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About

Preesall ward sits on the northern bank of the River Wyre estuary, characterised by its flat, reclaimed mossland landscape. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing developments and older properties spread across the main settlements of Preesall and Knott End-on-Sea. The local economy has historical ties to salt mining, though agriculture and commuting to larger nearby towns are now more common. A network of quiet lanes and footpaths crosses the agricultural fields.

The western edge of the ward is defined by the wide tidal estuary, with Knott End featuring a ferry slipway and views across to Fleetwood. This riverside location supports birdlife and walking along the coastal path. The area maintains a distinct, separate identity from the more tourist-focused centres elsewhere in Wyre, with a focus on local community facilities and services. The vast, open skies and expansive horizon over the water are a defining feature of the landscape here.

Area overview

On average Preesall has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Preesall is £33,541 per year. There are 3 schools in Preesall: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Preesall is home to around 5,656 people, with a population density of about 392.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Preesall Population
5,656
Population density
392.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.35(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.16(+12%)
Public order
6.01(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.24(-53%)
Other theft
2.3(-65%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,491
96.98%
Other White
36
0.64%
Irish
28
0.49%
Other Asian
16
0.28%
Chinese
15
0.26%
Total population: 5,662

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,210
24.5%
No qualifications
1,199
24.28%
Level 3 (A level)
758
15.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
681
13.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
486
9.84%
Total 16+ residents: 4,938

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,431
52.53%
Owns with a mortgage
684
25.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
408
14.98%
Other social rented
124
4.55%
Other forms of private rent
58
2.13%
Total households: 2,724

Property prices in Preesall

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Preesall area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £615,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Preesall 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 Preesall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced5£150,000
Detached24£277,500
Flats5£130,000
Semi-Detached54£181,500

10 years median price trend in Preesall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Preesall.

All postcodes in Preesall

FY60NQ

Smithy Lane

FY60HN

Lancaster Road

FY60HQ

Beach Road

FY60EA

Quail Holme Road

FY60BQ

The Esplanade

FY60PA

Sandy Lane

FY60DF

Links Road

FY60AG

Lune View

FY60HW

Acres Lane

FY60RT

Preesall

FY60BP

Salisbury Avenue

FY60BE

Westbourne Court

FY60LU

Park Lane

FY60AL

Beech Grove

FY60ED

Elmwood Avenue

FY60BN

Barton Square

FY60BZ

Holmefield Road

FY60DG

Links Road

FY60RL

Cherry Tree Close

FY60PS

Cedar Avenue

FY60DS

Rydal Grove

FY60QJ

Juniper Close

FY60EP

Buckthorn Place

FY60EJ

Sandy Lane

FY60DH

Eskdale Grove

FY60HF

Woodland Crescent

FY60JX

Green Dick's Lane

FY60AT

Plantation Avenue

FY60DA

Parksway

FY60FW

Rosslyn Avenue

FY60AE

Wyre View

FY60PB

Sandicroft Place

FY60AS

Lancaster Road

FY60NF

Ambleside Avenue

FY60NG

Back Lane

FY60PH

Cemetery Lane

FY60AR

Lancaster Road

FY60EL

Hampson Grove

FY60PF

Bourbles Lane

FY60QY

The Lindens

PR36HP

Fluke Hall Lane

FY60RA

Preesall

FY60DY

Lancaster Road

FY60BJ

Arnside View

FY60DJ

Kingston Close

FY60JU

Chelwood Close

FY60FL

Bourne May Road

FY60FD

The Heathers

FY60GL

Preesall

FY60ES

Hillside Avenue

FY60AB

Bourne May Road

FY60EY

Rosemount Avenue

FY60DP

Coniston Avenue

FY60FE

Meadow Close

FY60PE

Bourbles Lane

FY60ET

Lilac Grove

FY60NE

Buttermere Drive

FY60PR

Sandy Lane

FY60PG

Head Dyke Lane

FY60AQ

Lancaster Road

FY60ND

Keswick Grove

FY60RN

Preesall

FY60FG

Bourne May Road

FY60JY

Thirlmere Close

FY60AZ

Hackensall Road

FY60BW

Barton Avenue

FY60HT

Back Lane

FY60EG

Cranesbill Close

FY60AU

Lancaster Road

FY60AD

The Esplanade

FY60FY

Preesall

FY60HA

Meadow Avenue

FY60AA

Wyre Side

FY60NN

Mill Street

FY60HH

Pilling Lane

FY60PY

Rosslyn Crescent

FY60EN

Jubilee Avenue

FY60EU

Pilling Lane

FY60NP

Cart Gate

FY60NT

Sunnyside Terrace

FY60BU

Ashton Avenue

FY60QE

Hawkshead Road

FY60NR

Cart Gate

FY60BH

Salisbury Court

FY60HL

Tongues Lane

FY60HG

Pilling Lane

FY60JB

Back Lane

FY60EZ

Thornhill Avenue

FY60HS

Acres Lane

FY60NY

Nicksons Lane

FY60PJ

Hall Gate Lane

FY60DX

Lancaster Road

FY60BS

Westbourne Road

FY60HP

Acres Lane

FY60NX

Gaulters Lane

FY60DB

Parksway

FY60PT

Beechfield Avenue

FY60FA

Wilkinson Way

FY60LT

Park Lane

FY60EE

The Crescent

Data Sources

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