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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 160 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
160
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

Violence and sexual offences
78.22(+110%)
Anti-social behaviour
67.31(+275%)
Shoplifting
24.02(+316%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.27(+125%)
Other theft
15.75(+139%)
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 67 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Ribbleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £29,000 up to £270,000.

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
Flats5£44,000
Detached1£240,000
Terraced11£135,000
Semi-Detached50£160,000

10 years median price trend in Ribbleton

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

All postcodes in Ribbleton

PR26QB

Yewtree Avenue

PR25BX

Longridge Road

PR14UL

Mornington Road

PR26EX

Burnslack Road

PR26LN

Hazelhurst Road

PR26HF

Boilton Court

PR26LX

Farringdon Lane

PR15TS

Bowness Road

PR26EZ

Acer Grove

PR14TF

Ripon Terrace

PR14TD

New Hall Lane

PR14UN

Cairnsmore Avenue

PR25PZ

Bluebell Way

PR25PD

Guiding Road

PR26PH

Chestnut Crescent

PR26HR

Burholme Place

PR25BY

Crematorium Avenue

PR15BJ

Natures Way

PR26JH

Village Drive

PR26PX

Yewtree Avenue

PR26NW

Badgers Croft

PR26QN

Ribbleton Avenue

PR26PA

Noel Square

PR26PU

Alder Road

PR26HQ

Burholme Close

PR25RX

Bluebell Way

PR25BD

Roman Way Industrial Estate

PR26JA

The Glen

PR26LY

Farringdon Lane

PR26LL

Whitmore Grove

PR15BF

Brockholes Brow

PR15UD

Mardale Road

PR26JS

Grizedale Crescent

PR26PP

Fir Trees Avenue

PR25BW

Wyder Court

PR15TP

Russell Avenue

PR15TG

Patterdale Close

PR26RL

Longridge Road

PR14UP

Crawford Avenue

PR26PB

Willow Crescent

PR26NG

Otters Close

PR26PE

Elm Grove

PR26EW

Browsholme Avenue

PR15UA

Farringdon Place

PR14TB

New Hall Lane

PR15SY

Gaythorne Avenue

PR26HU

Waddington Road

PR26NJ

Miller Road

PR26NB

Cavendish Crescent

PR26DR

Cedar Road

PR15TE

Glenluce Drive

PR26QA

Yewtree Avenue

PR26NP

Mimosa Road

PR26NS

Hesketh Road

PR26FT

Ribbleton

PR26JU

Grizedale Place

PR25PB

Lancashire Way

PR25SB

Longridge Road

PR25NA

Longridge Road

PR26LP

Sandy Croft

PR26FY

Ribbleton

PR26QS

Heather Grove

PR26JT

Grizedale Close

PR26HN

Burholme Road

PR26FN

Fir Trees Place

PR26NQ

Acacia Road

PR25BE

Roman Way Industrial Estate

PR26HL

Bowland Place

PR26NZ

Hesketh Close

PR25NP

Longridge Road

PR26RJ

Longridge Road

PR26EG

Glenview Court

PR26PQ

Fir Trees Avenue

PR26QF

The Green

PR26NL

Miller Road

PR26FU

Ribbleton

PR26QE

Rowan Avenue

PR26EN

Mitton Drive

PR26QH

Maple Grove

PR26DU

The Mall

PR26FL

Fir Trees Place

PR26EP

Fair Oak Close

PR26HY

Birkett Drive

PR14TE

New Hall Lane

PR50AG

Ribbleton

PR26DT

Woodlands Avenue

PR26PN

Ravenswood

PR26QJ

Fir Trees Place

PR26JN

Pope Lane

PR26LG

Hareden Road

PR26ED

Ribbleton Hall Drive

PR25BL

Millennium Road

PR26DB

Ribbleton Avenue

Data Sources

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