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PR4 0HN

Bay Horse Lane

Preston Rural North

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Overview

Postcode PR4 0HN is located in a rural hamlet, within the Preston Rural North ward 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 nearest station is Salwick, about 2.3 miles away. There are 1 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
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Broughton & Wychnor has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,162 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from PR4 0HN.

Flood risk

No risk

Broughton & Wychnor near PR4 0HN 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 2.3 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£310,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £385K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £261 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
Detached87£347,750£263
Semi-Detached34£232,250£259
Terraced14£159,000£250
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£365,000£212,000£159,992
2026£354,500£240,000£195,000
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£247£228
2026£264£255£265
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 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR4 0HN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR4 0HN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Oct 2025Stone Chimney, Bay Horse Lane, Preston, PR4 0HNDetachedFreehold£483,000
31 Jul 2025Willow Cottage, Bay Horse Lane, Preston, PR4 0HNSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
20 Mar 2025Mellings Farm, Benson Lane, Preston, PR4 0HYOtherFreehold£600,000

Schools

In the PR4 0HN postcode area, located within Broughton & Wychnor, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR4 0HN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableHope SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCatforth Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

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

Band A£1,652
Band B£1,927
Band C£2,203
Band D£2,478
Band E£3,028
Band F£3,579
Band G£4,130
Band H£4,956

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 0HN, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR4 0HN

Is PR4 0HN (Broughton & Wychnor) safe?

The area around PR4 0HN 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 0HN?

The median sale price around PR4 0HN in Broughton & Wychnor is £310,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR4 0HN?

There are 2 schools close to PR4 0HN, including Hope School (Good) and Catforth Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR4 0HN?

PR4 0HN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,162 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.