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Longton & Walmer Bridge

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About

Longton & Walmer Bridge are neighbouring villages in South Ribble, situated southeast of Preston. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional terraced houses and modern developments. Local amenities include shops, pubs, and schools, catering to daily needs. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs nearby, offering walking and cycling routes.

The surrounding landscape is largely rural, with farmland and open fields. Longton Brickcroft Nature Reserve provides a green space with ponds and wildlife. The area has good transport links, including bus routes and proximity to the A59, making it accessible to Preston and other nearby towns. Community events and local clubs contribute to a close-knit atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Longton & Walmer Bridge has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Longton & Walmer Bridge is £45,900 per year. There are 3 schools in Longton & Walmer Bridge: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Longton & Walmer Bridge Population
8,315
Population density
304.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,006
96.31%
Other White
87
1.05%
Irish
46
0.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
39
0.47%
Indian
30
0.36%
Total population: 8,313

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,860
51.03%
Owns with a mortgage
1,214
33.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
329
9.03%
Other social rented
144
3.95%
Other forms of private rent
75
2.06%
Total households: 3,645

Property prices in Longton & Walmer Bridge

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 in Longton & Walmer Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,030,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Longton & Walmer Bridge 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 Longton & Walmer Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£394,000
Flats1£123,000
Semi-Detached39£229,950
Terraced10£174,250

10 years median price trend in Longton & Walmer Bridge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longton & Walmer Bridge.

All postcodes in Longton & Walmer Bridge

PR44GA

Acre Grove

PR45BH

Applesike

PR45BU

Brookway

PR45DE

Arkholme Drive

PR45GA

Higher Furlong

PR45JH

Grange Lane

PR45PH

Shirley Lane

PR45YU

Kentmere Drive

PR45GJ

June's Walk

PR44QE

Moss House Lane

PR45ZH

Birkdale Avenue

PR45ZS

Ash Grove

PR45ZY

Drumacre Lane West

PR45AQ

Grove Avenue

PR45HN

Stonefield

PR45WJ

Broad Croft

PR45YB

Hall Lane

PR45ZL

Dale Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.