Cornfield Cottam, Preston
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR4), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30701587.
24 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £282,000 across 1 sale. 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 4). 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Preston costs £2,576 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Salwick, about 4.2 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 140 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. It is about 32 m above sea level. 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is The Park Medical Practice, about 2.1 km away. About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 50% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 23 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £282,000 | £282,000 | £282,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £291,000 | £291,000 | £291,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £268,000 | £241,000 | £295,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £174,000 | £174,000 | £174,000 |
| 2002 | 3 | £129,950 | £119,000 | £165,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £123,500 | £123,500 | £123,500 |
| 1997 | 1 | £86,500 | £86,500 | £86,500 |
| 1995 | 11 | £81,500 | £66,000 | £110,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 2022 | 11 PR4 0BW | Detached | £282,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2020 | 2 PR4 0BW | Detached | £291,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2018 | 7 PR4 0BW | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2017 | 6 PR4 0BW | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2009 | 5 PR4 0BW | Detached | £241,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2009 | 2 PR4 0BW | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 6 May 2005 | 8 PR4 0BW | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 5 Jan 2004 | 6 PR4 0BW | Detached | £174,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2002 | 2 PR4 0BW | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 23 Sep 2002 | 3 PR4 0BW | Detached | £119,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2002 | 13 PR4 0BW | Detached | £129,950 | |
| 19 Oct 2000 | 2 PR4 0BW | Detached | £123,500 | |
| 21 Mar 1997 | 4 PR4 0BW | Detached | £86,500 | |
| 30 Jun 1995 | 8 PR4 0BW | Detached | £110,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1995 | 9 PR4 0BW | Detached | £96,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1995 | 2 PR4 0BW | Detached | £84,450 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1995 | 4 PR4 0BW | Detached | £81,500 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1995 | 13 PR4 0BW | Detached | £80,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1995 | 11 PR4 0BW | Detached | £79,950 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1995 | 1 PR4 0BW | Detached | £77,950 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1995 | 6 PR4 0BW | Detached | £67,000 | New build. |
| 22 Jun 1995 | 7 PR4 0BW | Detached | £96,950 | New build. |
| 19 May 1995 | 5 PR4 0BW | Detached | £85,500 | New build. |
| 13 Apr 1995 | 3 PR4 0BW | Detached | £66,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 115 m². Most common: House, detached (5). Built: 1991-1995 (3); 1996-2002 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Council tax
What each band costs in Preston in 2026-27: Band D £2,576 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,717 | £2,003 | £2,290 | £2,576 | £3,148 | £3,721 | £4,293 | £5,151 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (45% of about 510 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR4 0BW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PR4 0AB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 32 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR4 0AB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR4 0BW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Salwick 1,620 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km |
| Preston (Lancs) 5.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km | |
| Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.3 km | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m, 38 within 800 m; nearest The Ancient Oak Cottam | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 4.8 km |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 300 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 50.7 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Park Medical Practice | 2.1 km |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 640 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Oaklands Dental Surgery | 600 m |
| Hospital | Royal Preston Hospital | 3.2 km |
| Police station | Fulwood Police Station | 3.9 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest MFG - Tag Lane SS Cashzone | 490 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 140 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 9.9 ha | 270 m |
| Play area | 10 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 170 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 750 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 650 m² | 1.6 km |
Within 800 m: 5 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Haslam Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.0 km south-east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Haslam Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.0 km south-east |
| The former Harris Orphanage | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lightfoot Green | Wood | 1.8 km north-east |
| White Hill | Hill | 2.4 km north |
| Many Pits Wood | Wood | 2.7 km west |
| Cookson's Plantation | Wood | 3.1 km west |
| Bull Nose | Wetland | 3.3 km south |
| The Serpentine | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottam Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 650 m | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Pool House Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 690 m | No published inspection |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 890 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ingol Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.0 km | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Harris Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ashton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ashton Community Science College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km | No published inspection |
| Woodplumpton St Anne's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 2.0 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Hoyles Lane Convenience Store PR4 0LB | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| The Ancient Oak PR4 0NZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| The Kinder Hub at Cottam PR4 0NZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Ashbridge at Maxy Farm PR4 0LE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Maxy House Pantry and Restaurant PR4 0LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 4 Good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Tag Lane Service Station PR2 7AB | Retailers - other | 480 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2024 |
| The Guild Merchant PR2 7AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sandyfields (4); On or near Greenmead Close (4); On or near Miller Lane (3); On or near Meadowbarn Close (3); On or near Hoyle'S Lane (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 70% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 50% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Sandyfields · Flowerfield · Meadowbarn Close · Hoyle's Lane · Blenheim Way · Cottam Green · Greenmead Close · Kingsley Road · Merrytrees Lane · Swallowfields · Poppyfield · Sandringham Way
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.