Central Avenue, Hoghton, Preston
House prices, sold prices and local information for PR5 0JX.
Free, no sign-up. Other sites charge up to £25.
At a glance
7 property sales on Central Avenue, Hoghton, Preston have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 21 Sep 2023. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £191,500. Average sale prices rose from £159,500 in 2016 to £277,500 in 2023 (+74%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 86% semi-detached, 14% detached. Recorded sale prices on Central Avenue range from £126,000 to £290,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Central Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Central Avenue has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all PR5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 8 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 6 | £191,500 | 21 Sep 2023 |
| Detached | 1 | £290,000 | 3 Mar 2023 |
Sold prices on Central Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Central Avenue PR5 0JX | 21 Sep 2023 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Central Avenue PR5 0JX | 3 Mar 2023 | £290,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Central Avenue PR5 0JX | 27 Oct 2021 | £210,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Central Avenue PR5 0JX | 30 Jul 2021 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Central Avenue PR5 0JX | 2 Nov 2018 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 7, Central Avenue PR5 0JX | 6 Jul 2018 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Central Avenue PR5 0JX | 4 Nov 2016 | £193,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Central Avenue PR5 0JX | 5 Feb 2016 | £126,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Central Avenue | £193,000 (Nov 2016) → £265,000 (Sep 2023) | +37% over 7 yrs |
| 4, Central Avenue | £210,000 (Oct 2021) → £290,000 (Mar 2023) | +38% over 1 yr |
Buying on Central Avenue?
Crime and flood risk near Central Avenue
Crime
15 crimes were reported within about a mile of Central Avenue in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Central Avenue is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- Lower River Ribble and Darwen Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Central Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School 184 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Coupe Green Primary School 154 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle 83 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Higher Walton Church of England Primary School 81 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Coppice School 64 pupils | Community special school | 2–19 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Walton-Le-Dale High School 688 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.5 mi |
| Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School 95 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Progress School 14 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–19 | Report | 1.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Bamber Bridge station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
- Lostock Hall station 2.9 mi · 58 min walk
- Pleasington station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Conway Court (by, Gregson Lane) 3 min walk
- Conway Court (opp, Gregson Lane) 3 min walk
- Community Centre (by, Gregson Lane) 3 min walk
- Alma Row (adj, Alma Row) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Roslea Surgery
51 Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston · 1.7 mi - The Ryan Medical Centre
St. Marys Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston · 1.8 mi - Clayton Brook Surgery
59-60 Tunley Holme, Bamber Bridge, Preston · 1.8 mi - Dr Dawoud's Surgery
652 Preston Road, Clayton-Le-Woods, Chorley · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Gregson Lane · 0.3 mi
- Spar Spar - Houghton · 0.3 mi
- Morrisons Morrisons Walton Summit Bamber Bridge · 1.7 mi
- The Food Warehouse Iceland Bamber Bridge Food Warehouse · 1.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Clayfields Chemist · 0.3 mi
- Pharmalogic Chemist · 1.4 mi
- Peter Buckley Chemists · 1.7 mi
Dentists
- Bamber Bridge Clinic · 1.6 mi
- Station Road (dental Surgery) · 1.8 mi
- Clayton Brook Dental · 1.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 763 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 28.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,669 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 92% |
Share of homes across South Ribble with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Central Avenue
Loading energy certificates…
Who lives around Central Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | South Ribble | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.7% | 95.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | South Ribble | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 65.1% | 61.8% |
| No religion | 28.3% | 30.8% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | South Ribble | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 95% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.2% | 5% |
Highest qualification
| Here | South Ribble | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 29.3% | 31.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.5% | 19% |
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 15.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.7% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.9% | 9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.4% | 7.3% |
| Other qualifications | 2.8% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | South Ribble | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.3% | 47.9% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 34.1% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | South Ribble | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.1% | 42.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35.4% | 32.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 14.5% | 14.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.9% | 10.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of South Ribble.
Planning and heritage near Central Avenue
Checking conservation areas, listed buildings and other designations…
Noise, radon and ground hazards
Checking…
Planning applications near Central Avenue
Recent planning applications around Central Avenue from the council's planning register. Choose how far to look:
Checking recent planning applications…
Thinking of selling on Central Avenue?
What's my home worth?
Get an instant estimate from what you paid and how prices in South Ribble have moved since.
Council tax here
South Ribble Band D is £2,443 a year (Band A £1,628). See every band.
What's it like living on Central Avenue?
No reviews yet. Live here, or used to? Be the first to say what it's like.
Write a review of Central Avenue
Nearby streets in PR5
- Central Park Road£240k
- Brindle Road£248k
- Loom Crescent£260k
- Station Road£127k
- Holland House Road£167k
- Spinners Avenue£247k
- Gregson Lane£311k
- Walnutwood Avenue£251k
- Grey Gables Avenue£237k
- Rosebay Gardens£169k
- Marlborough Drive£210k
- Chorley Road£196k