Mossbrook Drive is in Cottam, Preston and in Preston district. PR4 0AR is located in the Ingol & Cottam electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fylde. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mossbrook Drive, Cottam, Preston, PR4 0AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR4 0BF, PR2 7AQ, PR4 0BG, PR4 0AG, PR4 0AB, PR4 0BW, PR2 7AH, PR4 0AF, PR2 7AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR4 0AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.2% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.8% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of PR4 0AR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.9% | 25.5% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64% | 63.7% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 19.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.8% | 51.5% | -10.3% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 33.3% | 4.9% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 11% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 10.4% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 5.6% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 14.9% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 16% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 45.4% | 5.1% | 33.8% | 11.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.9% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 92.5% | 95.1% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
In this area, 97.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.4% | 97.1% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 97.1% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.1% | 76.7% | 18.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 62.8% | 46.2% | 16.6% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mossbrook Drive was 43.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.8% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mossbrook Drive has the 15th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 85th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mossbrook Drive, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-11-28 | £358,549 |
| 21 Mossbrook Drive, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-05-26 | £299,846 |
| 21 Mossbrook Drive, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-02-03 | £281,818 |
| 15 Mossbrook Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-07-01 | £181,994 |
| 14 Mossbrook Drive, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-09-10 | £250,915 |
PR4 0AR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 5,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool House Community Primary School Kidsgrove , Tanterton PR2 7BX | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottam Primary School Haydocks Lane , Cottam PR4 0NY | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston 59 Whitby Avenue , Ingol PR2 3YP | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ingol Community Primary School Whitby Avenue , Ingol PR2 3YP | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School Lea Road , PR4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Community Science College Aldwych Drive , Ashton PR2 1SL | 3out of 4 | 1,944 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,052 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton High School Woodplumpton Lane , Broughton PR3 5JJ | 4out of 4 | 3,175 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 3,309 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston College Fulwood Campus , St Vincent's Road PR2 8UR | - not rated | 3,780 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Cross Primary School Elswick Road , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1NT | 4out of 4 | 2,512 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Preparatory School 200 Garstang Road , Fulwood PR2 8RD | - not rated | 3,119 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorbrook School Ainslie Road , Fulwood PR2 3DB | 3out of 4 | 3,180 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancashire Education Medical Services Childrens Ward 7 Royal Preston Hospital , Sharoe Green Lane PR2 9HT | - not rated | 3,522 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 3,613 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kinder Hub at Cottam | Merrytrees Lane | 192 yd | |
| Cafe - Tanterton Village Centre | Tanterton Village Centre, Kidsgrove | 456 yd | |
| Maxy House Pantry and Restaurant | Maxy House Farm, Sandy Lane | 561 yd | |
| West Preston Methodist Church | Cottam Hall Community Centre, Haydocks Lane | 780 yd | |
| Barons | 7 Granton Walk | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ancient Oak | The Ancient Oak, Merrytrees Lane | 190 yd | |
| The Guild Merchant | 440 Tag Lane | 374 yd | |
| Willos | Ingol Social Club, Whitby Avenue | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seniors | 1 Granton Walk | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys | Tanterton Hall Road | 487 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, Merrytrees Lane | 742 yd | |
| Co-Operative Late Shop | 15-17 Granton Walk | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tanterton Playing Fields BOWLINGFIELD | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Ingol Methodist Church Hall TAG LANE | 746 yd | |
| Cottam Primary School HAYDOCKS LANE | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Ingol Community Primary School WHITBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Ingol Golf Course (Closed) Tanterton Hall Road | golf, squash courts | 1,017 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.