Area guide · Preston

Living in Cottam (Preston)

A snapshot of life in Cottam (Preston), North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Cottam (Preston) is a village in Preston, North West with a population of 5,507. The average house price is £285,843 and the overall crime rate is 96.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Cottam (Preston) ranks

Population

5,507

Avg House Price

£285,843

Crime Rate

96.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

326 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,406.2

Median Age

45.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Cottam (preston)'s detached homes (£349,140) command roughly 3.5× the price of a flat (£99,130).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Cottam (preston) prices have risen 11% over the last 9 years (£257,286 → £285,843).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£349,140	£325,000	98
Semi-Detached	£203,102	£220,000	47
Terraced	£149,019	£157,184	17
Flat	£99,130	£109,167	4

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Cottam (Preston) is 96.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Cottam (preston): violent crime (40% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Cottam Primary School	Primary	Good
Lea Neeld's Endowed Church of England Primary School	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Cottam (preston) averages 326 Mbps — 226% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Cottam (preston) homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 65.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.8
% Rated C or Above	65.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,166

Demographics & Economy

Population	5,507
Median Age	45.6
Median Household Income	£31,406.2
Employment Rate	55.4%
Owner Occupied	70.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Cottam (preston)?

The average house price in Cottam (preston) is £285,843 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Cottam (preston)?

The most affordable entry point in Cottam (preston) is a flat, with an average price of £99,130.

Is Cottam (preston) a safe place to live?

Cottam (preston) has a recorded crime rate of 96.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Cottam (preston)?

Cottam (preston) has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Cottam (preston)?

Average broadband download speeds in Cottam (preston) are around 326 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91.4% of premises.

How big is Cottam (preston)?

Cottam (preston) is a settlement in Preston with a population of approximately 5,507.

Most compared with

How does Cottam (Preston) stack up against its neighbours?

Adlington (Chorley)

Cottam (Preston)

House price: £291,217 · £285,843
Crime rate: 56.9 · 96.8
Distance: 13.3 mi

Appley Bridge

Cottam (Preston)

House price: £265,435 · £285,843
Crime rate: 92.4 · 96.8
Distance: 14.2 mi

Bamber Bridge

Cottam (Preston)

House price: £240,197 · £285,843
Crime rate: 55.7 · 96.8
Distance: 5.6 mi

Banks

Cottam (Preston)

House price: £272,518 · £285,843
Crime rate: 48 · 96.8
Distance: 9.9 mi

Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)

Cottam (Preston)

House price: £228,340 · £285,843
Crime rate: 84.2 · 96.8
Distance: 11.7 mi

Blackpool

Cottam (Preston)

House price: £151,166 · £285,843
Crime rate: 148.7 · 96.8
Distance: 11.5 mi

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