Brook Hey Longton, South Ribble
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR4), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36401060.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2015 the median was £153,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (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 D; 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 Preston (Lancs), about 6.4 km (4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Longton Grove, is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 14 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Beeches Medical Centre, about 70 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | £153,000 | £153,000 | £153,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2015 | 4 PR4 5AS | Semi-detached | £153,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2001 | 2 PR4 5AS | Semi-detached | £72,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 98 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
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 D (21% of about 710 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Maltings, Hill Road South, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Springfield Farm: up to 5 homes, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- Bartle Hall Nurseries, Liverpool Rd: up to 5 homes, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
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 1 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR4 5AS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PR4 5AT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 14 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR4 5AS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR4 5AT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Preston (Lancs) 5.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Croston 56,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) | |
| Salwick 1,620 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Red Lion Longton | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 43.6 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beeches Medical Centre | 70 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Facer Pharmacy | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Constabulary | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Longton Grove 1.3 ha | 270 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,750 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.5 ha | 210 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Farrer's Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Cockerton Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Bateson's Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| One Acre Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Knowles' Plantation | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Longton Marsh | Wetland | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 3 |
1 of the street's 3 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 320 m | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Little Hoole Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Hutton Church of England Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchid Cafe and Bar PR4 5AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Wilkins & Pye PR4 5AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Big Fish PR4 5AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Lemon Tree PR4 5AU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Smokies Grill Hut PR4 5AU | Mobile caterer | 100 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2026 |
| Booths Supermarkets PR4 5AU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| The Golden Ball PR4 5AU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Black Bull PR4 5AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2021 |
| Longton Nursing and Residentail Home PR4 5ZJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2025 |
| LCCCS At Longton School PR4 5YA | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Ashleigh Nursery PR4 5ZJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Sarah's Coffee Shop PR4 5PE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Pickle & Pudding PR4 5PE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Romano's PR4 5NB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Manor Court (6); On or near Grove Avenue (4); On or near Birkdale Close (3); On or near Woodlands Way (2); On or near Longacre (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 67% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Grove Avenue · Pear Tree Croft · Tuson Croft · Stonefield · Bank Croft · Orchard Lane · Manor Court · Merchants Fold · Bank Close · Longacre · Woodlands Way · Lanedale
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.