold | £1,085 | |
| 25 Feb 2025 | 61, Abbot Meadow, Preston, PR1 9JX | Other | Freehold | £1,285 |
In the PR1 9YD postcode area, located within Lower Penwortham North, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR1 9YD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 39 Leyland Road, Preston, PR1 9QH | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 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.
Elected local representatives for PR1 9YD, 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 9YD records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 9YD 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 11 schools close to PR1 9YD, including Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School (Good), St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to PR1 9YD is Preston (Lancs), about 1,406 m away.
PR1 9YD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,202 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 9YD 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.