Is PR4 0AT a safe place to live?

Yes, PR4 0AT is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 33 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PR4 0AT?

The average property price in PR4 0AT is currently around £273k.

What is the population of PR4 0AT?

The population for the PR4 0AT area is approximately 292 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Preston, North West

MOSS HOUSE ROAD, PR4 0AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOSS HOUSE ROAD, PR4 0AT.

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

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Population

292

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

37%

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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9/10

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2/10

workEmployment

4/10

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1/10

paymentsAffluence

7/10

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2/10

homeHome Ownership

9/10

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4/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PR4 0AT spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £273k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR4 0AT is a sought-after residential area on Moss House Road, 0.6km from Broughton in Broughton (Preston). Administratively it sits within Preston Rural East ward and the Wyre and Preston North constituency.

For serious buyers, PR4 0AT is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £273k.

Census 2021 statistics for PR4 0AT are sourced from Output Area E00128295 (shared with 9 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 0AT. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%

Asian / British Asian1.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

37%Active

FT: 27%

Unemployed: 1%

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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

£ 220,000

3 sales · Mean £ 208,333

Detached

£ 332,500

2 sales · Mean £ 332,500

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

PR4 0AT has low crime rates — 33 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 offences11

Anti-social behaviour8

Criminal damage and arson8

Other crime3

Public order2

school Local Schools

Broughton High School

Outstanding918 pupils0.3 km

Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School

Outstanding286 pupils0.7 km

St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham

Good121 pupils1.5 km

Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School, Preston

Good1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Broughton Service Station0.7 km
Co-op0.6 km

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby

Broughton & Dist Club Hall0.8 km
The Broughton Inn0.6 km
Broughton & District Club0.8 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Toll Bar Cottage community meeting0.6 km
The Club Kitchen0.8 km

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Preston6.1 km
Salwick6.4 km
Lostock Hall9.8 km

Bus Stops

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