PR4 0AU is a sought-after residential area on Low Croft, 0.6km from Broughton in Broughton (Preston). Administratively it sits within Preston Rural East ward and the Wyre and Preston North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PR4, PR4 0AU offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, down 10.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PR4 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00128295 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOW CROFT, PR4 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOW CROFT, PR4 0AU.
292
49
£ 56,100 /yr
37%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PR4 0AU spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 10.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR4 0AU. The average age is 48.9. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
3 sales · Mean £ 240,000
Detached
£ 262,500
2 sales · Mean £ 262,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR4 0AU has low crime rates — 24 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
Broughton High School
Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School
St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Broughton Service Station0.7 km
- Co-op0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Broughton & Dist Club Hall0.9 km
- The Broughton Inn0.6 km
- Broughton & District Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Toll Bar Cottage community meeting0.6 km
- The Club Kitchen0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Preston6.2 km
- Salwick6.4 km
- Lostock Hall9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Sunningdale0.1 km
- Sunningdale0.1 km
- Normandy Road0.1 km
- High School0.3 km
- Northway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PR40AU · Data under Open Government Licence