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About

Ribchester ward encompasses the rural landscape surrounding the historic village of Ribchester itself. The area is defined by the River Ribble, which forms a significant part of its western boundary, and includes agricultural land and smaller settlements like Stidd. The geography is characterised by flat river meadows giving way to gently rolling fields, with wooded areas lining parts of the riverbank. This is primarily a working environment of farms and quiet country lanes.

The ward's central focus is the village, known for its Roman history as Bremetennacum. Evidence of this past is integrated into the community, with stone from the ancient fortress visible in the fabric of later buildings like the parish church. The remains of the Roman granary stand near the modern museum, highlighting a continuity of settlement. The annual Ribchester Roman Festival draws visitors to explore this long-standing heritage directly within the village setting.

Area overview

On average Ribchester has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ribchester is £52,430 per year. There are 1 schools in Ribchester: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ribchester is home to around 1,530 people, with a population density of about 165 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ribchester Population
1,530
Population density
165 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.34(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.15(-49%)
Other theft
5.88(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.92(-56%)
Vehicle crime
2.61(-56%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,482
96.99%
Irish
14
0.92%
Other White
12
0.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
0.33%
Other Asian
4
0.26%
Total population: 1,528

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
549
42.43%
Level 3 (A level)
209
16.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
162
12.52%
No qualifications
160
12.36%
Apprenticeship
98
7.57%
Total 16+ residents: 1,294

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
344
50.96%
Owns with a mortgage
190
28.15%
Other social rented
54
8%
Private landlord or letting agency
54
8%
Other forms of private rent
28
4.15%
Total households: 675

Property prices in Ribchester

Median price£225,000
Price per sq ft£250
Sales (last 12 months)9
Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £400K

Based on 9 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £250 per square foot) in Ribchester area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ribchester over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£455,000£207
Semi-Detached3£225,000£294
Terraced3£210,000£286
Flats1£125,000£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ribchester

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ribchester.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£488,000£210,000£187,000
2017£250,000£222,500£146,500
2018£500,000£247,500£180,000
2019£245,000£288,000£218,000
2020£441,500£201,750£180,000
2021£504,940£370,000£197,498
2022£890,000£257,475£249,000
2023£610,000£240,000£199,250
2024£745,000£285,000£240,000
2025£455,000£380,000£210,000
2026£400,000£202,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ribchester.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ribchester.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£186£187
2017£160£229£167
2018£282£206£186
2019£191£259£178
2020£249£188£166
2021£318£248£200
2022£259£312£206
2023£316£266£242
2024£372£245£203
2025£302£274£284
2026£187£286
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ribchester.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ribchester in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Ribchester

Is Ribchester safe?

Ribchester records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ribchester?

The median sale price in Ribchester is £225,000 (about £250 per square foot) based on 9 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ribchester?

Ribchester has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Ribchester?

Ribchester scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ribchester sits around rank 27,446 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Ribchester?

The average household income in Ribchester is around £52,430 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ribchester?

Ribchester is represented by 1 elected councillor: Karl Peter Barnsley (Labour and Co-operative Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.