Postcode insights

PR4 3DU

Butterworth Close

Medlar-with-Wesham

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Detailed insights for PR4 3DU

Overview

Postcode PR4 3DU is located in an urban city, within the Medlar-with-Wesham ward of Fylde in the North West region, and forms part of the Kirkham & Wesham area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is William Hodgson Sagar Recreation Grounds.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
47.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Kirkham & Wesham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,612 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Kirkham & Wesham has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.9%

Approximately 47.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 189 ft away from PR4 3DU.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkham & Wesham near PR4 3DU 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR4 3DU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Kirkham and Wesham

N/A

Walking directions to Kirkham and Wesham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR4 3DU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWilliam Hodgson Sagar Recreation GroundsMediumWalking directions to William Hodgson Sagar Recreation Grounds
0.4 miMemorial ParkMediumWalking directions to Memorial Park

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
2,363.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.99(-6%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.49(-3%)
Public order
5.83(-42%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.83(-35%)
Vehicle crime
3.5(-42%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
289
85.76%
Other White
28
8.31%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.78%
Other
5
1.48%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.19%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
71
27.2%
Level 4+ (Degree)
67
25.67%
No qualifications
49
18.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
14.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
6.13%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
59
40.41%
Owns with a mortgage
31
21.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
13.7%
Owns outright
16
10.96%
Social rents from council
11
7.53%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Medlar-with-Wesham

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£196
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £240K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £196 per square foot) in Medlar-with-Wesham area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £405,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Medlar-with-Wesham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£310,000£255
Semi-Detached10£226,250£203
Terraced17£124,000£148
Flats5£104,000£171

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Medlar-with-Wesham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Medlar-with-Wesham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£239,975£92,000£145,000£114,665
2017£233,995£94,500£153,500£110,000
2018£255,995£75,000£155,000£109,000
2019£256,000£92,500£150,000£108,500
2020£260,000£90,000£171,000£104,750
2021£265,000£87,000£163,750£123,000
2022£292,500£107,000£160,000£128,500
2023£305,000£105,250£174,580£125,000
2024£287,500£103,500£172,475£129,900
2025£297,500£105,000£225,000£126,250
2026£300,000£99,948£123,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Medlar-with-Wesham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Medlar-with-Wesham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206£155£137£126
2017£207£148£173£126
2018£203£123£165£134
2019£208£152£171£130
2020£207£150£186£127
2021£204£147£178£132
2022£236£181£190£146
2023£238£181£216£137
2024£246£173£185£155
2025£250£180£196£145
2026£300£180£148
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Medlar-with-Wesham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Medlar-with-Wesham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR4 3DU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR4 3DU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 202610, Greenhill Avenue, Preston, PR4 3JFTerracedFreehold£177,500
23 Jan 2026Hillview, Greenhill Avenue, Preston, PR4 3JFDetachedFreehold£253,000
16 Apr 20254, Greenhill Avenue, Preston, PR4 3JFTerracedFreehold£110,000
31 Mar 20254, Townshill Walk, Preston, PR4 3LNTerracedFreehold£134,950
26 Aug 20259, Ravenglass Close, Preston, PR4 3HZSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the PR4 3DU postcode area, located within Kirkham & Wesham, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR4 3DU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-WeshamVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMedlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryKirkham and Wesham Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR4 3DU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR4 3DU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSveridaFylde, PR4 3ADWalking directions to Sverida
0.3 miKirkham LocalNelson Street, Fylde, PR4 2HDWalking directions to Kirkham Local
0.4 miCo-op FoodAlbert Street, Fylde, PR4 3BQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miMorrisonsPoulton Street, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2AQWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miCo-Op4 Market Square, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2SDWalking directions to Co-Op

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 3DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jordan Mark Ledger

Medlar-with-Wesham - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Liz Bickerstaffe

Medlar-with-Wesham - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Andrew Snowden

Fylde - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictFyldeE07000119
Parliamentary ConstituencyFyldeE14001242
WardMedlar-with-WeshamE05014548
ParishMedlar-with-WeshamE04005168
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kirkham & WeshamE02005204
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Fylde 002FE01025013
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1996-06-01

Frequently asked questions about PR4 3DU

Is PR4 3DU (Kirkham & Wesham) safe?

The area around PR4 3DU records about 59 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PR4 3DU?

The median sale price around PR4 3DU in Kirkham & Wesham is £180,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR4 3DU?

There are 9 schools close to PR4 3DU, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Medlar-with-Wesham (Good), Medlar-with-Wesham Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement) and Kirkham and Wesham Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR4 3DU?

The closest station to PR4 3DU is Kirkham and Wesham, about 398 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR4 3DU?

PR4 3DU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,612 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR4 3DU (Kirkham & Wesham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Fylde covering PR4 3DU is Andrew Snowden (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jordan Mark Ledger (Labour Party) and Liz Bickerstaffe (Independent).

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.