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Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches

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About

Ashton-on-Ribble lies on the north bank of the River Ribble, a short westward stretch from Preston city centre. The area mixes terraced streets from the 19th century with later suburban housing, local shops, churches and pubs close to the riverside. From some riverside paths the mudflats of the Ribble are exposed at low tide and the long-distance Ribble Way runs nearby, linking riverside walking to wider coastal and rural routes.

Larches sits to the west of Ashton-on-Ribble and is mainly residential, with a combination of council-built estates and private housing. The neighbourhood has primary schools, small shopping parades and community centres that serve local needs, and regular bus services into Preston city centre. Green spaces and playing fields provide outdoor space for residents; allotments and tree-lined streets are part of the local pattern. Both areas sit close enough to the city for daily commuting while retaining a river-edge character on Ashton-on-Ribble's side of the Ribble.

Area overview

On average Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches is £43,002 per year. There are 5 schools in Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches is home to around 10,811 people, with a population density of about 4,205.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches Population
10,811
Population density
4,205.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
35.52(+98%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.43(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.69(-3%)
Vehicle crime
7.58(+27%)
Other theft
6.1(-8%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,224
85.31%
Other White
484
4.48%
Indian
281
2.6%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
179
1.66%
African
93
0.86%
Total population: 10,812

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,418
27.86%
No qualifications
1,762
20.3%
Level 3 (A level)
1,602
18.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,240
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
871
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 8,678

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,501
31.36%
Owns outright
1,344
28.08%
Other social rented
845
17.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
760
15.88%
Social rents from council
192
4.01%
Total households: 4,787

Property prices in Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 in Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £435,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches 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 Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£240,000
Flats13£95,000
Terraced63£135,000
Semi-Detached57£195,000

10 years median price trend in Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches.

All postcodes in Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches

PR22SA

Poulton Street

PR21BQ

Waterloo Road

PR21EU

Hastings Road

PR21QR

Blackpool Road

PR22RS

Rossall Street

PR21NX

Larchwood

PR21PT

Rawcliffe Drive

PR21PF

Old Greaves Town Lane

PR21NH

Westby Place

PR21ND

Roseacre Place

PR21NY

Starrgate Drive

PR21TY

Cartmel Place

PR21LU

Weeton Place

PR21DG

Tulketh Avenue

PR21PQ

Preesall Road

PR21XU

Lidget Avenue

PR21LT

Salwick Place

PR21DQ

Garden Walk

PR21DU

Beech Grove

PR21NS

Pedders Grove

PR21HR

Pedder's Lane

PR21QP

Demming Close

PR21EL

Tinniswood

PR21SP

Kingsway

PR21QE

Larches Lane

PR21XT

Ranglit Avenue

PR21QQ

Blackpool Road

PR21QT

Blackpool Road

PR21UP

Birkdale Drive

PR21UU

Lichfield Road

PR21LR

Ballam Road

PR21UE

Heywood Road

PR21PG

Bay Tree Farm

PR21DH

Elton Street

PR21RL

Lowood Grove

PR21NU

Preesall Close

PR21PL

Holmfield Crescent

PR21HJ

Mulgrave Avenue

PR21RT

Stoney Butts

PR21TT

Nelson Crescent

PR21PW

The Woodlands

PR21ET

Winmarleigh Road

PR21DJ

Brunswick Place

PR21LP

Norcross Place

PR21YY

Bilsborough Meadow

PR21RQ

Victoria Park Drive

PR21NJ

Larches Lane

PR21BF

Ashton Bank Way

PR21XE

White Meadow

PR21AP

Brooklands

PR21DD

Threlfall Street

PR21UQ

Lea & Larches

PR21XG

Hazel Coppice

PR21QD

Forton Road

PR21AE

Powis Road

PR21BU

Wellington Road

PR21TS

Sheffield Drive

PR21BL

Oakfield

PR21RB

Parkthorn Road

PR21DY

Newton Road

PR21PX

Ryelands Crescent

PR21XH

Blackpool Road

PR21AD

Powis Road

PR22RN

Pechell Street

PR21NA

Starrgate Drive

PR22RY

Hesketh Street

PR21AL

Egerton Road

PR21AW

Catforth Road

PR21PE

Conder Road

PR21HL

Pedders Lane

PR22TH

Pedder's Lane

PR21DE

Brampton Street

PR21QB

Thurnham Road

PR22YR

Waterloo Road

PR21SA

Summer Trees Avenue

PR21YX

West Meadow

PR21TH

Freshfields

PR21DT

Victoria Parade

PR21PU

Layton Road

PR21AN

Pedders Lane

PR21AQ

Tulketh Road

PR21QU

Parkfield Crescent

PR21TX

Arnside Road

PR21PB

Layton Road

PR21UT

Luton Road

PR21XB

Miller Field

PR21US

Savick Way

PR21UR

Formby Place

PR21AJ

Egerton Road

PR21PS

Thistleton Road

PR21SL

Aldwych Drive

PR21DL

Prospect Place

PR22RL

Ashton

PR21DA

Waterloo Terrace

PR21PP

Larches Lane

PR21EH

Egerton Court

PR40SE

Cotty Brook Close

PR21UL

Birkdale Drive

PR21DB

Waterloo Terrace

PR21YG

Alder Coppice

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.