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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

PR29AN

Springsands Close

PR29PT

Oakridge Close

PR112DT

Pittman Way

PR112DD

Sharoe Green

PR29QY

Lyndeth Close

PR29PE

Teil Green

PR29HH

Sharoe Green Lane

PR112DJ

Sharoe Green

PR29UY

Loxley Green

PR25QX

Sandybrook Close

PR112DH

Sharoe Green

PR29WH

St Francis Close

PR29HN

Tower Lane

PR112BD

Sharoe Green

PR112AB

Sharoe Green

PR29SX

Midgery Lane

PR112BN

Sharoe Green

PR29PP

Faraday Drive

PR29NN

Fernyhalgh Grove

PR28GY

St Clares Avenue

PR29UF

Williams Lane

PR29WB

Spruce Close

PR112BX

Sharoe Green

PR29RF

The Blossoms

PR29PD

Teil Green

PR29NP

Pittman Way

PR28GS

Churchfield

PR112AG

Sharoe Green

PR29SF

Cherry Close

PR29LR

The Brambles

PR29HF

Rowberrow Close

PR29NH

Fernyhalgh Gardens

PR112AF

Sharoe Green

PR29PX

Singleton Way

PR28FT

Nursery Close

PR29LG

Clement Road

PR29ZB

Caxton Road

PR112AA

Sharoe Green

PR28GL

The Paddock

PR28GQ

St Clares Avenue

PR112BT

Sharoe Green

PR29LW

Chingle Close

PR112BW

Pittman Way

PR29PS

Longsands Lane

PR29WL

Haighton Court

PR25DE

Pinfold Close

PR29NL

Eton Park

PR29WJ

St Francis Close

PR29NZ

Caxton Road

PR29AP

Whinsands Close

PR112DP

Sharoe Green

PR29HA

Cheddar Drive

PR29WN

Barnacre Close

PR29PB

Magnolia Close

PR29WP

Barnacre Close

PR29AH

Redsands Drive

PR112AR

Sharoe Green

PR29FT

Castle Mount

PR29NT

Elder Close

PR29NQ

Fernyhalgh Place

PR29HU

Deborah Avenue

PR29AQ

Neapsands Close

PR29ZZ

Caxton Road

PR29LA

Ladybank Avenue

PR112BR

Sharoe Green

PR112AW

Sharoe Green

PR29PN

Carloway Avenue

PR28GX

St Clares Avenue

PR28AY

Coniston Road

PR29WW

Sharoe Green

PR28HR

Sharoe Green

PR112DQ

Sharoe Green

PR29AR

Heatherway

PR28FY

Fairways

PR29AW

Fulwood Heights

PR112DN

Sharoe Green

PR25RU

Fulwood Row

PR28GR

The Paddock

PR29NU

Fernyhalgh Lane

PR29LU

Haighton Drive

PR29ZG

Pittman Court

PR29HT

Sharoe Green Lane

PR28GH

The Paddock

PR29PY

Waterford Close

PR28WE

Masonwood

PR112AU

Sharoe Green

PR29LP

Callander Close

PR29LN

Danvers Way

PR29PZ

Almond Close

PR29PR

Pittman Way

PR28HL

Sharoe Green Lane

PR112BH

Sharoe Green

PR29BT

Oliver's Place

PR29WU

Ashleigh Court

PR112AY

Sharoe Green

PR29LQ

The Briars

PR25PB

Lancashire Way

PR29UT

Williams Lane

PR29UG

Hindley Close

PR29AJ

Leesands Close

Data Sources

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