Postcode Analysis Preston, North West

STANLEY CROFT, PR4 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANLEY CROFT, PR4 0BS.

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

307

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR4 0BS 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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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

PR4 0BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 21.9% year-on-year.

home £199,166 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR4 0BS is a sought-after residential area on Stanley 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 0BS offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% 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 £199k, down 21.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PR4 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00128293 (shared with 11 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 0BS. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 172,000

9 sales · Mean £ 176,925

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

PR4 0BS 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.

Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson8
Other crime3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Broughton High School

Outstanding918 pupils0.5 km
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Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School

Outstanding286 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham

Good121 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Broughton Service Station0.8 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Broughton & Dist Club Hall0.9 km
  • The Broughton Inn0.6 km
  • Broughton & District Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Club Kitchen0.8 km
  • Toll Bar Cottage community meeting0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Preston6.3 km
  • Salwick6.5 km
  • Lostock Hall10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Normandy Road0.1 km
  • Sunningdale0.2 km
  • Sunningdale0.2 km
  • Northway0.3 km
  • High School0.4 km