Corncroft Penwortham, South Ribble
21 addresses across 1 postcode (PR1), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36400180.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £355,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 2, D: 6, E: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 D; 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 Preston (Lancs), about 2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 40 m away, and Hurst Grange Park (15 hectares) is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 27 to 29 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Kingsfold Medical Centre, about 570 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 44% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | £355,000 | £235,000 | £475,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £190,000 | £180,000 | £200,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £177,500 | £177,500 | £177,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £147,000 | £147,000 | £147,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £159,995 | £159,995 | £159,995 |
| 2009 | 1 | £153,000 | £153,000 | £153,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £104,000 | £104,000 | £104,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £86,000 | £80,000 | £92,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | 7 PR1 9YP | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 7 May 2026 | 9 PR1 9YP | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 4 Feb 2022 | 17 PR1 9YP | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 8 PR1 9YP | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2020 | 11 PR1 9YP | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2017 | 11 PR1 9YP | Detached | £177,500 | |
| 1 May 2015 | 16 PR1 9YP | Detached | £147,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2014 | 7 PR1 9YP | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2013 | 8 PR1 9YP | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 11 May 2012 | 3 PR1 9YP | Detached | £159,995 | |
| 7 Aug 2009 | 1 PR1 9YP | Detached | £153,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2007 | 18 PR1 9YP | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2001 | 20 PR1 9YP | Detached | £104,000 | |
| 3 Nov 2000 | 2 PR1 9YP | Detached | £92,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2000 | 15 PR1 9YP | Detached | £80,000 | |
| 16 Jun 1999 | 9 PR1 9YP | Detached | £76,000 | |
| 15 Aug 1997 | 15 PR1 9YP | Detached | £79,000 | |
| 1 Aug 1996 | 19 PR1 9YP | Detached | £78,500 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 74 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (8); House, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1976-1982 (4); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 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 D (39% of about 670 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
Finished in the last three months
- 1 September 2026 to 4 September 2026: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Disconnection or alteration of supply, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard works)
- 25 August 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 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 21 addresses are between 27 m and 29 m above sea level (28 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR1 9YP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Preston (Lancs) 5.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bamber Bridge 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hill Road South Penwortham | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Liverpool Rd Parking | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 46 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kingsfold Medical Centre | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kingsfold Pharmacy | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Constabulary Mounted Section | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,380 m² | 40 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Hurst Grange Park 15 ha | 150 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 170 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.8 ha | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 190 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 23 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Penwortham Old Bridge, a scheduled monument, 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Penwortham Old Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Castle Hill motte | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Miller Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Avenham Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oaks Wood | Wood | 870 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Whittle Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Frenchwood Knoll | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Bull Nose | Wetland | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Pool Plat | Tidal water | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-east |
| The Serpentine | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 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 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 21 |
8 of the street's 21 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham | Primary | 4–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingsfold Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Penwortham Girls' High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitefield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Hallows Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Stephen's CofE School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Penwortham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Penwortham Priory Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinsons Farm Ices | Mobile caterer | 290 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2020 |
| Lancashire Catering (Cop Lane C Of E Primary School) PR1 9AE | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Puccini PR1 9AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Sweet Post PR1 9AB | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Bargain Booze PR1 9DA | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Godwins PR1 9BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Late Store PR1 9BA | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Black Bull PR1 9BA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Alderfield (14); On or near Corncroft (12); On or near Berry Field (2); On or near Wingates (1); On or near Far Field (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 67% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 43% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 46% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 44% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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 9YP: 21 addresses of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Berry Field · Alderfield · Wingates · Houghton Road · Farfield · Far Field · Houghton Close · Little Close · Cop Lane · Aspels Crescent · Maltings Way · Windsor Avenue
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.