Postcode PR4 5GL is located in an urban city, within the Hoole ward 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 34.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Longton & Walmer Bridge is £45,900 per year. The nearest station is Croston located about 3.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Longton & Walmer Bridge has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,383 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.
Longton & Walmer Bridge has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.8% 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.
The average income of residents in Longton & Walmer Bridge is £45,900 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 205 ft away from PR4 5GL.
Longton & Walmer Bridge near PR4 5GL has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Croston located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Hoole area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £1,030,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £352,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £123,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £230,400 |
| Terraced | 6 | £204,500 |
10 year median price trend in Hoole
In the PR4 5GL postcode area, located within Longton & Walmer Bridge, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Little Hoole Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Longton Primary School | Foundation school | Outstanding |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR4 5GL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 108 Liverpool Old Road, Preston, PR4 5GE | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.