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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

PR40RE

Darkinson Lane

PR40NT

The Chase

PR40PZ

Downy Close

PR23ZR

Dunoon Close

PR27DL

Turnfield

PR40BF

Poppyfield

PR40RW

Lea Road

PR23PN

Whitby Avenue

PR40NX

Dunnock Lane

PR23XP

Barry Avenue

PR23ZE

Hargreaves Court

PR40GX

Ashdene Court

PR40PF

Greenfinch Avenue

PR40GD

Buzzard Road

PR23GB

Whitby Avenue

PR23XZ

Waters Edge

PR23XU

Dalmore Road

PR27AD

Goldburn Close

PR40FS

Deer View

PR40BY

Minster Park

PR27DW

Alder Grove

PR27AY

The Avenue

PR40SW

Hold Avenue

PR40GA

Merlin Drive

PR27DE

Bowlingfield

PR40WP

Swinside

PR23YX

Tag Lane

PR23XN

Barry Avenue

PR23YH

Bardsea Place

PR27AX

The Avenue

PR27HE

Ashfield Court

PR40SH

Old Smithy Close

PR40NJ

Coleridge Close

PR27DH

Turnfield

PR40HJ

Wyburn Close

PR27BT

Thistlecroft

PR27DF

Ingol & Cottam

PR23XT

Brighton Crescent

PR40QW

Hartford Crescent

PR27DZ

Maple Leaf Close

PR40BG

Flowerfield

PR40NF

Roseberry Avenue

PR40EP

Birch Tree Way

PR40NU

The Weald

PR40WL

Bampton Drive

PR23EE

Ingol & Cottam

PR21SG

Ingol & Cottam

PR27AE

Goldburn Close

PR23ZS

Dunoon Close

PR40JZ

Turnstone Close

PR27EX

New Links Avenue

PR23XR

Cromer Place

PR40EB

Hornbeam Drive

PR23UR

Briar Grove

PR40EE

Juniper Drive

PR27AB

Tag Lane

PR40EH

Copper Beech Lane

PR40DE

Crosier Walk

PR40RA

Lea Road

PR40JX

Dunlin Drive

PR40DN

The Shires

PR40DG

Sandyfields

PR40RL

Lea Lane

PR40GY

Ingol & Cottam

PR40BW

Cornfield

PR23YR

Eastbourne Close

PR23XF

Whitefriar Close

PR23XA

Tag Lane

PR23YL

Clevedon Road

PR23ZD

St Ives Crescent

PR40EN

Larch Lane

PR27AJ

Tag Croft

PR23XD

Cottam Avenue

PR27EL

Golf View

PR23ZH

Ventnor Place

PR27BN

Sylvancroft

PR23XW

Cottam Lane

PR23XS

Crosby Place

PR23TW

Brook Croft

PR27DG

Ambergate

PR23TE

St Leonards Close

PR40AB

Cottam Green

PR27DY

Mason House Crescent

PR23XY

Creswell Avenue

PR40GG

Tawny Drive

PR40FA

Applewood Road

PR40RN

Lea Lane

PR40SJ

Church Park

PR40WB

The Granings

PR27BA

New Rough Hey

PR23UA

Bexhill Road

PR27AQ

Tag Croft

PR23GJ

Tag Farm Court

PR23UB

Hollinhead Crescent

PR40QY

Plover Close

PR40NB

Hoyles Lane

PR40WJ

Thornthwaite Road

PR27AZ

Sheraton Park

PR23UQ

Worthing Road

PR40RB

Ingol & Cottam

Data Sources

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