Postcode Analysis Preston, North West

LIGHTFOOT GREEN LANE, PR4 0AP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

318

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR4 0AP 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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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

PR4 0AP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 89% 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.

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

PR4 0AP is a sought-after residential area on Lightfoot Green Lane, 1.1km from Tanterton in Fulwood. Administratively it sits within Preston Rural North ward and the Wyre and Preston North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PR4, PR4 0AP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Preston. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00182034 (shared with 8 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 0AP. The average age is 28.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.2%
Asian / British Asian22.6%
Black / African / Caribbean5.7%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A younger demographic of homeowners. The population consists of young adults and couples who have actively bought property here.

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

PR4 0AP has low crime rates — 27 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 behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson10
Burglary5
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Harris Primary School

Good213 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston

Good1.0 km
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Broughton High School

Outstanding918 pupils1.3 km
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Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School

Outstanding286 pupils1.4 km
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Pool House Community Primary School

Good177 pupils1.4 km
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Fulwood Academy

Requires Improvement714 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Gibsons News Food & Wine0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Subway0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Preston4.9 km
  • Salwick5.9 km
  • Lostock Hall8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Wychnor0.2 km
  • Grasshoppers RUFC0.3 km
  • Wychnor0.4 km
  • Carnoustie Close0.4 km
  • Carnoustie Close0.4 km