Postcode Analysis Preston, North West

HOLLOWFORTH LANE, PR4 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLOWFORTH LANE, PR4 0BD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

329

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR4 0BD 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PR4 0BD's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £500k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 0BD is a sought-after residential area on Hollowforth Lane, 0.9km from Newsham in Woodplumpton. 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 0BD offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 92% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k. 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 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00181954 (shared with 12 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 0BD. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 500,000

2 sales · Mean £ 500,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

PR4 0BD has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham

Good121 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Brooks Gelato0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salwick5.9 km
  • Preston7.8 km
  • Kirkham & Wesham9.1 km