Briar Croft, Longton, Preston, PR4 5ZF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR4 5ZF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52%	53.8%	1.8%	51.0%	2.8%
Male	48%	46.2%	-1.8%	49.0%	-2.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of PR4 5ZF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	18.8%	25.5%	6.7%	37.9%	-12.4%
Married: Opposite sex	65.9%	57.7%	-8.2%	44.2%	13.5%
Separated	2%	1.6%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	5.5%	6.6%	1.1%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	7.8%	8.7%	0.9%	6.1%	2.6%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	48%	53.5%	5.5%	48.4%	5.1%
Good health	32.6%	34.3%	1.7%	33.6%	0.7%
Fair health	15.8%	8.2%	-7.6%	12.7%	-4.5%
Bad health	2.6%	2.7%	0.1%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	1%	1.1%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.2%	11.1%	-5.1%	18.2%	-7.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.5%	8.7%	1.2%	9.6%	-0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	11.6%	-4.3%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	5.3%	0.1%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.4%	16.6%	4.2%	16.9%	-0.3%
Degree or Similar	39.6%	43.8%	4.2%	33.8%	10.0%
Other	3.2%	2.9%	-0.3%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	0.2%	0.7%	0.5%	3.1%	-2.4%
Other Asian	0.2%	0.5%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.0%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
White	98.8%	97%	-1.8%	81.4%	15.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.4%	96.1%	-1.3%	83.2%	12.9%
European Union	0.7%	0.9%	0.2%	6.1%	-5.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0.7%	0.9%	0.2%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	1%	1.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.4%	96.1%	-1.3%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	0%	3.9%	3.9%	9.8%	-5.9%
2-5 Years	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90%	76.7%	13.3%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
No passport held	9.3%	13.5%	-4.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.4%	37.2%	-12.8%
Christian	72.2%	46.2%	26.0%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Not answered	2.7%	6.0%	-3.3%

Safety

Is Briar Croft Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Briar Croft was 73.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.9% higher than the Hoole average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Briar Croft has the 5th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Hoole and the 146th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,900

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in PR4 5ZF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Briar Croft are based on 25 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Ribble.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Briar Croft, Longton, Preston, PR4 5ZF

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR4 5ZF

Average Price
£379,258

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£379,258

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Briar Croft

Average Price
£406,534

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£406,534

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Briar CroftStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Briar Croft, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£393,000	2025-05-30	£399,914
1 Briar Croft, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2024-07-30	£278,574
18 Briar Croft, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£498,000	2024-04-26	£560,186
6 Briar Croft, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2022-08-04	£357,533
12A Briar Croft, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£299,950	2016-09-16	£426,449

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR4 5ZF

Employment

PR4 5ZF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in PR4 5ZF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	143
Full-Time Employee	128
Self-Employed	35
Part-Time Employee	32
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	12
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	3
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	38
Human health and social work activities	30
Education	26
Manufacturing	22
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	15
Construction	10
Other	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Real estate activities	5
Information and communication	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Transport and storage	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Longton Primary School School lane , Longton PR4 5YA	4out of 4	282 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, Longton Chapel Lane , Longton PR4 5EB	3out of 4	677 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Little Hoole Primary School Dob Lane , Walmer Bridge PR4 5QL	3out of 4	1,536 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
New Longton All Saints CofE Primary School Hugh Barn Lane , New Longton PR4 4XA	3out of 4	3,016 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Howick Church Endowed Primary School Liverpool Road , Penwortham PR1 0NB	3out of 4	3,247 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hutton Church of England Grammar School Liverpool Road , Hutton PR4 5SN	3out of 4	1,996 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Boys	More About School
All Hallows Catholic High School Crabtree Avenue , Penwortham PR1 0LN	4out of 4	3,854 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Penwortham Priory Academy Crow Hills Road , Penwortham PR1 0JE	2out of 4	4,580 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Penwortham Girls' High School Cop Lane , Penwortham PR1 0SR	4out of 4	5,244 yd	Community school	No	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashbridge Independent School Lindle Lane , Hutton PR4 4AQ	- not rated	3,143 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Pioneer TEC Wallend Road , PR2 2HW	- not rated	4,446 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aurora Brambles School 159 Longmeanygate , Midge Hall PR26 7TB	- not rated	4,538 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Orchid Cafe and Bar	139 Liverpool Road, Longton	476 yd
Lemon Tree	136 Liverpool Road, Longton	517 yd
Romano's	84 Liverpool Road, Longton	569 yd
Med 3 Longton	2A Franklands, Longton	595 yd
Origin Pets	64 Liverpool Road, Longton	604 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Longton VM Sport \& Social Club	Longton Victory Memorial Sports and, School Lane	86 yd
Black Bull	119 Liverpool Road, Longton	435 yd
Wilkins & Pye	143 Liverpool Road, Longton	492 yd
Red Lion	138 Liverpool Road, Longton	522 yd
The Golden Ball	150 Liverpool Road, Longton	563 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spice Up	153A Liverpool Road, Longton	507 yd
The Big Fish	153B Liverpool Road, Longton	509 yd
Pappa's Pizzeria	74 Liverpool Road, Longton	590 yd
Longton House	53 Chapel Lane, Longton	801 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Booths Supermarkets	Liverpool Road, Longton		523 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Longton Victory Memorial Recreation Ground School Lane	grass pitches	145 yd
Longton Playing Field Liverpool Road	grass pitches	240 yd
Longton Primary School SCHOOL LANE	grass pitches	261 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	32.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	46.3 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	46.3 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	12.57 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.