Postcode insights

PR3 1LA

Bowland Road

Garstang

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Detailed insights for PR3 1LA

Overview

Postcode PR3 1LA 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 very low crime levels, with around 22.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% 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 9.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Garstang & Catterall has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,487 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Garstang & Catterall has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from PR3 1LA.

Flood risk

No risk

Garstang & Catterall near PR3 1LA 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 9.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
2,295.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
13.8(-23%)
Violence and sexual offences
12(-68%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.6(-60%)
Other theft
2.4(-64%)
Burglary
1.8(-68%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
306
96.53%
Irish
4
1.26%
African
2
0.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.63%
Chinese
1
0.32%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
35.29%
No qualifications
53
19.49%
Level 3 (A level)
44
16.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.72%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
51.05%
Owns with a mortgage
38
26.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
13.99%
Shared ownership
7
4.9%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.1%
Total households: 143

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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR3 1LA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR3 1LA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Nov 202511, Bowland Road, Preston, PR3 1LASemi-DetachedFreehold£355,000
28 Mar 20258, Bowland Road, Preston, PR3 1LASemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
21 Mar 202520, Bowland Road, Preston, PR3 1LASemi-DetachedFreehold£171,111
11 Dec 2025Brambles, Green Lane East, Preston, PR3 1JSDetachedFreehold£330,000
17 Mar 20257, Green Lane East, Preston, PR3 1JSSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the PR3 1LA postcode area, located within Garstang & Catterall, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR3 1LA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryGarstang Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

1.0 miPrimarySt Mary and Michael Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR3 1LA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR3 1LA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar144 Lancaster Road, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1JEWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miLondisGarstang By-Pass Road, Garstang, PR3 1PHWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miCroston Road StoreCroston Road, Wyre, PR3 1HQWalking directions to Croston Road Store

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 1LA, 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
ParishCabusE04005323
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Garstang & CatterallE02005325
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wyre 007AE01025548
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR3 1LA

Is PR3 1LA (Garstang & Catterall) safe?

The area around PR3 1LA records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 1LA?

The median sale price around PR3 1LA 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 1LA?

There are 2 schools close to PR3 1LA, including 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 1LA?

PR3 1LA scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,487 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering PR3 1LA 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.