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South Ribble

About

South Ribble is a district in Lancashire, North West England, covering an area of approximately 112 square kilometres. It includes towns such as Leyland, Penwortham, and Bamber Bridge, along with several smaller villages. The district is bordered by the River Ribble to the north and the West Lancashire Plain to the south. Its location provides easy access to Preston and the wider North West region.

The area is known for its mix of urban and rural landscapes, with industrial zones alongside farmland and green spaces. Leyland is a key hub, historically linked to vehicle manufacturing. South Ribble has good transport links, including the M6 and M65 motorways, and a network of local roads. The district also features parks, nature reserves, and walking trails along the Ribble Valley.

Area overview

On average South Ribble has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in South Ribble is £43,880 per year. There are 58 schools in South Ribble: 39 primary (4 Outstanding and 28 Good) and 11 secondary (2 Outstanding and 7 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

South Ribble Population

111,035

Population density

981.4 per km²

Demographics

British

103,089

92.84%

Other White

2,132

1.92%

Indian

1,165

1.05%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

750

0.68%

White and Asian (mixed)

632

0.57%

Total population: 111,035

Housing

Owns outright

19,428

39.99%

Owns with a mortgage

17,519

36.06%

Private landlord or letting agency

5,339

10.99%

Other social rented

4,543

9.35%

Other forms of private rent

878

1.81%

Total households: 48,585

Property prices in South Ribble

Based on 1,469 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in South Ribble area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,425,000.

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 South Ribble over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	447	£320,000	£209,160	£275,000	£385,000	£580,000
Flats	62	£115,000	£82,500	£100,000	£133,000	£174,600
Semi-Detached	654	£205,000	£138,000	£170,000	£240,000	£308,025
Terraced	306	£152,250	£110,000	£130,000	£185,375	£250,625

10 years median price trend in South Ribble

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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