Postcode insights

PR4 2ED

Long Meadow

Kirkham

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Detailed insights for PR4 2ED

Overview

Postcode PR4 2ED is located in an urban city, within the Kirkham ward of Fylde in the North West region, and forms part of the Kirkham & Wesham area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kirkham & Wesham is £47,933 per year. The nearest station is Kirkham and Wesham, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

2/10

Kirkham & Wesham has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,760 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Kirkham & Wesham has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.6%

Approximately 10.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Kirkham & Wesham is £47,933 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 266 ft away from PR4 2ED.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkham & Wesham near PR4 2ED has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kirkham and Wesham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR4 2ED
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Kirkham and Wesham

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkham and Wesham

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
506
Population density
1,552.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
17.07(-5%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.57(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.02(-55%)
Other theft
3.51(-47%)
Burglary
2.51(-55%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
446
88.32%
Other White
29
5.74%
Indian
6
1.19%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.19%
Irish
6
1.19%
Total population: 505

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
173
43.58%
Level 3 (A level)
76
19.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
11.08%
No qualifications
39
9.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
7.05%
Total 16+ residents: 397

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
98
47.34%
Owns outright
59
28.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
12.56%
Other social rented
18
8.7%
Social rents from council
4
1.93%
Total households: 207

Property prices in Kirkham

Median price£207,500
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£148K – £251K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 (about £227 per square foot) in Kirkham area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £475,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kirkham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£275,000£262
Semi-Detached38£217,500£232
Terraced28£142,250£180
Flats5£101,000£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kirkham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£289,950£97,000£151,750£110,000
2017£270,748£120,000£155,000£110,000
2018£265,995£121,000£170,000£110,250
2019£240,000£93,725£177,500£114,098
2020£232,995£65,000£173,995£118,000
2021£262,000£54,950£179,950£126,000
2022£286,500£71,500£195,000£135,000
2023£307,750£95,500£184,500£125,000
2024£310,250£134,500£205,000£126,000
2025£290,000£96,000£203,000£140,000
2026£265,000£101,000£220,000£131,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kirkham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kirkham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209£193£156£143
2017£218£164£167£130
2018£215£235£180£138
2019£202£146£177£149
2020£223£155£190£151
2021£225£150£195£150
2022£246£172£201£158
2023£259£141£204£162
2024£257£196£224£157
2025£261£179£226£178
2026£264£154£245£172
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kirkham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR4 2ED.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR4 2ED
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jul 202511, Long Meadow, Preston, PR4 2EDSemi-DetachedFreehold£192,000
13 Apr 202611, Springfield Avenue, Preston, PR4 2DUDetachedFreehold£250,000
05 Dec 202519, Bentley Drive, Preston, PR4 2DRDetachedFreehold£287,000
22 Sept 20258, Stile Close, Preston, PR4 2SFTerracedFreehold£321,000
26 Sept 202525, Gillow Road, Preston, PR4 2JSSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000

Schools

In the PR4 2ED postcode area, located within Kirkham & Wesham, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR4 2ED
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableKirkham Grammar SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryThe Willows Catholic Primary School, KirkhamVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryKirkham and Wesham Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR4 2ED

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR4 2ED
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparRibby Road, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2PRWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miKirkham LocalNelson Street, Fylde, PR4 2HDWalking directions to Kirkham Local

Council Tax Bands

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

Band A£1,592
Band B£1,857
Band C£2,122
Band D£2,388
Band E£2,918
Band F£3,449
Band G£3,980
Band H£4,776

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 2ED, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adam Jake Brierley

Kirkham - Elected 21 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Andrew Snowden

Fylde - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictFyldeE07000119
Parliamentary ConstituencyFyldeE14001242
WardKirkhamE05014545
ParishKirkhamE04005166
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kirkham & WeshamE02005204
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Fylde 002AE01025007
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about PR4 2ED

Is PR4 2ED (Kirkham & Wesham) safe?

The area around PR4 2ED records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 2ED?

The median sale price around PR4 2ED in Kirkham & Wesham is £207,500 (about £227 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR4 2ED?

There are 7 schools close to PR4 2ED, including Kirkham Grammar School, The Willows Catholic Primary School, Kirkham (Outstanding) and Kirkham and Wesham Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR4 2ED?

The closest station to PR4 2ED is Kirkham and Wesham, about 777 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR4 2ED?

PR4 2ED scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,760 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR4 2ED (Kirkham & Wesham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Fylde covering PR4 2ED is Andrew Snowden (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Adam Jake Brierley (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.