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Ingol & Cottam

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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ingol & Cottam Population

9,258

Population density

1,492.1 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,899

85.29%

Other White

459

4.96%

Indian

215

2.32%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

124

1.34%

African

1.02%

Total population: 9,261

Economics

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

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

Median price£227,000

Price per sq ft£238

Sales (last 12 months)145

Typical range (middle 50%)£161K – £310K

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £227,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Ingol & Cottam area, with individual transactions ranging from £29,000 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ingol & Cottam over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	55	£329,995	£272	£235,000	£287,500	£386,500	£704,500
Semi-Detached	50	£192,500	£236	£105,375	£169,369	£242,250	£342,100
Terraced	31	£140,000	£166	£96,250	£122,000	£171,100	£256,250
Flats	9	£51,000	£102	£31,000	£40,000	£69,500	£100,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ingol & Cottam

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ingol & Cottam.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£264,998	£51,000	£141,000	£165,000
2017	£249,998	£58,000	£135,000	£118,000
2018	£275,375	£59,500	£149,500	£132,500
2019	£265,995	£50,000	£162,000	£99,000
2020	£288,750	£95,996	£199,750	£117,500
2021	£291,000	£57,000	£184,000	£120,000
2022	£299,995	£66,000	£188,750	£177,500
2023	£307,645	£72,500	£192,500	£142,475
2024	£290,000	£68,000	£185,000	£155,500
2025	£312,500	£66,000	£188,800	£130,000
2026	£360,000	£42,500	£195,000	£147,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ingol & Cottam.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£206	£62	£178	£222
2017	£216	£105	£179	£155
2018	£219	£123	£187	£138
2019	£219	£102	£200	£119
2020	£222	£146	£219	£138
2021	£230	£82	£206	£158
2022	£244	£124	£234	£198
2023	£255	£114	£236	£172
2024	£265	£116	£222	£210
2025	£265	£123	£236	£170
2026	£274	£74	£249	£152

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail