Devonshire Drive Garstang, Wyre
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR3), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 45601662.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £239,950 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3).
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Wyre costs £2,461 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Salwick, about 13.8 km (8.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 500 m (0.3 miles) away, and The Millenium Green (7.9 hectares) is about 500 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 20 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Garstang Medical Practice, about 810 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £239,950 | £239,950 | £239,950 |
| 2012 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £198,500 | £198,500 | £198,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £184,950 | £184,950 | £184,950 |
| 2004 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £97,500 | £97,500 | £97,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 2017 | 2 PR3 1HN | Semi-detached | £239,950 | |
| 18 Mar 2016 | 3 PR3 1HN | Semi-detached | £166,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 May 2012 | 2 PR3 1HN | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2008 | 4 PR3 1HN | Semi-detached | £198,500 | |
| 8 Jul 2005 | 2 PR3 1HN | Semi-detached | £184,950 | |
| 15 Mar 2004 | 4 PR3 1HN | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2002 | 1 PR3 1HN | Semi-detached | £97,500 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Wyre in 2026-27: Band D £2,461 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,640 | £1,914 | £2,187 | £2,461 | £3,007 | £3,554 | £4,101 | £4,921 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (37% of about 670 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Garstang Business & Community Centre, 96 High Street, Garstang, permissioned (330 m)
- The Rockery, Green Lane East, Cabus, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- South of Kepple Lane, Garstang, pending decision (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Utopia, Kepple Lane, Garstang, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Acresfield, 9 Garstang Bypass Road, Garstang, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
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, 6 at medium risk and 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR3 1HN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PR3 1EE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 6 / 8 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 20 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR3 1EE | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| PR3 1HN | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Salwick 1,620 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) |
| Kirkham and Wesham 398,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.7 km (9.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Windsor Road Garstang | 220 m |
| Ferry terminal | Knott End-On-Sea Ferry Landing Knott End on Sea | 14.6 km (9.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 230 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 63.5 km (39 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Garstang Medical Practice | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Walkers Court Dental Surgery | 300 m |
| Hospital | Royal Preston Hospital | 13.3 km (8.3 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Garstang Customer Service Reception | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Kirkham, Kirkham | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | The Millenium Green 7.9 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 460 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 670 m² | 300 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 7.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Garstang market cross, a scheduled monument, 470 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 22 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Garstang market cross | Scheduled monument | 470 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Greenhalgh Castle, cultivation terraces south east of the castle, and site of Greenhalgh manor house | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Broom Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Shrogg's Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Park Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Long Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Calder Vale | Valley | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 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 | 4 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wyre: see them on the Wyre page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garstang Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 320 m | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary and St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Garstang Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Garstang St Thomas' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Garstang Community Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Care Residential Care Home PR3 1EN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 110 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Lightly Battered PR3 1HQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Seasons Chinese Take Away PR3 1HQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Best Kebab Garstang PR3 1HQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Top Taste PR3 1EA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Garstang Arts Centre PR3 1EB | Other catering premises | 320 m | Exempt | |
| Oak Tree Nursery Garstang PR3 1WZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 4 Good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Oak Tree Nursery School Ltd PR3 1HT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Booths PR3 1EF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 5 Very good | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Well Pharmacy PR3 1EF | Retailers - other | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Lancashire Catering(Garstang Community Primary School) PR3 1HT | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Discovery Vine Ltd Garstang Before/After School Club PR3 1HT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Sainsbury's PR3 1EL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Baby Blossoms Nursery PR3 1EL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| PIPERS RESTAURANT PR3 1EA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Windsor Road (6); On or near Croston Road (2); On or near Fernleigh Close (2); On or near Worcester Avenue (1); On or near Leicester Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 46% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 73% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 53% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Smithy Close · Dorchester Road · Sussex Drive · Fernleigh Close · Linden Grove · Violet Grove · Hawthorne Avenue · Holmes Court · Leicester Avenue · Station Way · Fell View Close · Worcester Avenue
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 industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.