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PR4 0GR

Preston Rural North

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Overview

Postcode PR4 0GR is located in a rural hamlet, within the Preston Rural North area of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Broughton & Wychnor area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Broughton & Wychnor is £67,663 per year. The median sale price in Preston Rural North is £305,000 (around £262 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £232,500 and £395,000. The nearest station is Salwick, about 2.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Broughton & Wychnor has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,110 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Broughton & Wychnor has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Broughton & Wychnor is £67,663 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from PR4 0GR.

Flood risk

No risk

Broughton & Wychnor near PR4 0GR 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
353
Population density
66.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.6(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.02(+39%)
Vehicle crime
6.26(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.36(-40%)
Burglary
3.57(-36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
333
94.07%
Irish
6
1.69%
Caribbean
5
1.41%
Other Black
3
0.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.85%
Total population: 354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
125
40.98%
No qualifications
43
14.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
14.1%
Level 3 (A level)
40
13.11%
Apprenticeship
26
8.52%
Total 16+ residents: 305

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
80
54.79%
Owns with a mortgage
45
30.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
9.59%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.11%
Other social rented
1
0.68%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Preston Rural North

Median price: £305,000
Price per sq ft: £262
Sales (last 12 months): 141
Typical range (middle 50%): £233K – £395K

Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 (about £262 per square foot) in Preston Rural North area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,500 up to £1,171,027.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Preston Rural North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached92£347,975£265
Semi-Detached36£232,250£230
Terraced11£158,000£246
Flats2£84,250£119

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Preston Rural North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Preston Rural North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267,042£217,498£159,995
2017£269,995£170,000£107,167
2018£289,950£199,995£112,526
2019£299,995£195,000£109,995
2020£299,950£180,000£174,995
2021£309,975£198,000£135,336
2022£304,200£167,996£175,000
2023£341,996£220,475£170,975
2024£345,000£229,250£200,665
2025£363,750£213,500£160,000
2026£340,000£232,250£161,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Preston Rural North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Preston Rural North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£202£212
2017£220£160£148
2018£224£216£153
2019£221£216£157
2020£227£218£223
2021£235£215£163
2022£246£190£213
2023£259£239£211
2024£261£245£239
2025£263£248£229
2026£266£241£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Preston Rural North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Preston Rural North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR4 0GR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR4 0GR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Dec 20253, Greenlet Drive, Preston, PR4 0GRSemi-DetachedFreehold£257,495
25 Apr 202524, Pasture Close, Preston, PR4 0XTDetachedFreehold£274,950
02 Oct 202519, Grassington Drive, Preston, PR4 0GTSemi-DetachedFreehold£157,500
12 Sept 202511, Grassington Drive, Preston, PR4 0GTSemi-DetachedFreehold£221,950
12 Sept 202512, Grassington Drive, Preston, PR4 0GTSemi-DetachedFreehold£184,950

Schools

In the PR4 0GR postcode area, located within Broughton & Wychnor, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR4 0GR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryWoodplumpton St Anne's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryCottam Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryPool House Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR4 0GR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR4 0GR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressPreston, PR4 0UZWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Preston district.

Band A£1,717
Band B£2,003
Band C£2,290
Band D£2,576
Band E£3,148
Band F£3,721
Band G£4,293
Band H£5,151

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 PR4 0GR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stephen Geoffrey Thompson

Preston Rural North - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Maya Ellis

Ribble Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictPrestonE07000123
Parliamentary ConstituencyRibble ValleyE14001443
WardPreston Rural NorthE05012205
ParishWoodplumptonE04005241
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Broughton & WychnorE02005254
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Preston 002EE01034346
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced2025-11-01

Frequently asked questions about PR4 0GR

Is PR4 0GR (Broughton & Wychnor) safe?

The area around PR4 0GR records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PR4 0GR?

The median sale price around PR4 0GR in Preston Rural North is £305,000 (about £262 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR4 0GR?

There are 3 schools close to PR4 0GR, including Woodplumpton St Anne's CofE Primary School (Good), Cottam Primary School (Good) and Pool House Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR4 0GR?

PR4 0GR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,110 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR4 0GR (Broughton & Wychnor) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley covering PR4 0GR is Maya Ellis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stephen Geoffrey Thompson (Reform UK).