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Derby & Thornley

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About

Derby & Thornley is a ward in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire, covering the rural villages of Derby and Thornley. The area is characterised by open farmland, wooded valleys, and scattered settlements. Agriculture plays a significant role in the local economy, with livestock farming and crop cultivation common. The landscape is typical of the Ribble Valley, with rolling hills and small streams.

The ward has a small population, with most residents living in the villages or isolated farmsteads. Community facilities are limited, reflecting the rural nature of the area, but local churches and village halls serve as social hubs. The nearby River Ribble provides opportunities for walking and fishing, while country lanes offer quiet routes for cycling. The ward maintains a quiet, traditional atmosphere, with historic stone buildings and narrow roads.

Area overview

On average Derby & Thornley has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Derby & Thornley is £44,495 per year. There are 3 schools in Derby & Thornley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Derby & Thornley Population
3,211
Population density
232.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,067
95.49%
Other White
42
1.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.62%
Irish
15
0.47%
Indian
11
0.34%
Total population: 3,212

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
580
37.98%
Owns with a mortgage
417
27.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
287
18.8%
Other social rented
159
10.41%
Other forms of private rent
41
2.69%
Total households: 1,527

Property prices in Derby & Thornley

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Derby & Thornley area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £980,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Derby & Thornley 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 Derby & Thornley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£288,000
Flats1£210,000
Semi-Detached19£206,300
Terraced33£161,500

10 years median price trend in Derby & Thornley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Derby & Thornley.

All postcodes in Derby & Thornley

PR32FG

Longridge North, Ribchester & Chipping

PR33AE

Kestor Lane

PR33WG

Church Street

PR33WQ

Derby Road

PR33JQ

Crumpax Avenue

PR33FJ

Queens Drive

PR32DX

Longridge North, Ribchester & Chipping

PR32FQ

Longridge North, Ribchester & Chipping

PR33LY

Brewery Street

PR33JT

Ashton Street

PR33JX

Kestor Lane

PR33RA

Green Lane

PR33RE

Hornby Road

PR33RL

Eden Gardens

PR32LY

Elm Brow

PR32NB

Longridge Road

PR32RN

Ivy Parade

PR32TU

Forty Acre Lane

PR32TY

Forty Acre Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.