PR1 0JA is a sought-after residential area on Kingsway West, 0.3km from Penwortham in Penwortham. Administratively it sits within Howick & Priory ward and the South Ribble constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PR1, PR1 0JA offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £276k, up 4.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PR1 0JA are sourced from Output Area E00129036 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSWAY WEST, PR1 0JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSWAY WEST, PR1 0JA.
348
45
£ 51,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR1 0JA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PR1 0JA — age 45, 96% ownership, 3% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 4.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR1 0JA. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 254,000
11 sales · Mean £ 267,904
Detached
£ 291,500
4 sales · Mean £ 275,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR1 0JA has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Penwortham Primary School
Penwortham Priory Academy
Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Penwortham Girls' High School
Whitefield Primary School
Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham
All Hallows Catholic High School
Howick Church Endowed Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Fairham's0.5 km
- No 16 On The Hill0.5 km
- Ginjarale0.5 km
- Tap and Vine0.4 km
- The Fleece Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Caturra Coffee Club0.9 km
- The Venue0.6 km
- 1260 Craft & Crust0.5 km
- Bonbons Coffee Bar0.3 km
- Costa Coffee0.3 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chop Suey House0.3 km
- Andreas Fish & Chip Shop0.3 km
- Marvel0.3 km
- Papa John's0.3 km
- Subway0.3 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Artisan Deli Limited0.3 km
- St. Teresas Presbytery & Club0.2 km
- Lolipops0.9 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy0.6 km
- Spar0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Preston2.0 km
- Lostock Hall4.5 km
- Bamber Bridge5.7 km
Bus Stops
- St Teresa's Church0.1 km
- Crookings Lane0.3 km
- Crookings Lane0.3 km
- Shaftsbury Avenue0.3 km
- Priory Tech College0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PR10JA · Data under Open Government Licence