Postcode Analysis Preston, North West

LIGHTFOOT LANE, PR4 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

210

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR4 0AJ 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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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PR4 0AJ combines high owner-occupation (62%), strong property values (£810k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £810k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

PR4 0AJ is a safe, established residential area on Lightfoot Lane, 0.6km from Bartle, Higher in Fulwood. Administratively it sits within Preston Rural North ward and the Wyre and Preston North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £810k.

Census 2021 statistics for PR4 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00182015 (shared with 7 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 0AJ. The average age is 29.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.7%
Asian / British Asian11.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age Profile: A notably young demographic. The local population leans heavily toward young adults in their early-to-mid twenties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 730,000

2 sales · Mean £ 730,000

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

PR4 0AJ has low crime rates — 30 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 offences24
Anti-social behaviour22
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Pool House Community Primary School

Good177 pupils0.9 km
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Harris Primary School

Good213 pupils1.0 km
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Woodplumpton St Anne's CofE Primary School

Good107 pupils1.4 km
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Ingol Community Primary School

Good186 pupils1.6 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston

Good181 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Nisa0.9 km
  • Cottam Post Office0.8 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Tag Lane Service Station (BP)0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Guild Merchant0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Cafe - Tanterton Village Centre0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salwick4.9 km
  • Preston5.1 km
  • Lostock Hall8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Discovery Drive0.2 km
  • Discovery Drive0.2 km
  • Cheltenham Crescent0.5 km
  • Cheltenham Crescent0.5 km