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PR5 4BG

Edward Street

Samlesbury & Walton

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Detailed insights for PR5 4BG

Overview

Postcode PR5 4BG is located in an urban city, within the Samlesbury & Walton ward of South Ribble in the North West region, and forms part of the Walton-le-Dale area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walton-le-Dale is £51,913 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Walton-le-Dale has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,334 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Walton-le-Dale has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.9 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 2.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Walton-le-Dale is £51,913 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from PR5 4BG.

Flood risk

Medium

Walton-le-Dale near PR5 4BG has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
225
Population density
404.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
37.95(+557%)
Violence and sexual offences
34.23(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.55(+37%)
Other theft
8.93(+35%)
Public order
6.7(-34%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
207
92%
Other White
5
2.22%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.33%
Caribbean
2
0.89%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.89%
Total population: 225

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
36.08%
Level 3 (A level)
38
19.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
15.46%
No qualifications
21
10.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
10.31%
Total 16+ residents: 194

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
37.27%
Owns outright
37
33.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
26.36%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.82%
Other social rented
1
0.91%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Samlesbury & Walton

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£212
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£146K – £290K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £212 per square foot) in Samlesbury & Walton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Samlesbury & Walton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£362,000£256
Semi-Detached19£220,000£227
Terraced26£149,113£183
Flats1£133,000£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Samlesbury & Walton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Samlesbury & Walton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£152,000£110,000
2017£281,000£122,750£105,000
2018£269,950£140,000£123,000
2019£341,475£180,000£118,475
2020£280,000£173,000£122,000
2021£368,500£160,750£135,000
2022£340,000£183,975£145,200
2023£395,000£202,500£135,000
2024£440,000£188,750£138,500
2025£366,000£182,475£150,000
2026£297,500£227,500£148,226
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Samlesbury & Walton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Samlesbury & Walton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£157£119
2017£186£160£137
2018£202£157£157
2019£238£179£153
2020£203£184£155
2021£214£177£151
2022£236£208£187
2023£269£206£179
2024£252£217£168
2025£252£225£193
2026£222£217£171
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Samlesbury & Walton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Samlesbury & Walton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR5 4BG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR5 4BG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 202552, Victoria Road, Preston, PR5 4ABTerracedLeasehold£112,000
11 Jul 202529, Victoria Road, Preston, PR5 4AATerracedLeasehold£60,000
12 Sept 20252, South Ribble Street, Preston, PR5 4ANTerracedLeasehold£115,000
25 Nov 20255, North Ribble Street, Preston, PR5 4ALTerracedLeasehold£105,000
02 Apr 20268, Bridge Terrace, Preston, PR5 4AHTerracedFreehold£117,000

Schools

In the PR5 4BG postcode area, located within Walton-le-Dale, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR5 4BG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWalton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryChrist The King Catholic High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryFrenchwood Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR5 4BG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR5 4BG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWaitroseCapitol Way, South Ribble, PR5 4AWWalking directions to Waitrose
0.4 miLondisCooper Hill Close, South Ribble, PR5 4BAWalking directions to Londis

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 PR5 4BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anjisu Jasmine Gleave

Samlesbury & Walton - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Peter Mullineaux

Samlesbury & Walton - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Maya Ellis

Ribble Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSouth RibbleE07000126
Parliamentary ConstituencyRibble ValleyE14001443
WardSamlesbury & WaltonE05010233
ParishSouth Ribble, unparished areaE43000100
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walton-le-DaleE02005290
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Ribble 004BE01025457
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1995-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR5 4BG

Is PR5 4BG (Walton-le-Dale) safe?

The area around PR5 4BG records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PR5 4BG?

The median sale price around PR5 4BG in Walton-le-Dale is £185,000 (about £212 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR5 4BG?

There are 12 schools close to PR5 4BG, including Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School (Good), Christ The King Catholic High School and Frenchwood Community Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR5 4BG?

PR5 4BG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,334 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR5 4BG (Walton-le-Dale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley covering PR5 4BG is Maya Ellis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Anjisu Jasmine Gleave (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Peter Mullineaux (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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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.