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About

Longsands is a residential area located in the northern part of Preston. It consists primarily of post-war housing, with a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes. The layout is characterised by quiet, tree-lined streets and several small greenspaces.

The area is served by local shops and schools, with good transport links into the city centre. A notable feature is the presence of the Longsands Community Centre, which acts as a focal point for local activities and groups.

Area overview

On average Longsands has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Longsands is £57,138 per year. There are 4 schools in Longsands: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Longsands is home to around 6,859 people, with a population density of about 1,583.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Longsands Population
6,859
Population density
1,583 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.22(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.62(+71%)
Shoplifting
7.44(+29%)
Public order
7(-31%)
Other theft
6.41(-3%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,004
72.96%
Indian
886
12.92%
Pakistani
199
2.9%
Other White
151
2.2%
African
115
1.68%
Total population: 6,859

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,352
41.81%
Level 3 (A level)
949
16.87%
No qualifications
721
12.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
709
12.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
461
8.19%
Total 16+ residents: 5,626

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,156
40.28%
Owns with a mortgage
1,046
36.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
391
13.62%
Other social rented
187
6.52%
Other forms of private rent
51
1.78%
Total households: 2,870

Property prices in Longsands

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £202,500 in Longsands area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £485,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Longsands in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longsands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats16£107,000
Terraced14£185,000
Detached38£295,000
Semi-Detached39£193,000

10 years median price trend in Longsands

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longsands.

All postcodes in Longsands

PR29LJ

Forest Green

PR112BU

Sharoe Green

PR112AP

Sharoe Green

PR29UU

Tower Green

PR29LB

Rose Lea

PR112AX

Sharoe Green

PR29WT

Olivers Place

PR25PE

Bluebell Way

PR29LS

The Warren

PR112AL

Sharoe Green

PR29QA

Squires Wood

PR112AJ

Pittman Way

PR29RA

Lavender Close

PR29PL

Belgrave Court

PR28WQ

Tanglewood

PR29WS

Eastway

PR29US

Sharoe Green Lane

PR29LT

Baillie Street

PR28WD

Masonwood

PR29LD

Ivy Bank

PR112BS

Sharoe Green

PR29NB

Faraday Court

PR29QZ

Kilmuir Close

PR112DE

Sharoe Green

PR28GJ

The Paddock

PR35LR

D'urton Lane

PR28GN

The Paddock

PR112DF

Sharoe Green

PR29NS

Plumtree Close

PR112AT

Sharoe Green

PR112BJ

Sharoe Green

PR29HQ

Sharoe Mount Avenue

PR29LY

Ladybank Avenue

PR29HS

Easton Close

PR112DB

Sharoe Green

PR112BB

Pittman Way

PR112AS

Sharoe Green

PR29AZ

Sandsdale Avenue

PR112DA

Sharoe Green

PR29AG

Rowangate

PR112DG

Sharoe Green

PR29FS

Castle Mount

PR112BF

Sharoe Green

PR29SZ

Eton Park

PR29SG

Bowlers Close

PR29GG

Pittman Way

PR29HP

Tower Lane

PR112AN

Sharoe Green

PR29BS

Caxton Road

PR28DE

Melrose Avenue

PR29LX

The Howgills

PR29LZ

Kingsbarn Close

PR28GT

Churchfield

PR29AF

Larchgate

PR29HR

Heaton Mount Avenue

PR112AZ

Sharoe Green

PR29GA

Deborah Avenue

PR25DD

North Highfield

PR112AE

Pittman Way

PR29LF

Oliver's Place

PR112DL

Sharoe Green

PR29LE

Ashdown Mews

PR25PD

Guiding Road

PR29PG

Azalea Close

PR25PH

Trefoil Way

PR112BG

Sharoe Green

PR112BZ

Sharoe Green

PR28GP

The Paddock

PR112AQ

Sharoe Green

PR28HW

Sharoe Green Park

PR25RY

The Close

PR28FX

Fairways

PR28WB

Masonwood

PR29NA

Sycamore Close

PR29NR

Peachtree Close

PR112AH

Sharoe Green

PR29AL

Holsands Close

PR29BF

Sunnyhill

PR29LH

Danvers Way

PR29LL

Middleton Road

PR25PZ

Bluebell Way

PR112BL

Sharoe Green

PR29PA

Teil Green

PR112BQ

Sharoe Green

PR29HE

Wookey Close

PR29NJ

Fernyhalgh Court

PR29GB

The Pennines

PR29UX

Lady Well Drive

PR29QW

Marybank Close

PR29HW

Burrington Close

PR29HZ

Sharoe Green Lane

PR29ZH

Midgery Court

PR29AE

Oakengate

PR29BQ

Olivers Place

PR29ZD

Pittman Way

PR29HD

Sharoe Green Lane

PR112BY

Sharoe Green

PR112BA

Sharoe Green

PR29RD

Portree Close

PR25RX

Bluebell Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.