Outgate is in Cottam, Preston and in Preston district. PR4 0WN is located in the Ingol & Cottam electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fylde. This postcode has been in use since 2003-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Outgate, Cottam, Preston, PR4 0WN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR4 0WH, PR4 0EJ, PR4 0EP, PR4 0WJ, PR4 0WA, PR4 0NL, PR4 0EN, PR4 0EH, PR4 0EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR4 0WN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 52.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 50.4% | 47.8% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.6% | 29.7% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 50.7% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 12.4% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.9% | 54.9% | -5.0% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 35.2% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 8.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around PR4 0WN this area, 7.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 7.2% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 10.1% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 13.9% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 15.9% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 50% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91.4% | 88.5% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 92.6% | 92.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 92.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1.2% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Outgate was 49.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.0% lower than the Ashton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Outgate has the 25th lowest crime rate of 118 local areas in Ashton and the 107th lowest crime rate of 448 local areas in Preston .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Outgate, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2022-03-01 | £331,361 |
| 7 Outgate, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2013-08-30 | £309,005 |
| 5 Outgate, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2009-04-14 | £375,768 |
| 3 Outgate, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2006-11-17 | £355,968 |
| 1 Outgate, Preston, Lancashire Detached, a newly built property | £245,000 | 2003-06-19 | £571,667 |
PR4 0WN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 63 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 44 |
| Education | 35 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottam Primary School Haydocks Lane , Cottam PR4 0NY | 3out of 4 | 394 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School Lea Road , PR4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashton Primary School Ainsdale Drive , Ashton-on-Ribble PR2 1TU | 3out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston 59 Whitby Avenue , Ingol PR2 3YP | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ingol Community Primary School Whitby Avenue , Ingol PR2 3YP | 3out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Community 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 | 1,637 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic High School St Anthony's Drive , Fulwood PR2 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,831 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fulwood Academy Black Bull Lane , PR2 9YR | 1out of 4 | 3,355 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE | 2out of 4 | 4,127 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi Catholic High School St Vincent's Road , Fulwood PR2 8QY | 3out of 4 | 4,223 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 | 4,647 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 | 1,947 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pioneer TEC Wallend Road , PR2 2HW | - not rated | 2,873 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spen Brook School (former Hawes Side Library) , Hawes Side Lane FY4 5AJ | - not rated | 3,593 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Limes School 73A Taunton Road , Ashton under Lyne OL7 9DU | - not rated | 3,593 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cedar Lodge School c/o Hexagon Care Services , Unit 1 Tustin Court PR2 2YQ | - not rated | 3,684 yd | Other independent special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Preston Methodist Church | Cottam Hall Community Centre, Haydocks Lane | 333 yd | |
| The Final Whistle Cafe | Preston Sports Arena, Tom Benson Way | 682 yd | |
| The Kinder Hub at Cottam | Merrytrees Lane | 924 yd | |
| Maxy House Pantry and Restaurant | Maxy House Farm, Sandy Lane | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ancient Oak | The Ancient Oak, Merrytrees Lane | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, Merrytrees Lane | 426 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cottam Primary School HAYDOCKS LANE | grass pitches | 333 yd |
| Uclan Sports Arena U C LAN SPORTS ARENA U C LAN SPORTS ARENA TOM BENSON WAY | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 678 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.