Postcode insights

PR4 4BE

Brierfield

New Longton & Hutton East

Interactive map showing PR4 4BE and surrounding area

Detailed insights for PR4 4BE

Overview

Postcode PR4 4BE is located in an urban city, within the New Longton & Hutton East ward of South Ribble in the North West region, and forms part of the New Longton & Hutton area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Longton & Hutton is £56,038 per year. The nearest station is Lostock Hall, about 2.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Chapel Lane Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

New Longton & Hutton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,964 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

New Longton & Hutton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.9%

Approximately 3.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in New Longton & Hutton is £56,038 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR4 4BE.

Flood risk

No risk

New Longton & Hutton near PR4 4BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Lostock Hall located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR4 4BE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miChapel Lane ParkMediumWalking directions to Chapel Lane Park

Area Profile

Population
340
Population density
2,434 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.9(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.91(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.3(-74%)
Other theft
1.54(-77%)
Public order
0.77(-92%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
316
92.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.05%
Other White
6
1.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.47%
Other Asian
2
0.59%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
46.79%
Level 3 (A level)
63
23.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
9.06%
Apprenticeship
19
7.17%
No qualifications
16
6.04%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
43.75%
Owns with a mortgage
55
42.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.47%
Other social rented
5
3.91%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.91%
Total households: 128

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.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£442,500£299
Terraced13£260,000£238
Semi-Detached33£249,950£250
Flats1£178,000£267

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.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Longton & Hutton East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Longton & Hutton East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Longton & Hutton East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR4 4BE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR4 4BE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 202546, Shaftesbury Avenue, Preston, PR4 4ZESemi-DetachedFreehold£378,000
27 Jun 202552, Shaftesbury Avenue, Preston, PR4 4ZEDetachedFreehold£350,000
20 Aug 2025350, Chapel Lane, Preston, PR4 4AADetachedFreehold£350,000
07 Aug 2025331, Chapel Lane, Preston, PR4 4AASemi-DetachedFreehold£430,000
19 Jan 202616, Shaftesbury Avenue, Preston, PR4 4YASemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000

Schools

In the PR4 4BE postcode area, located within New Longton & Hutton, there are 2 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR4 4BE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryNew Longton All Saints CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.7 miNot applicableAshbridge Independent SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.8 miSecondaryHutton Church of England Grammar SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR4 4BE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR4 4BE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miKam's Corner shop1 Wham Lane, Preston, PR4 4XBWalking directions to Kam's Corner shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Ribble district (2025-26).

Band A£1,568
Band B£1,829
Band C£2,091
Band D£2,352
Band E£2,875
Band F£3,398
Band G£3,920
Band H£4,704

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PR4 4BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Margaret Rose Smith

New Longton & Hutton East - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Phil Smith

New Longton & Hutton East - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Paul Foster

South Ribble - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSouth RibbleE07000126
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth RibbleE14001491
ParishLongtonE04005296
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)New Longton & HuttonE02005296
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Ribble 010CE01025454
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR4 4BE

Is PR4 4BE (New Longton & Hutton) safe?

The area around PR4 4BE records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near PR4 4BE?

The median sale price around PR4 4BE in New Longton & Hutton is £285,000 (about £267 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR4 4BE?

There are 5 schools close to PR4 4BE, including New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School (Good), Ashbridge Independent School and Hutton Church of England Grammar School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR4 4BE?

PR4 4BE scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,964 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR4 4BE (New Longton & Hutton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Ribble covering PR4 4BE is Paul Foster (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Margaret Rose Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Phil Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.