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Ribble Valley

About

Ribble Valley is a local government district in Lancashire, North West England. It covers an area of approximately 583 square kilometres, making it one of the largest districts in the county. The district includes market towns like Clitheroe and Longridge, along with numerous rural villages. The River Ribble runs through the area, giving the district its name and shaping much of its landscape.

The district is known for its mix of farmland, woodland, and moorland, including parts of the Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Ribble Valley has a relatively low population density, with many residents living in small settlements. The area attracts visitors for its walking trails, historic sites like Clitheroe Castle, and local food producers. The district also hosts events such as the Clitheroe Food Festival and agricultural shows.

Area overview

On average Ribble Valley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ribble Valley is £46,708 per year. There are 44 schools in Ribble Valley: 33 primary (7 Outstanding and 24 Good) and 6 secondary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ribble Valley Population

61,561

Population density

105.6 per km²

Demographics

British

57,916

94.07%

Other White

978

1.59%

Pakistani

581

0.94%

Indian

385

0.63%

Irish

340

0.55%

Total population: 61,565

Housing

Owns outright

11,654

43.57%

Owns with a mortgage

8,533

31.9%

Private landlord or letting agency

3,273

12.24%

Other social rented

1,859

6.95%

Other forms of private rent

730

2.73%

Total households: 26,747

Property prices in Ribble Valley

Based on 931 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Ribble Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £3,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Ribble Valley over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	342	£405,000	£245,000	£333,246	£529,988	£849,800
Flats	32	£143,250	£93,850	£115,303	£199,738	£318,600
Semi-Detached	270	£253,750	£157,013	£211,250	£299,496	£468,200
Terraced	287	£185,000	£120,000	£150,000	£238,000	£343,500

10 years median price trend in Ribble Valley

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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