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PR3 1HU

York Grove

Garstang

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Detailed insights for PR3 1HU

Overview

Postcode PR3 1HU is located in a rural town, within the Garstang ward of Wyre in the North West region, and forms part of the Garstang & Catterall area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Garstang & Catterall is £44,436 per year. The nearest station is Salwick, about 8.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Kepple Lane Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Garstang & Catterall has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,627 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Garstang & Catterall has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.2%

Approximately 2.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Garstang & Catterall is £44,436 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 170 ft away from PR3 1HU.

Flood risk

No risk

Garstang & Catterall near PR3 1HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Salwick located about 8.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR3 1HU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miKepple Lane ParkSmallWalking directions to Kepple Lane Park

Area Profile

Population
191
Population density
2,292.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
41.99(+134%)
Violence and sexual offences
31.74(-15%)
Shoplifting
14.16(+145%)
Other theft
5.37(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.39(-51%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
187
97.91%
Other White
2
1.05%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.52%
Irish
1
0.52%
Total population: 191

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
50
31.25%
Level 3 (A level)
43
26.88%
No qualifications
31
19.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
10%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
7.5%
Total 16+ residents: 160

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
50.55%
Owns with a mortgage
27
29.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
16.48%
Social rents from council
1
1.1%
Other social rented
1
1.1%
Total households: 91

Property prices in Garstang

Median price£237,500
Price per sq ft£243
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £325K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £237,500 (about £243 per square foot) in Garstang area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £535,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Garstang over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£341,250£268
Semi-Detached28£228,750£259
Flats14£150,000£204
Terraced5£138,000£175

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Garstang

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Garstang.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£261,000£126,250£174,000£170,000
2017£297,000£138,750£192,500£145,500
2018£282,995£130,250£195,500£145,500
2019£309,498£161,000£209,998£144,995
2020£326,750£113,000£195,000£137,750
2021£345,000£147,500£205,000£154,000
2022£364,999£181,000£225,000£178,000
2023£347,995£197,500£234,998£192,000
2024£347,998£162,500£234,995£192,000
2025£335,750£175,500£232,000£230,000
2026£342,500£100,000£263,750£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Garstang.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Garstang.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£238£176£186£176
2017£232£206£197£171
2018£224£192£214£196
2019£232£202£201£194
2020£227£212£209£199
2021£245£219£228£171
2022£268£253£227£224
2023£279£295£251£212
2024£272£260£253£220
2025£276£211£251£221
2026£244£194£250£124
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Garstang.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Garstang in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR3 1HU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR3 1HU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jul 20255, Canterbury Close, Preston, PR3 1DJSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000
09 Sept 20256, Chester Close, Preston, PR3 1LHDetachedFreehold£382,500
24 Oct 202545, Derby Road, Preston, PR3 1EUDetachedFreehold£360,100
18 Feb 20258, Derby Road, Preston, PR3 1EUDetachedFreehold£280,000
10 Dec 202580, Dorchester Road, Preston, PR3 1HHDetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the PR3 1HU postcode area, located within Garstang & Catterall, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR3 1HU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryGarstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryGarstang Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Mary and Michael Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR3 1HU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR3 1HU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAldiMoss Lane, Garstang, Garstang, PR3 1HBWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miBoothsPark Hill Road, Wyre, PR3 1EFWalking directions to Booths
0.4 miCroston Road StoreCroston Road, Wyre, PR3 1HQWalking directions to Croston Road Store
0.4 miOne Stop34-37 High Street, Preston, PR3 1EAWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miSainsbury'sHigh Street, Wyre, PR3 1PGWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wyre district (2025-26).

Band A£1,577
Band B£1,840
Band C£2,103
Band D£2,366
Band E£2,891
Band F£3,417
Band G£3,943
Band H£4,731

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PR3 1HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alice Collinson

Garstang - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Dulcie Mary Atkins

Garstang - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Robert James Atkins

Garstang - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Cat Smith

Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWyreE07000128
Parliamentary ConstituencyLancaster and WyreE14001318
WardGarstangE05009938
ParishNatebyE04005332
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Garstang & CatterallE02005325
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wyre 007DE01025559
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1982-03-01

Frequently asked questions about PR3 1HU

Is PR3 1HU (Garstang & Catterall) safe?

The area around PR3 1HU records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PR3 1HU?

The median sale price around PR3 1HU in Garstang & Catterall is £237,500 (about £243 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR3 1HU?

There are 3 schools close to PR3 1HU, including Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School (Good), Garstang Community Primary School (Good) and St Mary and Michael Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR3 1HU?

PR3 1HU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,627 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR3 1HU (Garstang & Catterall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering PR3 1HU is Cat Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alice Collinson (Conservative and Unionist Party), Dulcie Mary Atkins (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Robert James Atkins (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.