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PR3 2QS

Chipping

Ribble Valley

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Detailed insights for PR3 2QS

Overview

Postcode PR3 2QS is located in a rural hamlet, within the Chipping ward of Ribble Valley in the North West region, and forms part of the Longridge North, Ribchester & Chipping area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longridge North, Ribchester & Chipping is £52,430 per year. The nearest station is Clitheroe, about 6.5 miles away.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Longridge North, Ribchester & Chipping has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,453 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Longridge North, Ribchester & Chipping has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Longridge North, Ribchester & Chipping is £52,430 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR3 2QS.

Flood risk

No risk

Longridge North, Ribchester & Chipping near PR3 2QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Clitheroe located about 6.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
171
Population density
9.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.74(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.95(-72%)
Public order
2.12(-79%)
Burglary
2.12(-62%)
Vehicle crime
1.42(-76%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
166
97.08%
Other White
4
2.34%
Other
1
0.58%
Total population: 171

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
49.3%
Level 3 (A level)
24
16.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
16
11.27%
No qualifications
13
9.15%
Apprenticeship
12
8.45%
Total 16+ residents: 142

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
33
52.38%
Owns with a mortgage
17
26.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
12.7%
Other forms of private rent
4
6.35%
Other social rented
1
1.59%
Total households: 63

Property prices in Chipping

Median price£285,000
Price per sq ft£266
Sales (last 12 months)15
Typical range (middle 50%)£224K – £443K

Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £266 per square foot) in Chipping area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £972,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chipping over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£462,500£307
Flats1£435,000£231
Semi-Detached3£235,000£216
Terraced5£215,000£250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chipping

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chipping.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£372,498£270,000£170,000
2017£425,000£244,000£167,500
2018£495,000£219,995£126,000
2019£355,000£370,000£133,500
2020£420,000£258,750£152,000
2021£420,000£270,000£200,000
2022£490,000£375,000£280,750
2023£298,995£496,000£224,211
2024£575,500£197,000£150,000
2025£440,000£330,000£242,500
2026£723,750£124,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chipping.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chipping.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£189£180
2017£261£194£214
2018£274£193£140
2019£241£243£177
2020£250£209£227
2021£262£251£212
2022£268£326£248
2023£289£249£266
2024£302£191£158
2025£329£250£267
2026£270£173
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chipping.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR3 2QS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR3 2QS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jan 2026Leagram Mill Barn, Preston, PR3 2QSDetachedFreehold£475,000
07 May 2025Lower Greystonely Farm, Preston, PR3 2QSDetachedFreehold£700,000

Schools

In the PR3 2QS postcode area, located within Longridge North, Ribchester & Chipping, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ribble Valley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,533
Band B£1,789
Band C£2,044
Band D£2,300
Band E£2,811
Band F£3,322
Band G£3,833
Band H£4,599

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PR3 2QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Simon Hore

Chipping - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Maya Ellis

Ribble Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRibble ValleyE07000124
Parliamentary ConstituencyRibble ValleyE14001443
WardChippingE05012005
ParishBowland-with-LeagramE04005249
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Longridge North, Ribchester & ChippingE02005273
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ribble Valley 004AE01025322
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR3 2QS

Is PR3 2QS (Longridge North, Ribchester & Chipping) safe?

The area around PR3 2QS records about 21 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. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near PR3 2QS?

The median sale price around PR3 2QS in Longridge North, Ribchester & Chipping is £285,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 15 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around PR3 2QS?

PR3 2QS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,453 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR3 2QS (Longridge North, Ribchester & Chipping) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley covering PR3 2QS is Maya Ellis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Simon Hore (Conservative and Unionist 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.