PR4 0DN is a sought-after residential area on The Shires, 1.2km from Cottam in Preston. Administratively it sits within Ingol & Cottam ward and the Fylde constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PR4, PR4 0DN offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% 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: Prices average £718k.
Census 2021 statistics for PR4 0DN are sourced from Output Area E00182040 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE SHIRES, PR4 0DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SHIRES, PR4 0DN.
367
43
£ 48,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR4 0DN 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, PR4 0DN combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£718k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £718k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR4 0DN. The average age is 42.7. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 715,000
3 sales · Mean £ 707,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR4 0DN 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
Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School
Cottam Primary School
Ashton Primary School
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Lea Community Primary School
Royal Cross Primary School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston
Ingol Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Harwood's Store0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Final Whistle Cafe0.8 km
- West Preston Methodist Church0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Ashton & Lea Golf Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salwick3.4 km
- Preston4.6 km
- Kirkham & Wesham7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Westleigh0.1 km
- Westleigh0.2 km
- Bampton Drive0.4 km
- Bampton Drive0.4 km
- Summer Trees Ave0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PR40DN · Data under Open Government Licence