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About

Ingol & Cottam is a primarily residential ward in the northern part of Preston. It encompasses modern housing developments built from the late 20th century onwards, catering to families and commuters. The area includes local shopping parades, schools, and community centres that serve the neighbourhood's daily needs. Its layout is characterised by suburban streets and cul-de-sacs.

A significant feature is the presence of the former Ingol Golf Course, with much of this green space now integrated into the residential landscape. The ward is bordered by the M55 motorway, providing direct road links. Tanterton and Cottam Hall are key local landmarks within its boundaries, reflecting the area's more recent expansion alongside these older settlement names.

Area overview

On average Ingol & Cottam has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ingol & Cottam is £46,356 per year. There are 6 schools in Ingol & Cottam: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ingol & Cottam is home to around 9,258 people, with a population density of about 1,492.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
108
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ingol & Cottam Population
9,258
Population density
1,492.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.57(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.85(+144%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.26(+59%)
Other theft
7.67(+16%)
Public order
5.94(-41%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,899
85.29%
Other White
459
4.96%
Indian
215
2.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
124
1.34%
African
94
1.02%
Total population: 9,261

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,465
33.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,292
17.37%
No qualifications
1,289
17.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,055
14.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
699
9.4%
Total 16+ residents: 7,438

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,341
32.34%
Owns outright
1,152
27.79%
Other social rented
966
23.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
411
9.91%
Social rents from council
149
3.59%
Total households: 4,146

Property prices in Ingol & Cottam

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 in Ingol & Cottam area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ingol & Cottam in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ingol & Cottam over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached47£187,000
Detached52£318,500
Flats10£65,000
Terraced39£134,000

10 years median price trend in Ingol & Cottam

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ingol & Cottam.

All postcodes in Ingol & Cottam

PR40QT

Daresbury Close

PR40NS

Hereford Grove

PR40EZ

Barley Close

PR23XB

Cottam Hall Lane

PR23SY

Bexhill Road

PR27AA

Tag Lane

PR40RG

Darkinson Lane

PR27AL

Marlfield Close

PR27EN

Golf View

PR23YB

Dawlish Place

PR40BZ

Spires Grove

PR27DT

Pool House Court

PR23ZB

Hayling Place

PR23YA

Creswell Avenue

PR40AQ

Ingol & Cottam

PR40PD

Canberra Lane

PR27DX

Tanterton Hall Road

PR27EP

West Avenue

PR27BD

New Rough Hey

PR40ED

Aspen Drive

PR40LS

The Villas

PR40PE

Siskin Road

PR40NP

Wiltshire Mews

PR23ZP

Whitby Avenue

PR23EZ

Cottam Avenue

PR40PX

Buckthorn Drive

PR40LD

Hoyles Lane

PR23XQ

Barry Avenue

PR40NQ

Worcester Gardens

PR40SS

Redstart Road

PR23XG

Hollybank Close

PR40NN

Rose Wood

PR27DJ

Turnfield

PR40NY

Haydocks Lane

PR40SR

Digby Drive

PR40WA

Greenside

PR27BB

New Rough Hey

PR40NG

Rosedene Close

PR27BS

Thistlecroft

PR23XE

Cottam Avenue

PR27BX

Kidsgrove

PR40RF

The Vines

PR40ND

Miller Lane

PR23ZA

Newlyn Place

PR27DS

Village Green Lane

PR23TY

Tag Lane

PR23YP

Whitby Avenue

PR40FT

Edgewater Oaks

PR40GB

Owl Drive

PR40HW

Lyndon Close

PR40LF

Valentines Meadow

PR40WH

Armaside Road

PR40NR

Avon Gardens

PR23GA

Whitby Avenue

PR40PB

Swallowfields

PR23UN

Hillcrest Avenue

PR40RJ

Darkinson Lane

PR40PW

Buckthorn Drive

PR40NL

Keats Way

PR40GE

Hobby Street

PR40LQ

The Evergreens

PR40PY

Bay Willow Court

PR40SX

Sharp Close

PR23TB

Margate Road

PR27BP

Sylvancroft

PR40GH

Goshawk Close

PR40GZ

Ingol & Cottam

PR40AR

Mossbrook Drive

PR40JU

Sandpiper Way

PR27FT

Ingol & Cottam

PR40RD

Sidgreaves Lane

PR40WQ

Dacre Way

PR23TA

Bexhill Road

PR23EG

Ingol & Cottam

PR27DD

Bowlingfield

PR40AG

Meadowbarn Close

PR40WD

Valentines Lane

PR27EH

Golf View

PR23XJ

Filey Place

PR27AH

Tag Croft

PR40NW

Finch Lane

PR23ZU

St Margarets Close

PR40AZ

Millersgate

PR23XX

Creswell Avenue

PR40RH

Darkinson Lane

PR40JW

Woodcock Close

PR23YN

Marshall Grove

PR40QX

Kerridge Close

PR23XH

Cottam Avenue

PR40AF

Greenmead Close

PR40DF

Lappet Grove

PR40LG

The Gables

PR40JY

Ingol & Cottam

PR27BL

Sylvancroft

PR40WF

Greenside

PR27FB

Wood Drive

PR40QU

Latchford Road

PR27EQ

Hanover Court

PR23ZY

Whitby Place

PR40GF

Honey Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.