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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
44.32(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.87(+93%)
Public order
7.29(-28%)
Other theft
6.27(-5%)
Shoplifting
5.98(+5%)
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 97 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Longsands area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £657,500.

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
Detached32£300,000
Flats16£112,050
Semi-Detached33£190,000
Terraced16£186,000

10 years median price trend in Longsands

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

All postcodes in Longsands

PR29HQ

Sharoe Mount Avenue

PR29HU

Deborah Avenue

PR29LW

Chingle Close

PR29PR

Pittman Way

PR28GS

Churchfield

PR29LD

Ivy Bank

PR29PA

Teil Green

PR112AN

Sharoe Green

PR112DN

Sharoe Green

PR29HN

Tower Lane

PR29NQ

Fernyhalgh Place

PR28WB

Masonwood

PR29PS

Longsands Lane

PR112AR

Sharoe Green

PR29WS

Eastway

PR28GY

St Clares Avenue

PR29RF

The Blossoms

PR29WW

Sharoe Green

PR29PN

Carloway Avenue

PR112BG

Sharoe Green

PR112AE

Pittman Way

PR112DB

Sharoe Green

PR29LR

The Brambles

PR29PG

Azalea Close

PR29ZG

Pittman Court

PR112BW

Pittman Way

PR29AG

Rowangate

PR29HT

Sharoe Green Lane

PR29NP

Pittman Way

PR29AP

Whinsands Close

PR112AG

Sharoe Green

PR29NZ

Caxton Road

PR29UX

Lady Well Drive

PR112AS

Sharoe Green

PR112BJ

Sharoe Green

PR112DF

Sharoe Green

PR29LN

Danvers Way

PR29SF

Cherry Close

PR29AW

Fulwood Heights

PR29LZ

Kingsbarn Close

PR29NA

Sycamore Close

PR35LR

D'urton Lane

PR29HE

Wookey Close

PR112DQ

Sharoe Green

PR29GA

Deborah Avenue

PR29NJ

Fernyhalgh Court

PR29QW

Marybank Close

PR112BZ

Sharoe Green

PR29BQ

Olivers Place

PR29HP

Tower Lane

PR29LA

Ladybank Avenue

PR28WE

Masonwood

PR29NU

Fernyhalgh Lane

PR29HS

Easton Close

PR29LE

Ashdown Mews

PR25PZ

Bluebell Way

PR28GL

The Paddock

PR29AF

Larchgate

PR29GB

The Pennines

PR29WU

Ashleigh Court

PR112AF

Sharoe Green

PR29QA

Squires Wood

PR29UU

Tower Green

PR25DD

North Highfield

PR29HA

Cheddar Drive

PR29LL

Middleton Road

PR25PH

Trefoil Way

PR29AJ

Leesands Close

PR29AN

Springsands Close

PR29LJ

Forest Green

PR29US

Sharoe Green Lane

PR28GQ

St Clares Avenue

PR29BT

Oliver's Place

PR29HH

Sharoe Green Lane

PR25PE

Bluebell Way

PR29LB

Rose Lea

PR28HL

Sharoe Green Lane

PR29WB

Spruce Close

PR112BR

Sharoe Green

PR112DT

Pittman Way

PR112BT

Sharoe Green

PR25PB

Lancashire Way

PR28GH

The Paddock

PR29HZ

Sharoe Green Lane

PR29SZ

Eton Park

PR28FY

Fairways

PR29NH

Fernyhalgh Gardens

PR112AZ

Sharoe Green

PR112BS

Sharoe Green

PR28HW

Sharoe Green Park

PR29NB

Faraday Court

PR112AH

Sharoe Green

PR29WN

Barnacre Close

PR112DL

Sharoe Green

PR29WL

Haighton Court

PR29LP

Callander Close

PR112BD

Sharoe Green

PR112AX

Sharoe Green

PR112AY

Sharoe Green

PR112DE

Sharoe Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.