Postcode Analysis Preston, North West

MOSSBROOK DRIVE, PR4 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOSSBROOK DRIVE, PR4 0AR.

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

308

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 48,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PR4 0AR 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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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PR4 0AR's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £241k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 71.6% year-on-year.

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

PR4 0AR is a sought-after residential area on Mossbrook Drive, 0.5km from Cottam in Cottam (Preston). Administratively it sits within Ingol & Cottam ward and the Fylde constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PR4, PR4 0AR offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 91% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £241k, up 71.6% year-on-year. 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 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00128255 (shared with 8 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 0AR. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 265,000

4 sales · Mean £ 260,000

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

5 sales · Mean £ 173,000

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

PR4 0AR has low crime rates — 30 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 offences60
Anti-social behaviour37
Criminal damage and arson15
Burglary8
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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Pool House Community Primary School

Good177 pupils0.4 km
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Cottam Primary School

Good211 pupils0.7 km
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Ingol Community Primary School

Good186 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston

Good181 pupils0.7 km
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Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School

Good140 pupils1.5 km
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Harris Primary School

Good213 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Nisa0.5 km
  • Cottam Post Office0.4 km
  • Ingol News Ltd0.9 km
  • Rowlands Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Tag Lane Service Station (BP)0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Ingol Labour Club0.7 km
  • The Guild Merchant0.3 km
  • The Ancient Oak0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Bistro0.9 km
  • Cafe - Tanterton Village Centre0.4 km
  • The Kinder Hub at Cottam0.2 km
  • Barons0.9 km
  • The Pantry at Maxy Farm0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.7 km
  • Co-Operative Late Shop0.9 km
  • Sainsburys0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salwick4.4 km
  • Preston4.5 km
  • Lostock Hall8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Ancient Oak0.1 km
  • Ancient Oak0.1 km
  • Tag Croft0.3 km
  • Tag Croft0.3 km
  • Village Green0.3 km