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PR4 3HQ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About PR4 3HQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
PR4 3HQ is a postcode in Medlar-with-Wesham, Fylde, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PR4 3HQ, then scores the surrounding small area 64/100 - top 30% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PR4 3HQ are safety and schools and education, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PR4 3HQ is based on Fylde 001 Census 2021. It covers 8,511 residents, 129 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 78% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 7% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near PR4 3HQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PR4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £226k from 90 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PR4 3HQ can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PR4 3HQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PR4 3HQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PR4 3HQ
Is PR4 3HQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 64/100 (top 30% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PR4 3HQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PR4 3HQ?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PR4 3HQ?
LocaleIQ matched PR4 3HQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PR4 3HQ?
The latest median sold price is £226k based on 90 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PR4 3HQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.