Postcode Analysis Wyre, North West

SPRINGVALE, PR3 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRINGVALE, PR3 0BQ.

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Population

340

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 47,900 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR3 0BQ 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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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

PR3 0BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £325k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 3.1% year-on-year.

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

PR3 0BQ is a safe, established residential area on Springvale, 0.7km from Hollins Lane in Wyre. Administratively it sits within Wyresdale ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PR3, PR3 0BQ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, up 3.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PR3 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00129961 (shared with 10 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 PR3 0BQ. 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 / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 313,500

4 sales · Mean £ 288,000

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

PR3 0BQ has low crime rates — 10 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 offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Forton Primary School

Good78 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Butty Hut0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hugo's (Ice Cream) Ltd0.3 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Stanley Lodge Farmhouse1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lancaster10.7 km
  • Heysham Port12.4 km
  • Bare Lane13.9 km

Bus Stops

  • School Lane0.4 km
  • School Lane0.4 km
  • Sunny Bank Nurseries0.4 km
  • Sunny Bank Nurseries0.5 km