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Long Preston, United Kingdom
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Long Preston is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 742. Elevation: 502 ft (153 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 742 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Coordinates | 54.0194°, -2.2568° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 46°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.3 inches (1,481 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $46,714 |
| Median Age | 48.3 years |
About Long Preston
Long Preston is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 742. The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet (153 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Long Preston vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Long Preston vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $46,714 |
| 38% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,714 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $898 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 68 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $350,437 |
| 24% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,168 |
| 0% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 65.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Housing Units | 297 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Area | 77.5 sq mi (200.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 54.0194°N, 2.2568°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 53°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
Long Preston has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 36°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.4") and May the driest (3.4").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Total Area | 77.5 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Long Preston
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Preston Endowed Voluntary Aided Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Long Preston
15 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton FM | community, local | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hits Radio UK | — | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Taiyabah Masjid | islamic, masjid | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Giants of Jazz Radio | classic jazz, jazz | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SD Radio | dance, dnb | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Central Radio North West | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Leyland | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| OC Radio | chart, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Radio Alty | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| OSN Radio Plus | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Drystone Radio | — | MP3 | |
| RibbleFM | — | MP3 | |
| HearMe - trance | trance | MP3 | |
| Dales Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rave Archive 24/7 | 24/7, rave | AAC+ 320 kbps |
Museums in Long Preston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft Mill | ||||
| British in India | ||||
| Clitheroe Castle Museum | ||||
| Craven Museum | ||||
| Gawthorpe Hall | ||||
| Gawthorpe Textiles Collection | ||||
| Museum of Local Crafts & Industries | ||||
| Museum of North Craven Life | ||||
| Pendle Heritage Centre | ||||
| Queen Street Mill Textile Museum | ||||
| Settle Station Signal Box | ||||
| Slaidburn Archive | ||||
| The Aisled Barn | ||||
| Towneley Hall |
Libraries in Long Preston
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnoldswick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chatburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clayton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clitheroe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coal CLough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colne Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Earby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gargrave & Malhamdale Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ingleton library and information centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Nelson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Settle Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Skipton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Trawden Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Whalley Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Long Preston
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admirals market | |||||
| Burnley Market Hall | |||||
| Clitheroe Market | |||||
| Colne Market Hall | |||||
| Junction 12 | |||||
| Pendle Rise |
Restaurants in Long Preston
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Long Preston
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Long Preston
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Long Preston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton Brewery | ||||
| Copper Dragon Brewery | ||||
| Dark Horse Brewery | ||||
| Lamb Brewery | ||||
| Recoil Brewing Company | ||||
| Settle Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Long Preston
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Long Preston
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Snow Centre Manchester | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chill Factor e | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Long Preston
41 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | Large Airport |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Large Airport |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | Large Airport |
| RAF Leeming | — | Medium Airport |
| Warton Aerodrome | WRT | Medium Airport |
| Arley Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Bedlands Gate Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Berrier Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Birds Edge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Camphill Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cark airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cockerham Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Croft Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Crosland Moor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Frandley House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Glassonby Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Hawksview Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Haydock Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Higher Barn Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lartington Moor Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Manchester Barton Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middleton Sands Microlight | — | Small Airport |
| Moss Edge Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| North Rigton Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Oxenhope Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pear Tree Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pilling Sands Microlight | — | Small Airport |
| Ravensworth Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Michaels Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Skelling Farm Glider Field | — | Small Airport |
| Staindrop Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) | — | Small Airport |
| Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL | — | Small Airport |
| Warrington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Long Preston
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Long Preston Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Long Preston
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Lodge |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Long Preston
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Dalehead Church | |
| Holy Trinity Church | |
| Long Preston Methodist Church | |
| Rathmell Methodist Church | |
| St Bartholomew with St James | |
| St Mary the Virgin |
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What is the population of Long Preston?
Long Preston has a population of 742 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 77.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Long Preston expensive to live in?
The median household income is $46,714, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $350,437 (24% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,168 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Long Preston?
Long Preston has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.3 inches.
How is the job market in Long Preston?
Long Preston has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $898. There are 68 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Long Preston?
The median home value in Long Preston is $350,437. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,168. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.
How are the schools in Long Preston?
50.0% of adults in Long Preston hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Long Preston?
97.1% of residents speak only English at home.