PR3 0DE is a safe, established residential area on Dovecote Close, 0.3km from Great Eccleston in Great Eccleston. Administratively it sits within Great Eccleston ward and the Wyre and Preston North constituency.
For families considering a move, PR3 0DE represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £96k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PR3 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00185579 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOVECOTE CLOSE, PR3 0DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOVECOTE CLOSE, PR3 0DE.
437
44
£ 42,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
PR3 0DE is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 7.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR3 0DE. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 108,632
6 sales · Mean £ 107,715
Terraced
£ 90,527
13 sales · Mean £ 101,265
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR3 0DE has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston
Great Eccleston Copp CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- GREAT ECCLESTON MEDICAL SUPPLIES0.5 km
- A\&D PARKINSON LTD0.2 km
- Jay-Cees0.2 km
- Nurtured Me Ltd Zero One0.3 km
- Nisa Holdens Supermarket0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Great Eccleston Village Centre0.2 km
- Courtyard Caffe0.2 km
- Pizza On The Piazza0.2 km
- The Cartford Inn0.9 km
- WOMENS INSTITUTE HALL0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Great Eccleston Fish Bar\& Restaurant0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- GREAT ECCLESTON CRICKET CLUB0.3 km
- Black Bull0.3 km
- Farmers Arms0.2 km
- White Bull0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kirkham & Wesham7.3 km
- Poulton-Le-Fylde7.7 km
- Salwick8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Chesham Lodge0.1 km
- Chesham Lodge0.1 km
- St Marys RCPS0.2 km
- Square0.2 km
- Square0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PR30DE · Data under Open Government Licence