Water Meadows, Longridge, Preston
House prices, sold prices and local information for PR3 3BW, PR3 3BY.
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At a glance
40 property sales on Water Meadows, Longridge, Preston have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £354,975. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £263,914. That is 43% above the Preston average of £248,590 over the same period. 11 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 6 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 93% detached, 8% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Water Meadows range from £116,250 to £395,000. 57% of homes sold here were freehold and 43% leasehold. Of 701 streets in Preston with at least two sales in the last year, Water Meadows ranks 81st for average price.
House prices on Water Meadows compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all PR3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 57% freehold and 43% leasehold across 44 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £263,914 | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Terraced | 3 | £175,417 | 4 Apr 2025 |
Sold prices on Water Meadows
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 17 Apr 2026 | £395,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 74, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 31 Oct 2025 | £314,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Water Meadows PR3 3BY | 8 Aug 2025 | £215,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 25, Water Meadows PR3 3BY | 1 Aug 2025 | £245,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 50, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 3 Jun 2025 | £383,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 23, Water Meadows PR3 3BY | 7 May 2025 | £283,500 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 16, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 4 Apr 2025 | £205,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 4 Apr 2025 | £205,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 7, Water Meadows PR3 3BY | 28 Mar 2025 | £257,500 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 88, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 25 Jul 2024 | £256,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 78, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 28 Jun 2024 | £289,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 86, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 19 Jan 2023 | £290,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 66A, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 4 Nov 2022 | £265,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 22 Sep 2021 | £290,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 88, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 17 Sep 2021 | £229,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Water Meadows PR3 3BY | 31 Aug 2021 | £220,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 1, Water Meadows PR3 3BY | 27 Aug 2021 | £220,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 7, Water Meadows PR3 3BY | 30 Jul 2021 | £217,500 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 19, Water Meadows PR3 3BY | 11 Jun 2021 | £280,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 52, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 1 Apr 2021 | £275,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 16, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 19 Feb 2021 | £116,250 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 90, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 28 Jan 2021 | £205,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 46, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 9 Oct 2020 | £196,000 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 68, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 21 Sep 2020 | £193,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Water Meadows PR3 3BY | 10 Mar 2020 | £202,500 | Detached | Leasehold |
| 68, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 21 Feb 2020 | £210,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 64, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 28 Jun 2019 | £185,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 64, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 21 Dec 2018 | £215,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 64A, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 15 Jun 2018 | £225,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 70, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 24 Feb 2017 | £255,000 | Detached New build | Leasehold |
| 52, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 28 Oct 2016 | £274,950 | Detached New build | Leasehold |
| 23, Water Meadows PR3 3BY | 18 Jul 2016 | £279,950 | Detached New build | Leasehold |
| 86, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 30 Jun 2016 | £279,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 24 Jun 2016 | £275,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 92, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 15 Jun 2016 | £279,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 3 Jun 2016 | £319,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 29 Apr 2016 | £294,950 | Detached New build | Leasehold |
| 82, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 22 Apr 2016 | £264,950 | Detached New build | Leasehold |
| 68, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 24 Mar 2016 | £220,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 84, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 24 Mar 2016 | £289,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 78, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 18 Mar 2016 | £279,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 72, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 4 Mar 2016 | £264,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 94, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 19 Feb 2016 | £264,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 80, Water Meadows PR3 3BW | 29 Jan 2016 | £264,950 | Detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 7, Water Meadows | £217,500 (Jul 2021) → £257,500 (Mar 2025) → £215,000 (Aug 2025) | -1% over 4 yrs |
| 25, Water Meadows | £202,500 (Mar 2020) → £245,000 (Aug 2025) | +21% over 5 yrs |
| 23, Water Meadows | £279,950 (Jul 2016) → £283,500 (May 2025) | +1% over 9 yrs |
| 16, Water Meadows | £116,250 (Feb 2021) → £205,000 (Apr 2025) | +76% over 4 yrs |
| 88, Water Meadows | £229,950 (Sep 2021) → £256,000 (Jul 2024) | +11% over 3 yrs |
| 78, Water Meadows | £279,950 (Mar 2016) → £289,950 (Jun 2024) | +4% over 8 yrs |
| 86, Water Meadows | £279,000 (Jun 2016) → £290,000 (Jan 2023) | +4% over 7 yrs |
| 2, Water Meadows | £294,950 (Apr 2016) → £290,000 (Sep 2021) | -2% over 5 yrs |
| 52, Water Meadows | £274,950 (Oct 2016) → £275,000 (Apr 2021) | +0% over 4 yrs |
| 68, Water Meadows | £220,000 (Mar 2016) → £210,000 (Feb 2020) → £193,000 (Sep 2020) | -12% over 4 yrs |
| 64, Water Meadows | £215,000 (Dec 2018) → £185,000 (Jun 2019) | -14% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Water Meadows
Crime
67 crimes were reported within about a mile of Water Meadows in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 27 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Water Meadows is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper River Ribble, Hodder Flood alert area
- Upper River Wyre, Brock Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Water Meadows
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cecilia's RC High School 581 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–16 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Longridge High School 810 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge 235 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Longridge Church of England Primary School 200 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School 199 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Barnacre Road Primary School 201 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Inadequate Report | 1.0 mi |
| Hillside Specialist School and College 117 pupils | Community special school | 3–19 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Grimsargh St Michael's Church of England Primary School 218 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Preston station 6.0 mi · 1 hr 59 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Alston Meadow (by, Preston Road) 2 min walk
- College Close (by, Preston Road) 2 min walk
- Alston Meadow (opp, Preston Road) 4 min walk
- Southern Close (opp, Preston Road) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Stonebridge Surgery
Preston Road, Longridge, Preston · 0.6 mi - Berry Lane Medical Centre
Berry Lane, Longridge, Preston · 0.9 mi - Ribbleton Medical Centre
243 Ribbleton Avenue, Ribbleton, Preston · 3.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi Longridge · 0.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Longridge · 0.8 mi
- Booths Booths Longridge · 0.9 mi
- Sainsburys Sainsburys Longridge · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Well · 0.6 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 0.9 mi
- Grimsargh Pharmacy · 1.6 mi
Dentists
- Berry Lane Dental Surgery · 0.8 mi
- Drakes Dental Care · 0.9 mi
- Cumeragh Lane (dental Surgery) · 1.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 87.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 3.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 667 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 24.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,653 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 80% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across Ribble Valley with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Water Meadows
Ethnic group
| Here | Ribble Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 96.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.7% | 2% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Religion
| Here | Ribble Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 73.9% | 66.4% |
| No religion | 21.2% | 26.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.3% |
Country of birth
| Here | Ribble Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 95.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.6% | 4.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Ribble Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.2% | 39.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.9% | 17.2% |
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 13.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.2% | 13.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10% | 7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Other qualifications | 1.9% | 2.1% |
General health
| Here | Ribble Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54% | 52.6% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 32.1% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Ribble Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 39.9% | 39.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 37.5% | 35.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 16.4% | 13.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Ribble Valley.
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