Postcode Analysis Preston, North West

PR4 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PR4 0AX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

230

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Avg Age

47

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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 0AX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

PR4 0AX is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

PR4 0AX is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km 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 0AX offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 66% 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PR4 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00128291 (shared with 5 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 0AX. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

PR4 0AX has low crime rates — 43 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 offences13
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft4
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Broughton High School

Outstanding918 pupils0.3 km
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Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School

Outstanding286 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham

Good121 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Broughton Service Station0.6 km
  • Co-op0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Broughton & Dist Club Hall0.7 km
  • The Broughton Inn0.5 km
  • Broughton & District Club0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Toll Bar Cottage community meeting0.5 km
  • The Club Kitchen0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Preston6.2 km
  • Salwick6.6 km
  • Lostock Hall10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Sunningdale0.1 km
  • Sunningdale0.1 km
  • Northway0.1 km
  • Normandy Road0.2 km
  • High School0.2 km