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.
LIGHTFOOT LANE, PR4 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIGHTFOOT LANE, PR4 0AE.
536
46
£ 56,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Harris Primary School
Pool House Community Primary School
Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Fulwood Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Gibsons News Food & Wine0.8 km
- Nisa1.0 km
- Rowlands Pharmacy1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PR40AE · Data under Open Government Licence