Wingates Penwortham, South Ribble
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR1), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36400730.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £330,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2, 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 Preston (Lancs), about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 170 m away, and Hurst Grange Park (15 hectares) is about 290 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: It is about 28 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Kingsfold Medical Centre, about 390 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 27 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £169,250 | £156,000 | £182,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £100,740 | £100,740 | £100,740 |
| 2004 | 1 | £217,000 | £217,000 | £217,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £94,500 | £77,000 | £112,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £82,500 | £82,500 | £82,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £82,950 | £82,950 | £82,950 |
| 1996 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 13 PR1 9YN | Semi-detached | £330,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2016 | 3 PR1 9YN | Semi-detached | £182,500 | |
| 12 May 2016 | 5 PR1 9YN | Detached | £156,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2010 | 3 PR1 9YN | Semi-detached | £100,740 | |
| 27 Sep 2004 | 13 PR1 9YN | Semi-detached | £217,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2001 | 12 PR1 9YN | Detached | £112,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2001 | 8 PR1 9YN | Detached | £77,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2000 | 3 PR1 9YN | Semi-detached | £82,500 | |
| 28 Nov 1997 | 9 PR1 9YN | Detached | £82,950 | |
| 25 Jun 1996 | 2 PR1 9YN | Detached | £85,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 106 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 1976-1982 (4); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (27% of about 1,400 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
- 26 August 2026: SP Electricity North West, Remedial works, give and take, 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, 0 at medium risk and 4 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR1 9YN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| PR1 9YJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
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 9YJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR1 9YN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Preston (Lancs) 5.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bamber Bridge 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wingates Penwortham | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Liverpool Rd Parking | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 45.8 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kingsfold Medical Centre | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kingsfold Pharmacy | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Constabulary Mounted Section | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 170 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Hurst Grange Park 15 ha | 290 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 170 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.8 ha | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 200 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 7 parks and gardens, 27 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Penwortham Old Bridge, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Penwortham Old Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Castle Hill motte | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Miller Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Avenham Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Whittle Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Oaks Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Bull Nose | Wetland | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-west |
| Frenchwood Knoll | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Pool Plat | Tidal water | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
| The Serpentine | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 15 |
8 of the street's 15 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 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingsfold Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Penwortham Girls' High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitefield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Hallows Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (May 2024, 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 |
| Penwortham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Penwortham Priory Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Stephen's CofE School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinsons Farm Ices | Mobile caterer | 100 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2020 |
| 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 |
| Bargain Booze PR1 9DA | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Godwins PR1 9BA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Late Store PR1 9BA | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Black Bull PR1 9BA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Lancashire Catering (Cop Lane C Of E Primary School) PR1 9AE | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Clarkes Butty Bar PR1 9EJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Cinderbake Kitchen PR1 9EJ | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Corncroft (12); On or near Hollywood Avenue (4); On or near Windsor Avenue (4); On or near Berry Field (2); On or near Cromwell Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 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
Nearby streets
Berry Field · Cop Lane · Little Close · Houghton Road · Rydal Avenue · Wood Bank · Old Wood Road · Houghton Close · Meadow Bank · Cromwell Avenue · Corncroft · 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.