Property profile

22 Osbert CroftLongton

PR4 5BN

Longton & Hutton West

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Map showing 22 Osbert Croft, Longton, Preston

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Estimated sale price

£315,000

Detached sold in Longton & Hutton West

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold15 Jan 2026
£309,950Change since last sale: +£6,000 (+2.0%)
Annualised change
+2.8% per yearSouth Ribble annualised change (detached) since 2026: +4.1% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £298 per sq ft
£392 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£94 per sq ft (+32%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Longton & Hutton West
£385,000Estimate vs local median: −£69,000 (−18%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeBungalow / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area75 m² / 807 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection30 Sept 2024

Sales history

DatePriceChange
15 Jan 2026£309,950+49%
17 Nov 2023£207,500-

Local market

Property prices in Longton & Hutton West

Median price: £277,800
Price per sq ft: £287
Sales (last 12 months): 67
Typical range (middle 50%): £223K – £389K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £277,800 (about £287 per square foot) in Longton & Hutton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longton & Hutton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£385,000£298
Semi-Detached37£237,000£284
Terraced3£170,000£187

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longton & Hutton West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longton & Hutton West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£294,000£164,950£144,000
2017£327,500£184,000£175,500
2018£292,500£185,000£155,000
2019£315,000£171,225£196,500
2020£320,000£195,000£165,000
2021£296,500£202,500£199,500
2022£390,000£223,750£210,000
2023£340,000£217,500£179,750
2024£390,000£230,000£266,000
2025£527,500£225,000£178,500
2026£320,000£250,000—
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longton & Hutton West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longton & Hutton West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224£197£147
2017£228£204£176
2018£234£201£166
2019£221£204£251
2020£248£207£225
2021£252£228£207
2022£283£253£234
2023£283£269£226
2024£290£261£219
2025£330£282£271
2026£288£284—
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longton & Hutton West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longton & Hutton West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR4 5BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR4 5BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Jan 202622, Osbert Croft, Preston, PR4 5BNDetachedFreehold£309,950
05 Dec 202516, Osbert Croft, Preston, PR4 5BNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£185,000
05 Dec 202516, Osbert Croft, Preston, PR4 5BNOtherFreehold£185,000
23 Jun 202517, Shirley Lane, Preston, PR4 5WJSemi-DetachedLeasehold£197,000
02 Jun 202513, Shirley Lane, Preston, PR4 5WJOtherFreehold£800

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Osbert Croft, Longton, PrestonFreehold72 m²£230,000 (2024)
2, Osbert Croft, Longton, PrestonFreehold77 m²£228,000 (2016)
3, Osbert Croft, Longton, Preston-81 m²-
4 Osbert Croft, Longton, PrestonFreehold175 m²£190,000 (2008)
5 Osbert Croft, Longton, PrestonFreehold94 m²£245,000 (2022)
6, Osbert Croft, Longton, PrestonFreehold100 m²£262,000 (2020)
7, Osbert Croft, Longton, PrestonFreehold59 m²£227,000 (2023)
10, Osbert Croft, Longton, PrestonFreehold79 m²£162,523 (2011)
11 Osbert Croft, Longton, Preston-81 m²-
15, Osbert Croft, Longton, PrestonLeasehold60 m²£54,500 (1998)

Area insights for PR4 5BN

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Overview

Postcode PR4 5BN is located in an urban city, within the Longton & Hutton West area of South Ribble in the North West region, and forms part of the Longton & Walmer Bridge area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longton & Walmer Bridge is £52,260 per year. The median sale price in Longton & Hutton West is £277,800 (around £287 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £222,500 and £388,750. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 3.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Longton & Walmer Bridge has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,146 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 5% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Longton & Walmer Bridge has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Longton & Walmer Bridge is £52,260 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR4 5BN.

Flood risk

No risk

Longton & Walmer Bridge near PR4 5BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
269
Population density
1,792.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.22(-62%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.99(-83%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.25(-75%)
Other crime
2.25(-9%)
Burglary
0.75(-86%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
95.93%
Indian
4
1.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.11%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.74%
Caribbean
1
0.37%
Total population: 270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
32.92%
No qualifications
41
17.08%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
12.5%
Apprenticeship
20
8.33%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
92
67.65%
Owns with a mortgage
35
25.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.15%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.47%
Total households: 136

Schools

In the PR4 5BN postcode area, located within Longton & Walmer Bridge, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for PR4 5BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryLongton Primary SchoolFoundation school
0.4 miPrimarySt Oswald's Catholic Primary School, LongtonVoluntary aided school
1.0 miSecondaryHutton Church of England Grammar SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR4 5BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR4 5BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBoothsLiverpool Road, Longton, Preston, PR4 5AUWalking directions to Booths
0.3 miSparLiverpool Road, South Ribble, PR4 5PBWalking directions to Spar