Is PR1 0BJ a safe place to live?

Yes, PR1 0BJ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 25 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PR1 0BJ?

The average property price in PR1 0BJ is currently around £441k.

What is the population of PR1 0BJ?

The population for the PR1 0BJ area is approximately 301 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis South Ribble, North West

KINGSWAY, PR1 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSWAY, PR1 0BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

301

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 51,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PR1 0BJ 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.

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7/10

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9/10

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7/10

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8/10

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1/10

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9/10

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7/10

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10/10

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9/10

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Area Character

PR1 0BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £441k, 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £441k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR1 0BJ is a sought-after residential area on Kingsway, 0.3km from Higher 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 0BJ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 97% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £441k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for PR1 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00129032 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR1 0BJ. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.7%

Asian / British Asian3.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 0%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 475,000

4 sales · Mean £ 463,072

Terraced

£ 305,000

1 sales · Mean £ 305,000

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PR1 0BJ has low crime rates — 25 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.

Anti-social behaviour37

Violence and sexual offences33

Vehicle crime6

Criminal damage and arson4

Other theft3

school Local Schools

Penwortham Primary School

Good208 pupils0.6 km

Penwortham Girls' High School

Outstanding787 pupils0.6 km

Penwortham Priory Academy

Good797 pupils0.7 km

Penwortham, St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good275 pupils0.8 km

Cop Lane Church of England Primary School, Penwortham

Outstanding208 pupils1.1 km

St Stephen's CofE School

Good302 pupils1.2 km

Whitefield Primary School

Good390 pupils1.3 km

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement198 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby

Fairham's0.3 km
No 16 On The Hill0.3 km
The Fleece Inn0.3 km
Ginjarale0.3 km
Tap and Vine0.4 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby

The Venue0.3 km
Ristorante Salvatore's0.4 km
Hurst Grange Cafe0.8 km
Lancashire Catering (Penwortham Girls High School)0.6 km
1260 Craft & Crust0.3 km
+ 10 more

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby

Chop Suey House0.4 km
Little India Cuisine0.3 km
Relish0.3 km
Andreas Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
Marvel0.5 km
+ 3 more

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby

Spar0.3 km
Rowlands Pharmacy0.6 km
Ganesh Convenience Store1.0 km
Artisan Deli Limited0.4 km
St. Teresas Presbytery & Club0.3 km
+ 1 more

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Preston1.6 km
Lostock Hall4.3 km
Bamber Bridge5.4 km

Bus Stops

Priory Lane0.1 km
Clive Road0.2 km
St Teresa's Church0.3 km
Shaftsbury Avenue0.3 km
Tesco0.3 km