PR4 — PRESTON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in PR4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in PR4 is £295,403, which is 16% above the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Property values in PR4 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in PR4 have fallen 2.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£381,735	1846
Semi-detached	£219,990	1314
Terraced	£168,508	533
Flat	£106,446	84
All types	£295,403	3962

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in PR4

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, PR4 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in PR4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

PR4 has 39 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Kirkham and Wesham Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Little Hoole Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Tarleton Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Catforth Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Weeton Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

116,113

Population

Median Age

36%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

36.0%

Private rent

11.0%

Social rent

10.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in PR4 are 256.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 85% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

256.0 Mbps

Avg Download

46.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

60%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in PR4 is collected by South Ribble. The Band D rate is £2,142/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

PR4 — PRESTON

Area Summary

PR4 (PRESTON) offers property prices near the national average (£295,403), low crime (94% below national average), 39 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (256 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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£313K

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£255K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in PR4?

The average house price in PR4 (PRESTON) is £295,403, based on 3962 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 3% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.3% over the past year.

Is PR4 a safe area to live?

Crime in PR4 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in PR4?

There are 39 schools in or near PR4. 13% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in PR4?

Council tax in PR4 is collected by South Ribble. The Band D rate is £2,142 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in PR4?

The average broadband download speed in PR4 is 256 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 60%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in PR4 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 36% of homes in PR4 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 10% are social housing. The total population is approximately 116,113.