Postcode Analysis Wyre, North West

DOVECOTE CLOSE, PR3 0DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOVECOTE CLOSE, PR3 0DE.

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Population

437

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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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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9/10
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Area Character

PR3 0DE is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 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. Property prices are trending down 7.1% year-on-year.

home £96,244 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR3 0DE is a safe, established residential area on Dovecote Close, 0.3km from Great Eccleston in Great Eccleston. Administratively it sits within Great Eccleston ward and the Wyre and Preston North constituency.

For families considering a move, PR3 0DE represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £96k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PR3 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00185579 (shared with 20 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 0DE. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.8%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 108,632

6 sales · Mean £ 107,715

Terraced

£ 90,527

13 sales · Mean £ 101,265

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

PR3 0DE has low crime rates — 23 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 offences23
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Great Eccleston

Good0.3 km
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Great Eccleston Copp CofE Primary School

Good159 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • GREAT ECCLESTON MEDICAL SUPPLIES0.5 km
  • A\&D PARKINSON LTD0.2 km
  • Jay-Cees0.2 km
  • Nurtured Me Ltd Zero One0.3 km
  • Nisa Holdens Supermarket0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Great Eccleston Village Centre0.2 km
  • Courtyard Caffe0.2 km
  • Pizza On The Piazza0.2 km
  • The Cartford Inn0.9 km
  • WOMENS INSTITUTE HALL0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Great Eccleston Fish Bar\& Restaurant0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • GREAT ECCLESTON CRICKET CLUB0.3 km
  • Black Bull0.3 km
  • Farmers Arms0.2 km
  • White Bull0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kirkham & Wesham7.3 km
  • Poulton-Le-Fylde7.7 km
  • Salwick8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Chesham Lodge0.1 km
  • Chesham Lodge0.1 km
  • St Marys RCPS0.2 km
  • Square0.2 km
  • Square0.3 km