Postcode insights

PR3 2QW

Swinglehurst Cottages

Chipping

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Detailed insights for PR3 2QW

Overview

Postcode PR3 2QW is located in a rural village, 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 7.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.5%
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

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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 2QW.

Flood risk

No risk

Longridge North, Ribchester & Chipping near PR3 2QW 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 7.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
213.6 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
250
94.34%
Irish
7
2.64%
Other White
6
2.26%
Other Black
1
0.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.38%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
42.68%
No qualifications
35
14.64%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.04%
Apprenticeship
19
7.95%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
78
57.35%
Owns with a mortgage
34
25%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.03%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.15%
Social rents from council
1
0.74%
Total households: 136

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 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR3 2QW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR3 2QW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Dec 20253, Brickhouse Gardens, Preston, PR3 2QGFlatsLeasehold£435,000
20 Mar 20256, Brickhouse Gardens, Preston, PR3 2QGTerracedLeasehold£310,000
07 May 2025Casavetro, Garstang Road, Preston, PR3 2QHSemi-DetachedFreehold£500,000
27 Mar 202510, Garstang Road, Preston, PR3 2QHDetachedFreehold£285,000
30 Oct 202519, Windy Street, Preston, PR3 2GDSemi-DetachedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the PR3 2QW postcode area, located within Longridge North, Ribchester & Chipping, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR3 2QW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, ChippingVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBrabins Endowed SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR3 2QW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR3 2QW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miVillage StoreWindy Street, Ribble Valley, PR3 2GDWalking directions to Village Store

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 2QW, 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
ParishChippingE04005251
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Longridge North, Ribchester & ChippingE02005273
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ribble Valley 004AE01025322
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced2001-06-01

Frequently asked questions about PR3 2QW

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

The area around PR3 2QW 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 2QW?

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

What schools are near PR3 2QW?

There are 2 schools close to PR3 2QW, including St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Chipping (Good) and Brabins Endowed School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR3 2QW?

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

The Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley covering PR3 2QW 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.