Postcode insights

PR5 5BY

Lilac Grove

Walton-le-Dale West

Interactive map showing PR5 5BY and surrounding area

Detailed insights for PR5 5BY

Overview

Postcode PR5 5BY is located in an urban city, within the Walton-le-Dale West ward of South Ribble in the North West region, and forms part of the Walton-le-Dale area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% 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 Lostock Hall, about 1 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Walton-le-Dale has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,648 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 7% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Walton-le-Dale has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.2 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 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 0 ft away from PR5 5BY.

Flood risk

No risk

Walton-le-Dale near PR5 5BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lostock Hall located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR5 5BY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Lostock Hall

N/A

Walking directions to Lostock Hall

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
305
Population density
271.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
18.17(+1%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.69(-58%)
Other theft
4.13(-37%)
Burglary
4.13(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.48(-72%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
90.91%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.27%
Pakistani
6
1.95%
Indian
4
1.3%
African
4
1.3%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
39.69%
Level 3 (A level)
55
20.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
11.83%
No qualifications
26
9.92%
Apprenticeship
22
8.4%
Total 16+ residents: 262

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
79
58.52%
Owns with a mortgage
43
31.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.41%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.22%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Walton-le-Dale West

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £299K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £260 per square foot) in Walton-le-Dale West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £520,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walton-le-Dale West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£310,000£279
Terraced4£203,750£239
Semi-Detached39£180,000£234
Flats2£131,250£201

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walton-le-Dale West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walton-le-Dale West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£231,500£111,750£120,000
2017£248,000£109,250£126,000£162,000
2018£258,750£100,000£127,000£125,000
2019£288,748£125,995£129,625£142,500
2020£277,500£116,998£135,000£135,750
2021£284,000£327,500£145,000£168,725
2022£319,750£120,000£162,000£174,750
2023£307,750£116,000£175,000£110,000
2024£312,475£125,000£171,000£188,000
2025£311,750£137,500£182,375£218,000
2026£282,500£180,000£240,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walton-le-Dale West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walton-le-Dale West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£175£173
2017£197£176£173£152
2018£218£128£173£181
2019£228£213£181£150
2020£228£179£186£145
2021£233£194£194£171
2022£250£201£235£258
2023£273£130£220£167
2024£275£194£218£196
2025£278£202£236£203
2026£270£232£297
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walton-le-Dale West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Walton-le-Dale West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR5 5BY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR5 5BY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jul 202522, Lilac Grove, Preston, PR5 5BYDetachedFreehold£412,950
09 Jul 202529, Lilac Grove, Preston, PR5 5BYDetachedFreehold£460,000
16 May 202533, Lilac Grove, Preston, PR5 5BYDetachedFreehold£425,000
31 Mar 202510, Lilac Grove, Preston, PR5 5BYDetachedFreehold£355,000
21 May 20258, Juniper Crescent, Preston, PR5 5BZSemi-DetachedFreehold£141,129

Schools

In the PR5 5BY postcode area, located within Walton-le-Dale, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR5 5BY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimaryWalton-le-Dale Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryLostock Hall Community Primary SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

0.7 miSecondaryLostock Hall AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR5 5BY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR5 5BY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar1-3 Millwood Road, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5QSWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miLidlNew Beech Close, South Ribble, PR1 9ZFWalking directions to Lidl

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 5BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Damian John Bretherton

Walton-le-Dale West - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Matt Campbell

Walton-le-Dale West - 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
WardWalton-le-Dale WestE05010236
ParishSouth Ribble, unparished areaE43000100
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walton-le-DaleE02005290
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Ribble 004DE01025464
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced2023-03-01

Frequently asked questions about PR5 5BY

Is PR5 5BY (Walton-le-Dale) safe?

The area around PR5 5BY records about 32 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PR5 5BY?

The median sale price around PR5 5BY in Walton-le-Dale is £230,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR5 5BY?

There are 9 schools close to PR5 5BY, including Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School (Good), Lostock Hall Community Primary School (Outstanding) and Lostock Hall Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR5 5BY?

The closest station to PR5 5BY is Lostock Hall, about 1,584 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR5 5BY?

PR5 5BY scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,648 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR5 5BY (Walton-le-Dale) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley covering PR5 5BY is Maya Ellis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Damian John Bretherton (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Matt Campbell (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.