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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

PR29YW

Pittman Way

Data Sources

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