Wareham Close Cottam, Preston
16 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR4), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30704930.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £159,995 across 5 sales.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (B: 15).
- Flood: 8 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 Preston costs £2,576 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Salwick, about 4.3 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 35 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Park Medical Practice, about 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away.
- People: About 710 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 34 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | £159,995 | £157,995 | £159,995 |
| 2016 | 1 | £159,995 | £159,995 | £159,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mar 2017 | 1 PR4 0PP | Terraced | £159,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 3 Mar 2017 | 2 PR4 0PP | Terraced | £157,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 24 Feb 2017 | 3 PR4 0PP | Terraced | £159,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 10 Feb 2017 | 4 PR4 0PP | Terraced | £159,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 17 Jan 2017 | 5 PR4 0PP | Terraced | £157,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 20 Dec 2016 | 6 PR4 0PP | Terraced | £159,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (8); House, semi-detached (4); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 2014 (8); 2012 (6); 2012-2021 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
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 C (26% of about 1,710 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, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 5 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 0PP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
| PR4 0PJ | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 4 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 35 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR4 0PJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR4 0PP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Salwick 1,620 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Preston (Lancs) 5.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Kirkham and Wesham 398,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kingsley Road Cottam | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 51.1 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Park Medical Practice | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oaklands Dental Surgery | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Preston Hospital | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Fulwood Police Station | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest MFG - Tag Lane SS Cashzone | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,260 m² | 220 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 9.9 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,410 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 650 m² | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Haslam Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Haslam Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| The former Harris Orphanage | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lightfoot Green | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-east |
| White Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Many Pits Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Cookson's Plantation | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) west |
| Bull Nose | Wetland | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) south |
| The Serpentine | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 16 | 16 |
None of the street's 16 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool House Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cottam Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | 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 |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Ingol, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ingol Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | 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 |
| Harris Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | 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 |
| Woodplumpton St Anne's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Hoyles Lane Convenience Store PR4 0LB | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Fulwood Amateurs AFC PR4 0LA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Ashbridge at Maxy Farm PR4 0LE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Maxy House Pantry and Restaurant PR4 0LE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 4 Good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Tag Lane Service Station PR2 7AB | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Sainsburys PR2 7DX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tabley Lane (10); On or near Wareham Close (5); On or near Moreton Road (4); On or near Stratton Road (3); On or near Broadstone Road (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 5% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 74% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 49% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Dorchester Road · Ashmore Court · Oxbridge Road · Moreton Road · Broadstone Road · Stratton Road · Bude Close · Beaminster Avenue · Sandringham Way · Nog Tow Close · Tyneham Way · Honiton 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 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.