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PR4

PRESTON

Lancashire, North West, England

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PR4 is the postcode district for PRESTON, located in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £295,403
1yr change ▼ 2.3%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£295,403

▼ 2.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

3% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

39 schools

Broadband Speed

256 Mbps

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.

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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

£288K £292K £295K £299K £303K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

5

Good

2

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

116,113

Population

67

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.

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256.0 Mbps

Avg Download

46.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

60%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

PR

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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Frequently Asked Questions about PR4 PRESTON

What is the average house price in PR4 PRESTON?
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 PRESTON 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 is the population of PR4 PRESTON?
The population of PR4 (PRESTON) is approximately 116,113 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 36% of homes are owner-occupied, 11% are privately rented, and 10% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in PR4 PRESTON?
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.

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