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New Longton & Hutton East

About

The New Longton & Hutton East ward is situated on the eastern fringe of the South Ribble borough, bordering the city of Preston. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing developments from different eras, alongside local shops and community facilities. Its landscape is largely flat, typical of the West Lancashire coastal plain, with agricultural fields defining its rural edges.

The ward contains the distinct villages of New Longton and Hutton, which maintain their own identities and local centres. A notable feature is the presence of Hutton Grammar School, a historic institution with origins dating back to the 16th century. Open spaces like Longton Brickcroft Nature Reserve provide wetland habitats, while the area is traversed by the Liverpool-Preston railway line, connecting it to the wider region.

Area overview

On average New Longton & Hutton East has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 4.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in New Longton & Hutton East is £55,525 per year. There are 2 schools in New Longton & Hutton East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). New Longton & Hutton East is home to around 4,702 people, with a population density of about 617.5 per km².

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

New Longton & Hutton East Population

4,702

Population density

617.5 per km²

Crime

Anti-social behaviour

72.1(+302%)

Violence and sexual offences

40.41(+8%)

Other theft

12.55(+90%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.72(-3%)

Vehicle crime

5.1(-15%)

North West average

Demographics

British

4,430

94.18%

Other White

1.08%

Irish

1.02%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.72%

Indian

0.66%

Total population: 4,704

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,505

38.96%

Level 3 (A level)

667

17.27%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

537

13.9%

No qualifications

511

13.23%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

300

7.77%

Total 16+ residents: 3,863

Housing

Owns outright

998

50.66%

Owns with a mortgage

692

35.13%

Private landlord or letting agency

138

7.01%

Other social rented

3.96%

Other forms of private rent

1.73%

Total households: 1,970

Property prices in New Longton & Hutton East

Median price£285,000

Price per sq ft£267

Sales (last 12 months)73

Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £385K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £267 per square foot) in New Longton & Hutton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £885,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in New Longton & Hutton East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	26	£442,500	£299	£251,625	£356,500	£562,500	£776,250
Terraced	13	£260,000	£238	£140,400	£203,500	£345,000	£407,600
Semi-Detached	33	£249,950	£250	£161,971	£210,000	£285,000	£400,000
Flats	1	£178,000	£267	£178,000	£178,000	£178,000	£178,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in New Longton & Hutton East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Longton & Hutton East.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£357,500	£129,500	£160,000	£225,250
2017	£315,000	—	£183,500	£188,000
2018	£352,000	£118,000	£187,000	£260,000
2019	£295,000	£124,500	£225,000	£119,500
2020	£372,500	£160,500	£212,000	£162,500
2021	£307,000	£152,000	£223,500	£181,250
2022	£425,000	£160,500	£213,875	£195,000
2023	£425,000	£134,750	£238,031	£178,250
2024	£465,000	£130,000	£264,000	£165,000
2025	£420,000	£178,000	£254,000	£215,000
2026	£472,500	—	£248,000	£455,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Longton & Hutton East.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£219	£193	£162	£204
2017	£209	—	£196	£157
2018	£238	£169	£203	£171
2019	£241	£182	£199	£134
2020	£251	£196	£218	£134
2021	£228	£196	£214	£184
2022	£287	£222	£234	£152
2023	£280	£204	£257	£291
2024	£273	£252	£232	£254
2025	£295	£267	£250	£267
2026	£316	—	£259	£194

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail