Postcode insights

PR4 3TU

Blackthorn Close

Rural East Fylde

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Detailed insights for PR4 3TU

Overview

Postcode PR4 3TU is located in a rural town, within the Rural East Fylde ward of Fylde in the North West region, and forms part of the Clifton & Newton-with-Scales area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clifton & Newton-with-Scales is £49,954 per year. The nearest station is Salwick, about 1.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Clifton & Newton-with-Scales has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,955 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Clifton & Newton-with-Scales has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Clifton & Newton-with-Scales is £49,954 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 270 ft away from PR4 3TU.

Flood risk

No risk

Clifton & Newton-with-Scales near PR4 3TU 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
197.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.81(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.85(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.95(-12%)
Vehicle crime
5.3(-12%)
Other theft
2.65(-60%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
96.75%
Other White
4
1.44%
Other Asian
3
1.08%
Irish
1
0.36%
Arab
1
0.36%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
40.82%
No qualifications
40
16.33%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
9.8%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
79
63.2%
Owns with a mortgage
40
32%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.4%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.4%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Rural East Fylde

Median price£317,000
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£208K – £390K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £317,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Rural East Fylde area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,950 up to £950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rural East Fylde over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£390,000£250
Semi-Detached23£217,000£205
Terraced8£153,000£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rural East Fylde

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rural East Fylde.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275,500£156,000
2017£250,000£150,000£140,000
2018£266,475£166,000£145,000
2019£270,000£174,950£147,500
2020£279,950£169,975£165,000
2021£306,995£188,000£181,111
2022£340,000£170,975£150,000
2023£392,498£193,500£173,000
2024£392,495£187,300£182,000
2025£402,500£215,000£140,500
2026£400,000£372,500£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rural East Fylde.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rural East Fylde.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£214£137
2017£200£172£136
2018£198£169£148
2019£208£208£180
2020£214£189£146
2021£221£200£176
2022£239£201£184
2023£236£204£174
2024£253£210£218
2025£244£213£178
2026£248£161£220
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rural East Fylde.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rural East Fylde in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR4 3TU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR4 3TU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 202616, Blackthorn Close, Preston, PR4 3TUDetachedFreehold£390,000
07 Nov 202534, Hornby Drive, Preston, PR4 3STSemi-DetachedFreehold£159,950
24 Jul 202531, Hornby Drive, Preston, PR4 3STSemi-DetachedFreehold£183,500
05 Dec 202514, Birch Avenue, Preston, PR4 3TXDetachedFreehold£386,000
29 May 202520, Birch Avenue, Preston, PR4 3TXDetachedFreehold£338,500

Schools

In the PR4 3TU postcode area, located within Clifton & Newton-with-Scales, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR4 3TU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryNewton Bluecoat Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.9 miNot applicableOakfield House SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.9 miNot applicableAurora Keyes Barn SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR4 3TU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR4 3TU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSelect ConvenienceBeech Drive, Fylde, PR4 3RNWalking directions to Select Convenience

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

Local councillors

Martin Richard Evans

Rural East Fylde - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Peter Collins

Rural East Fylde - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Andrew Snowden

Fylde - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictFyldeE07000119
Parliamentary ConstituencyFyldeE14001242
WardRural East FyldeE05014550
ParishNewton-with-CliftonE04005169
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clifton & Newton-with-ScalesE02005205
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Fylde 003DE01025015
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1983-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR4 3TU

Is PR4 3TU (Clifton & Newton-with-Scales) safe?

The area around PR4 3TU records about 48 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 3TU?

The median sale price around PR4 3TU in Clifton & Newton-with-Scales is £317,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR4 3TU?

There are 3 schools close to PR4 3TU, including Newton Bluecoat Church of England Primary School (Good), Oakfield House School (Good) and Aurora Keyes Barn School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR4 3TU?

PR4 3TU scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,955 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR4 3TU (Clifton & Newton-with-Scales) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Fylde covering PR4 3TU is Andrew Snowden (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Martin Richard Evans (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Peter Collins (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.