Welcome to Long Preston
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Long Preston is a village and civil parish in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England, in the Yorkshire Dales. It lies along the A65 road, and is 12 miles (19 km) from Skipton and 4 miles (6 km) from Settle. The population of Long Preston in 2001 was 680, increasing to 742 at the 2011 Census.The village was historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1974.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
n/a |
|---|---|
Population |
774 (2021) |
Density |
n/a |
Mean age |
47.2 |
Ward |
Hellifield and Long Preston |
District |
Craven |
Postcodes |
BD23 |
ONS ID |
E04007106 |
Council
Contact details for Long Preston Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Long Preston Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Long Preston Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Long Preston Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Long Preston Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Long Preston Parish.
Local News
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Long Preston housing gets go-ahead despite parish objections
Published: 20th Nov 2023
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Peaceful walk over Long Preston ripe for exploring
Published: 16th Feb 2024
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Boar's Head pub, in Long Preston, closes again without warning
Published: 22nd Sep 2023