Long Close Leyland, South Ribble
47 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR26), about 400 m (0.2 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 36400771.
- Sales: 53 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £300,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 8, D: 12, E: 2).
- Flood: 12 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 Leyland, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 20 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 47 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Moss Side Medical Centre, about 760 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | £300,000 | £290,000 | £310,000 |
| 2025 | 3 | £231,000 | £170,000 | £273,500 |
| 2024 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £250,000 | £237,000 | £279,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £267,000 | £267,000 | £267,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2026 | 30 PR26 7AB | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 23 PR26 7AB | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2025 | 26 PR26 7AB | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 2 PR26 7AB | Detached | £273,500 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 5 PR26 7AB | Detached | £231,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2024 | 7 PR26 7AB | Detached | £260,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Feb 2024 | 18 PR26 7AB | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2023 | 30 PR26 7AB | Detached | £250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Sep 2022 | 4 PR26 7AB | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2021 | 27 PR26 7AB | Detached | £279,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2021 | 34 PR26 7AB | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 7 Jun 2021 | 3 PR26 7AB | Detached | £237,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 36 PR26 7AB | Detached | £267,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2019 | 5 PR26 7AB | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2013 | 5 PR26 7AB | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2012 | 13 PR26 7AB | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2011 | 2 PR26 7AB | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2010 | 40 PR26 7AB | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 5 Mar 2010 | 25 PR26 7AB | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2008 | 5 PR26 7AB | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2007 | 36 PR26 7AB | Detached | £244,000 | |
| 9 Mar 2007 | 64 PR26 7AB | Detached | £249,995 | |
| 5 Jan 2007 | 58 PR26 7AB | Detached | £183,500 | |
| 14 Dec 2006 | 54 PR26 7AB | Detached | £182,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2006 | 62 PR26 7AB | Detached | £182,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2006 | 23 PR26 7AB | Detached | £162,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2004 | 64 PR26 7AB | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2004 | 20 PR26 7AB | Semi-detached | £169,950 | |
| 8 Aug 2003 | 5 PR26 7AB | Detached | £110,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2003 | 6 PR26 7AB | Semi-detached | £103,000 | |
| 2 May 2003 | 34 PR26 7AB | Detached | £129,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2002 | 3 PR26 7AB | Detached | £117,500 | |
| 24 Sep 2002 | 4 PR26 7AB | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2001 | 50 PR26 7AB | Detached | £113,500 | |
| 30 Jul 2001 | 9 PR26 7AB | Semi-detached | £77,750 | |
| 9 Apr 2001 | 30 PR26 7AB | Detached | £88,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2000 | 22 PR26 7AB | Detached | £63,500 | |
| 6 Oct 2000 | 10 PR26 7AB | Detached | £109,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2000 | 12 PR26 7AB | Detached | £125,950 | |
| 18 May 2000 | 28 PR26 7AB | Detached | £83,500 | |
| 24 Jun 1999 | 16 PR26 7AB | Detached | £73,000 | |
| 20 Apr 1999 | 54 PR26 7AB | Detached | £76,000 | |
| 5 Mar 1999 | 42 PR26 7AB | Detached | £70,500 | |
| 4 Mar 1999 | 20 PR26 7AB | Semi-detached | £72,000 | |
| 19 Feb 1999 | 60 PR26 7AB | Detached | £81,000 | |
| 13 Nov 1998 | 18 PR26 7AB | Detached | £62,500 | |
| 4 Sep 1998 | 27 PR26 7AB | Detached | £80,000 | |
| 28 Aug 1998 | 18 PR26 7AB | Detached | £65,000 | |
| 24 Apr 1998 | 26 PR26 7AB | Detached | £70,000 | |
| 31 Jul 1997 | 13 PR26 7AB | Detached | £55,000 |
Energy performance certificates
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 116 m². Most common: House, detached (21); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (10); 1976-1982 (10); 1983-1990 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (19).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 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 (45% of about 750 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
- 3 August 2026 to 7 August 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, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 10 at medium risk and 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR26 7AB | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 8 / 8 | unlikely |
| PR26 7AD | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 20 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR26 7AB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR26 7AD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Leyland 451,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Croston 56,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Orchard Place Moss Side | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 8.1 km (5.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Seven Stars - Preston | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 40.3 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Moss Side Medical Centre | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wise Pharmacy | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | Time For Teeth - Wymott | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Ramsey Buckshawe Hospital | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Leyland Police Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Leyland, Leyland Cashzone | 320 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.1 ha | 300 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 720 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Moss Side Playing Fields 8.9 ha | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leyland and Moss Side Allotments 1.7 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 7.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Worden Hall, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.7 km (1.6 miles) east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Worden Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shrugg's Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Clarks Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Brickfield Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Moss Plantation | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Shaw Wood | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Nixon Hillock | Hill | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 42 | 47 |
5 of the street's 47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyland St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Moss Side Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Seven Stars Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Academy@Worden | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire Catering (St Anne's Catholic Primary School. Leyl PR25 1TL | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Caterlink Ltd - St James CE School PR25 1TL | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Leyland St James School Wrap Around Care Groups PR25 1TL | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Co-Op Late Shop Leyland PR26 7SN | Retailers - other | 320 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ocean PR26 7SN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Priory Adult Care PR26 7TB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | Exempt | |
| Community Network and Outreach Service PR26 7SN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Adana PR26 7SN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Ziggi's Fusion Food PR26 7SN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Community Network and Outreach Service PR26 7SN | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2020 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Middlefield (9); On or near Cheetham Meadow (3); On or near Old School Close (1); On or near Lansborough Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Bolton Meadow · Long Moss · Old School Close · School Lane · Old Orchard Place · Wheatfield · Fernleigh · Middlefield · Kirkwood Court · Cheetham Meadow · Lansborough Close · Nixon Lane
All the streets in PR26 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.