Postcode insights

PR5 4HU

Higher Walton Road

Samlesbury & Walton

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Detailed insights for PR5 4HU

Overview

Postcode PR5 4HU is located in an urban city, within the Samlesbury & Walton ward of South Ribble in the North West region, and forms part of the Gregson Lane & Coupe Green area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gregson Lane & Coupe Green is £50,611 per year. The nearest station is Bamber Bridge, about 1.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Gregson Lane & Coupe Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,109 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Gregson Lane & Coupe Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Gregson Lane & Coupe Green is £50,611 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 27 ft away from PR5 4HU.

Flood risk

Low

Gregson Lane & Coupe Green near PR5 4HU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bamber Bridge located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
459
Population density
729.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
21.14(+18%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.9(-47%)
Other theft
3.73(-43%)
Other crime
3.11(+25%)
Public order
2.49(-75%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
414
89.8%
Indian
11
2.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
1.95%
Other White
8
1.74%
Chinese
5
1.08%
Total population: 461

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
109
29.54%
Level 4+ (Degree)
102
27.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
14.36%
No qualifications
35
9.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
8.4%
Total 16+ residents: 369

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
100
51.28%
Owns outright
51
26.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
17.95%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.08%
Shared ownership
3
1.54%
Total households: 195

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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR5 4HU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR5 4HU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Feb 2026337, Higher Walton Road, Preston, PR5 4HUTerracedFreehold£105,000
27 Mar 2026332, Higher Walton Road, Preston, PR5 4HTTerracedFreehold£235,000
24 Oct 2025308, Higher Walton Road, Preston, PR5 4HTSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
08 Sept 2025336, Higher Walton Road, Preston, PR5 4HTTerracedFreehold£210,000
13 Aug 20256, Shop Lane, Preston, PR5 4DASemi-DetachedFreehold£123,000

Schools

In the PR5 4HU postcode area, located within Gregson Lane & Coupe Green, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR5 4HU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryHigher Walton Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Requires improvement

0.7 miSecondaryWalton-Le-Dale High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableThe Coppice SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR5 4HU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR5 4HU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHigher Walton Convenience Store352/4 Higher Walton Road, Higher Walton, Preston, PR5 4HTWalking directions to Higher Walton Convenience Store

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 4HU, 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)Gregson Lane & Coupe GreenE02005288
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Ribble 002DE01025458
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR5 4HU

Is PR5 4HU (Gregson Lane & Coupe Green) safe?

The area around PR5 4HU records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near PR5 4HU?

The median sale price around PR5 4HU in Gregson Lane & Coupe Green is £185,000 (about £212 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR5 4HU?

There are 5 schools close to PR5 4HU, including Higher Walton Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement), Walton-Le-Dale High School and The Coppice School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR5 4HU?

PR5 4HU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,109 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR5 4HU (Gregson Lane & Coupe Green) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley covering PR5 4HU 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.