Postcode report
PR4 5PS Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in South Ribble
About PR4 5PS: area rating, property, schools and local change
PR4 5PS is a postcode in Longton & Hutton West, South Ribble, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PR4 5PS, then scores the surrounding small area 37/100 - bottom 16% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PR4 5PS are housing and property market signals, while health 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 5PS is based on Preston 017 Census 2021. It covers 10,382 residents, 4,767 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 29, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 26% owner-occupied, 48% privately rented, 25% 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 2/10.
For property prices near PR4 5PS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PR4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £226k from 83 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PR4 5PS can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 5PS by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PR4 5PS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 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 5PS
Is PR4 5PS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 37/100 (bottom 16% 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 5PS?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PR4 5PS?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PR4 5PS?
LocaleIQ matched PR4 5PS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PR4 5PS?
The latest median sold price is £226k based on 83 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PR4 5PS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.