PR4 0BS is a sought-after residential area on Stanley Croft, 0.6km from Broughton in Broughton (Preston). Administratively it sits within Preston Rural East ward and the Wyre and Preston North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PR4, PR4 0BS offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% 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: Average house prices are around £199k, down 21.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PR4 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00128293 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STANLEY CROFT, PR4 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANLEY CROFT, PR4 0BS.
307
49
£ 56,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR4 0BS 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.
Area Character
PR4 0BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 21.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR4 0BS. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 172,000
9 sales · Mean £ 176,925
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR4 0BS 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.
school Local Schools
Broughton High School
Broughton-in-Amounderness Church of England Primary School
St Mary and St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Barton Newsham
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Broughton Service Station0.8 km
- Co-op0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Broughton & Dist Club Hall0.9 km
- The Broughton Inn0.6 km
- Broughton & District Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Club Kitchen0.8 km
- Toll Bar Cottage community meeting0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Preston6.3 km
- Salwick6.5 km
- Lostock Hall10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Normandy Road0.1 km
- Sunningdale0.2 km
- Sunningdale0.2 km
- Northway0.3 km
- High School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PR40BS · Data under Open Government Licence