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About

Ribbleton is a residential ward situated northeast of Preston city centre, characterised by a mix of housing types from interwar semis to modern estates. The area is primarily functional, with local retail concentrated along Longridge Road and Blackpool Road, serving daily needs. The ward contains significant green corridors, including the course of the Savick Brook, which threads through parts of the suburb.

A notable local landmark is the modern Ribbleton Park, which provides recreational space. The area is also defined by several large roundabouts and the presence of major through routes like the A6, which influence its layout. Education facilities, including several primary schools and a high school, are central community fixtures. The ward's western edge borders the M6 motorway, marking a clear boundary.

Area overview

On average Ribbleton has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 158 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 42.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ribbleton is £38,744 per year. There are 5 schools in Ribbleton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ribbleton is home to around 9,077 people, with a population density of about 1,228.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
158
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
42%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ribbleton Population
9,077
Population density
1,228.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
78.66(+322%)
Violence and sexual offences
76.57(+106%)
Shoplifting
23.36(+309%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.04(+135%)
Other theft
16.53(+150%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,971
76.82%
Other White
725
7.99%
Pakistani
352
3.88%
Indian
253
2.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
204
2.25%
Total population: 9,075

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,999
28.97%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,296
18.78%
Level 3 (A level)
1,069
15.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,036
15.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
831
12.04%
Total 16+ residents: 6,900

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,048
29.09%
Owns with a mortgage
917
25.46%
Owns outright
786
21.82%
Social rents from council
396
10.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
363
10.08%
Total households: 3,602

Property prices in Ribbleton

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £154,000 in Ribbleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £44,000 up to £245,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ribbleton 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 Ribbleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£47,000
Semi-Detached41£157,000
Terraced11£127,000

10 years median price trend in Ribbleton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ribbleton.

All postcodes in Ribbleton

PR25BW

Wyder Court

PR25NE

Crematorium Avenue

PR25SB

Longridge Road

PR26HY

Birkett Drive

PR26NG

Otters Close

PR26NJ

Miller Road

PR26QR

Gorse Grove

PR15TJ

Butterlands

PR26JP

Sawley Crescent

PR26LX

Farringdon Lane

PR26NY

Blackpool Road

PR26PN

Ravenswood

PR26HD

Grizedale Crescent

PR26PA

Noel Square

PR26PY

Yewtree Avenue

PR26QF

The Green

PR26FL

Fir Trees Place

PR26NB

Cavendish Crescent

PR26HL

Bowland Place

PR15TQ

Brockholes Brow

PR26PR

Grange Avenue

PR25ND

Longridge Road

PR26NZ

Hesketh Close

PR15TY

Farringdon Crescent

PR26LP

Sandy Croft

PR25AR

Rough Hey Road

PR26DX

Arnold Close

PR26FW

Ribbleton

PR15TD

Glenluce Drive

PR15UD

Mardale Road

PR26FY

Ribbleton

PR26HA

Thornley Place

PR26QE

Rowan Avenue

PR26HQ

Burholme Close

PR26NH

Miller Road

PR26QD

Poplar Grove

PR25BZ

Bluebell Way

PR26JS

Grizedale Crescent

PR14TD

New Hall Lane

PR26HT

Langden Drive

PR26HR

Burholme Place

PR26LH

Parlick Road

PR26NN

Bay Road

PR26QS

Heather Grove

PR15BF

Brockholes Brow

PR25PZ

Bluebell Way

PR26HJ

Bowland Road

PR26HN

Burholme Road

PR26QA

Yewtree Avenue

PR26RJ

Longridge Road

PR15TL

Merrick Avenue

PR26LB

Whitmore Place

PR26PX

Yewtree Avenue

PR26JX

Slaidburn Road

PR26QJ

Fir Trees Place

PR25PH

Trefoil Way

PR26HW

Coopers Fold

PR26RW

Ribbleton Avenue

PR25NB

Longridge Road

PR26PJ

Cypress Close

PR25NN

Longridge Road

PR25PE

Bluebell Way

PR26QW

Fir Trees Avenue

PR26JH

Village Drive

PR26NP

Mimosa Road

PR26QH

Maple Grove

PR26EW

Browsholme Avenue

PR26EX

Burnslack Road

PR26FX

Ribbleton

PR15BH

High Ridge Road

PR15TH

Tudor Avenue

PR15TN

Newton Avenue

PR15TU

Brant Road

PR25PB

Lancashire Way

PR26EP

Fair Oak Close

PR26JN

Pope Lane

PR26PE

Elm Grove

PR25BX

Longridge Road

PR26FT

Ribbleton

PR26HB

Pope Lane

PR26LG

Hareden Road

PR26LT

Burnside Avenue

PR26NX

Blackpool Road

PR26QQ

Woodside Avenue

PR26LA

Whitmore Drive

PR25BQ

Longridge Road

PR25BY

Crematorium Avenue

PR26EE

Ribbleton Hall Drive

PR26JQ

Grizedale Crescent

PR15TG

Patterdale Close

PR26HF

Boilton Court

PR26HU

Waddington Road

PR26QG

Squirrel Fold

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.