Town Pop. 10,668

Living in Longton: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Longton comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Longton most outperforms the national norm: 50/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 21/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 24 places in the PR4 postcode district. The PR4 district averages 47/100, putting Longton 6 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 15 points above the PR4 district's 35/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PR4 postcode district.

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Longton scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 369 crimes
↑ 128% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 191 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 42 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Other theft 41 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Vehicle crime 19 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
other 67 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Police Station 205 crimes
  2. 2 Middle Hey 35 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 23 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
77
Green Space 27
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Ample 14
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
38
8 schools in area · 12 within 4km
1Outstanding6Good1Ungraded
  • All Hallows Catholic High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Hoole St Michael CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Hutton Church of England Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Little Hoole Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • New Longton All Saints CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Penwortham Broad Oak Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, LongtonPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Longton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
50
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital4.4 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital7.8 mi
Children's A&E9.1 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
3 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,700 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
21
Full fibre (FTTP)73.8%
available across South Ribble
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
37%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
37%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 276 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed1.6%Retired33.3%Student3.1%Other inactive6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.7%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary18.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.8%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership85.5%
Among the least-deprived 14% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
Council tax South Ribble · 2026-27
A £1,629
B £1,900
C £2,172
D £2,443
E £2,986
F £3,529
G £4,072
H £4,886
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
37
Croston 3.4 mi
Lostock Hall 4 mi
Preston 4.1 mi
J1A M65 4.4 mi
J1A M65 4.5 mi
J28 M6 4.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 13
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £250,500 67
Detached £381,000 27
Semi-detached £232,500 35
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£188k £276k £367k £456k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Little Hoole Moss Houses 53 0.7 mi away ⇄
Hutton (South Ribble) 54 1.4 mi away ⇄
Midge Hall 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
New Gate 56 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bretherton 56 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wymott 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Penwortham 66 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bottom of Hutton 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Farington Moss 63 3.0 mi away ⇄
Tarleton and Hesketh Bank 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Leyland 59 3.7 mi away ⇄
Croston 50 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Longton a nice place to live?

Longton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Longton is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Longton?

Longton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 729 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Longton?

Among the top-rated schools in Longton are All Hallows Catholic High School, Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School and Hutton Church of England Grammar School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Longton in total.

What are house prices like in Longton?

The current median house price in Longton is £250,500, around 12% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £381,000, semi-detached £232,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 67 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Longton

PR4 47 ⇄

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