Postcode Analysis Preston, North West

THE SHIRES, PR4 0DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SHIRES, PR4 0DN.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 48,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR4 0DN 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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10/10
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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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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PR4 0DN combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£718k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £718k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

PR4 0DN is a sought-after residential area on The Shires, 1.2km from Cottam in Preston. Administratively it sits within Ingol & Cottam ward and the Fylde constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PR4, PR4 0DN offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% 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: Prices average £718k.

Census 2021 statistics for PR4 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00182040 (shared with 16 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 0DN. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.6%
Asian / British Asian8.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 715,000

3 sales · Mean £ 707,500

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

PR4 0DN 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 offences31
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft2
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School

Good140 pupils0.4 km
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Cottam Primary School

Good211 pupils0.8 km
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Ashton Primary School

Good202 pupils1.0 km
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St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston

Good1.2 km
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Lea Community Primary School

Good243 pupils1.3 km
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Royal Cross Primary School

Outstanding26 pupils1.5 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston

Good181 pupils1.6 km
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Ingol Community Primary School

Good186 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Harwood's Store0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Final Whistle Cafe0.8 km
  • West Preston Methodist Church0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Ashton & Lea Golf Club0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salwick3.4 km
  • Preston4.6 km
  • Kirkham & Wesham7.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Westleigh0.1 km
  • Westleigh0.2 km
  • Bampton Drive0.4 km
  • Bampton Drive0.4 km
  • Summer Trees Ave0.5 km