Postcode Analysis Preston, North West

LIGHTFOOT LANE, PR4 0AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIGHTFOOT LANE, PR4 0AE.

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Population

536

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR4 0AE 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.

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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

PR4 0AE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £447k, 97% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 41.4% year-on-year.

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

PR4 0AE is a sought-after residential area on Lightfoot Lane, 0.7km from Tanterton in Fulwood. Administratively it sits within Cadley ward and the Wyre and Preston North constituency.

For serious buyers, PR4 0AE is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £447k, up 41.4% year-on-year. 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 PR4 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00128187 (shared with 10 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 PR4 0AE. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.5%
Asian / British Asian18.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 399,999

17 sales · Mean £ 441,307

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

PR4 0AE has low crime rates — 48 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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour18
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary6
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Harris Primary School

Good213 pupils0.4 km
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Pool House Community Primary School

Good177 pupils1.1 km
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Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston

Good1.3 km
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Fulwood Academy

Requires Improvement714 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Gibsons News Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Nisa1.0 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Preston4.8 km
  • Salwick5.5 km
  • Lostock Hall8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Wychnor0.0 km
  • Cheltenham Crescent0.2 km
  • Cheltenham Crescent0.2 km
  • Wychnor0.2 km
  • Carnoustie Close0.3 km