Area guide · South Ribble

Living in Longton

A snapshot of life in Longton, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Longton is a village in South Ribble, North West with a population of 10,912. The average house price is £375,545 and the overall crime rate is 67.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Longton ranks

Population

10,912

Avg House Price

£375,545

Crime Rate

67.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

326 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£31,406.2

Median Age

45.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Longton's detached homes (£578,221) command roughly 3.3× the price of a terraced (£175,600).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Longton prices have risen 64% over the last 9 years (£229,322 → £375,545).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£578,221	£462,500	38
Semi-Detached	£229,300	£206,000	42
Terraced	£175,600	£170,000	5
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Longton is 67.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Longton: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	5
Primary	5
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Hoole St Michael CofE Primary School	Primary	Good
Little Hoole Primary School	Primary	Good
Longton Primary School	Primary	No rating available
New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Longton averages 326 Mbps — 226% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Longton homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 65.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.8
% Rated C or Above	65.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,166

Demographics & Economy

Population	10,912
Median Age	45.6
Median Household Income	£31,406.2
Employment Rate	55.4%
Owner Occupied	70.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Longton?

The average house price in Longton is £375,545 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Longton?

The most affordable entry point in Longton is a terraced, with an average price of £175,600.

Is Longton a safe place to live?

Longton has a recorded crime rate of 67.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Longton?

Longton has 5 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Longton?

Average broadband download speeds in Longton are around 326 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91.4% of premises.

How big is Longton?

Longton is a settlement in South Ribble with a population of approximately 10,912.

Most compared with

How does Longton stack up against its neighbours?

Adlington (Chorley)

Longton

House price: £291,217 · £375,545
Crime rate: 56.9 · 67.4
Distance: 10.1 mi

Appley Bridge

Longton

House price: £265,435 · £375,545
Crime rate: 92.4 · 67.4
Distance: 9.9 mi

Aspull

Longton

House price: £270,046 · £375,545
Crime rate: 92.4 · 67.4
Distance: 13.1 mi

Bamber Bridge

Longton

House price: £240,197 · £375,545
Crime rate: 55.7 · 67.4
Distance: 4.6 mi

Banks

Longton

House price: £272,518 · £375,545
Crime rate: 48 · 67.4
Distance: 6.6 mi

Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)

Longton

House price: £228,340 · £375,545
Crime rate: 84.2 · 67.4
Distance: 12.1 mi

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