Brierfield New Longton, South Ribble
10 addresses across 1 postcode (PR4), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36404068.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £350,250 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 1, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in South Ribble costs £2,443 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Lostock Hall, about 4.1 km (2.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 670 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 24 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is New Longton Surgery, about 450 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £350,250 | £350,250 | £350,250 |
| 1995 | 1 | £99,950 | £99,950 | £99,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sep 2022 | 4 PR4 4BE | Detached | £350,250 | |
| 21 Jul 1995 | 1 PR4 4BE | Detached | £99,950 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 142 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1976-1982 (2); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in South Ribble in 2026-27: Band D £2,443 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,628 | £1,900 | £2,171 | £2,443 | £2,985 | £3,528 | £4,071 | £4,885 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (25% of about 550 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 12 October 2026 to 15 October 2026: United Utilities Water Ltd, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the verge (immediate - urgent works)
- 1 September 2026 to 4 September 2026: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Disconnection or alteration of supply, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (standard works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 24 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR4 4BE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Preston (Lancs) 5.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Leyland 451,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Methodist Church New Longton | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Liverpool Rd Parking | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 44.1 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest New Longton Surgery | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Village Pharmacy | 90 m |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | South Ribble Police | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,700 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,620 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.8 ha | 150 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 600 m² | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bamford's Wood | Wood | 440 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Saunders' Wood | Wood | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Nan Holes Wood | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Sutton's Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Smalley's Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Bull Nose | Wetland | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 10 |
2 of the street's 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for South Ribble: see them on the South Ribble page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hutton Church of England Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Howick Church Endowed Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| All Hallows Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitefield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stickyweeds PR4 4AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2023 |
| Village Pharmacy PR4 4AA | Retailers - other | 160 m | Exempt | |
| New Longton Under 5's PR4 4AA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 4 Good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| New Longton Sports And Social Club PR4 4AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 4 Good | 1 Apr 2019 |
| The Brambles PR4 4AY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| New Longton Post Office PR4 4LL | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 6 Apr 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Boundary Close (7); On or near Park Avenue (5); On or near Brierfield (3); On or near Shaftesbury Avenue (3); On or near Hey End (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: United Utilities Water Ltd: Utility repair and maintenance works, 12 October 2026 to 15 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- PR4 4BE: 10 addresses
Nearby streets
South Avenue · Shaftesbury Avenue · Amersham Close · Park Avenue · Dickson Hey · Hey End · The Cedars · The Vinery · Boundary Close · Station Road · Chesham Drive · Latimer Drive
All the streets in PR4 and across South Ribble.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.