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Alston & Hothersall

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About

Alston & Hothersall is a rural ward in the eastern part of the Ribble Valley, characterised by farmland and scattered settlements. The area includes the villages of Alston and Hothersall, alongside smaller hamlets like Cow Ark. The landscape is defined by rolling fields and hedgerows, with the River Ribble forming part of its western boundary. Agricultural use is predominant, shaping the open views and quiet lanes that connect the communities.

The local economy is closely linked to farming and associated land management. A notable local landmark is Hothersall Hall, a historic country house with origins dating back centuries, set within its own grounds. The ward maintains a distinct separation from the more urban areas to the south, preserving a sparsely populated character. Community life often centres around the local parish churches and the primary school in Longridge, which serves the area.

Area overview

On average Alston & Hothersall has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Alston & Hothersall is £47,871 per year. There are 4 schools in Alston & Hothersall: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Alston & Hothersall is home to around 2,726 people, with a population density of about 224.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Alston & Hothersall Population
2,726
Population density
224 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.35(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.78(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.01(+23%)
Other theft
4.4(-33%)
Other crime
2.57(+2%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,611
95.78%
Other White
44
1.61%
Other
13
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.37%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
0.33%
Total population: 2,726

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
762
33.57%
Level 3 (A level)
434
19.12%
No qualifications
319
14.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
302
13.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
221
9.74%
Total 16+ residents: 2,270

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
529
46.32%
Owns with a mortgage
385
33.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
151
13.22%
Other social rented
35
3.06%
Other forms of private rent
30
2.63%
Total households: 1,142

Property prices in Alston & Hothersall

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 in Alston & Hothersall area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £499,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Alston & Hothersall in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alston & Hothersall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£314,223
Semi-Detached19£228,500
Terraced15£147,000

10 years median price trend in Alston & Hothersall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alston & Hothersall.

All postcodes in Alston & Hothersall

PR33BQ

Alston Lane

PR33AR

Alston & Hothersall

PR33DH

The Park

PR32ZB

Alston & Hothersall

PR33AY

Preston Road

PR33BH

Chapel Brow

PR33DB

Lapwing Avenue

PR33ET

Lodge View

PR33NS

Little Lane

PR33AX

College Close

PR33DE

Waters Nook

PR33DF

Betula Drive

PR33BS

Queen Street

PR33LQ

Milbeck Close

PR33BF

Lake View

PR33NR

Beech Drive

PR33BA

Preston Road

PR32XA

Chapel Hill

PR33DJ

White Clover Lane

PR32AH

Trent Street

PR33DN

The Pastures

PR33DT

Pipers View

PR33SF

Dovedale Gardens

PR33EU

Mardale Road

PR33BY

Water Meadows

PR33FT

Lindale Road

PR33BE

Alston Meadows

PR33BG

Grimbledeston Close

PR33EP

Hacking Drive

PR32YH

Lower Lane

PR33AD

Kestor Lane

PR33EQ

Langdale Road

PR33DR

Parr Way

PR33DS

Starling Way

PR33FU

Derwent Drive

PR33AT

Wasdale Grove

PR33AU

Coniston Close

PR33DA

Alston Meadows

PR33LE

Thirlmere Drive

PR33ER

Eskdale Road

PR33FR

Monks Drive

PR32YD

Chapel Brow

PR32YY

Lower Road

PR33JY

Chapel Hill

PR33DD

Alston Meadows

PR33BU

Chapel Hill

PR33YR

Fleet Street Lane

PR33WR

Oak Avenue

PR32AA

Whittingham Road

PR33FY

Buttermere Road

PR33XA

Ribchester Road

PR33BL

Preston Road

PR33DP

Swallow Grove

PR33BW

Water Meadows

PR33FP

Hacking Drive

PR33BJ

Preston Road

PR33BT

Shay Lane Industrial Estate

PR33AS

Shay Lane

PR33BB

Chapel Hill

PR33XB

Lower Road

PR33BZ

Spout Lane

PR33EN

Lee Street

PR33FN

Chatburn Road

PR33FQ

Mardale Road

PR33PQ

Cherry Orchard

PR33JU

Kestor Lane

PR33DQ

Bullfinch Grove

PR33FS

Southern Close

PR32XD

Alston Court

PR33BP

Alston Lane

PR33WY

Pendle Court

PR33AN

Preston Road

PR32YE

Walton Fold

PR32XB

Hothersall Lane

PR33DG

Whimbrel Way

PR33EX

Grasmere Grove

PR32XJ

Prospect Court

PR33BD

Preston Road

PR32ZA

Alston & Hothersall

PR33ES

Doctors Row

PR33FX

Ennerdale Road

PR32YB

Chapel Hill

PR33EZ

Langdale Road

PR33AP

Stonebridge Terrace

PR33BN

Alston Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.