Charnley Close Penwortham, South Ribble
23 addresses across 1 postcode (PR1), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36400157.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £240,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 9, D: 4, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in South Ribble costs £2,443 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Lostock Hall, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 90 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 28 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Kingsfold Medical Centre, about 200 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 119 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £123,475 | £112,000 | £134,950 |
| 2015 | 1 | £127,000 | £127,000 | £127,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £102,475 | £94,950 | £110,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £37,500 | £37,500 | £37,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £67,000 | £67,000 | £67,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Oct 2023 | 16 PR1 9DS | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2016 | 11 PR1 9DS | Semi-detached | £112,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2016 | 21 PR1 9DS | Terraced | £134,950 | |
| 2 Nov 2015 | 19 PR1 9DS | Terraced | £127,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2011 | 19 PR1 9DS | Semi-detached | £94,950 | |
| 10 Oct 2011 | 16 PR1 9DS | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2004 | 1 PR1 9DS | Semi-detached | £37,500 | |
| 17 Feb 2003 | 16 PR1 9DS | Semi-detached | £67,000 |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7); Flat (4); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 1950-1966 (10); 1930-1949 (3); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (social) (4); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in South Ribble in 2026-27: Band D £2,443 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,628 | £1,900 | £2,171 | £2,443 | £2,985 | £3,528 | £4,071 | £4,885 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (65% of about 630 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 28 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR1 9DS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Preston (Lancs) 5.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bamber Bridge 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kingsfold Drive | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Liverpool Rd Parking | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 45.3 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kingsfold Medical Centre | 200 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kingsfold Pharmacy | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 340 m |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston | 3.1 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Constabulary Mounted Section | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,190 m² | 90 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3.3 ha | 230 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,790 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 370 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 600 m² | 200 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 6.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Penwortham Old Bridge, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1 mile) north. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Penwortham Old Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Miller Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Avenham Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bamber Ground Plantation | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Whittle Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Frenchwood Knoll | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Bull Nose | Wetland | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-west |
| Pool Plat | Tidal water | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
| The Serpentine | Lake or reservoir | 4.8 km (3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 23 |
1 of the street's 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for South Ribble: see them on the South Ribble page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 210 m | No published inspection |
| Kingsfold Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Hallows Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitefield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Penwortham Girls' High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Howick Church Endowed Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire Catering (Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School) PR1 9DE | School/college/university | 130 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Kids Planet Penwortham PR1 9DE | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Bargain Booze PR1 9DA | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Late Store PR1 9BA | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Puccini PR1 9AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Sweet Post PR1 9AB | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Godwins PR1 9BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Black Bull PR1 9BA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Cinderbake Kitchen PR1 9EJ | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Clarkes Butty Bar PR1 9EJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Penwortham Community Centre PR1 9EQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Dolce @Kingsfold Primary School PR1 9HJ | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Robinsons Farm Ices | Mobile caterer | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2020 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 67 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Higher Croft (31); On or near Bannister'S Bit (20); On or near Aspinall Close (14); On or near Charnley Close (10); On or near Forshaw Road (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 56% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- PR1 9DS: 23 addresses
Nearby streets
Kingsfold Drive · Broadfield Drive · Woodville Road West · Bannister's Bit · Oldfield · Woodcroft Close · Lower Croft · Forshaw Road · Woodville Road · Wood End · Higher Croft · Cinnamon Court
All the streets in PR1 and across South Ribble.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.