Postcode PR3 2RJ is located in a rural town, within the Derby & Thornley ward of Ribble Valley in the North West region, and forms part of the Longridge North, Ribchester & Chipping area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% 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 Ramsgreave and Wilpshire, about 6.6 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Towneley Gardens.
Longridge North, Ribchester & Chipping has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,039 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Longridge North, Ribchester & Chipping has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.4% 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.
The average income per household in Longridge North, Ribchester & Chipping is £52,430 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR3 2RJ.
Longridge North, Ribchester & Chipping near PR3 2RJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ramsgreave and Wilpshire located about 6.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Towneley Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Towneley Gardens |
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Derby & Thornley area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £612,250.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £281,000 | £315 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £235,000 | £280 |
| Terraced | 31 | £161,500 | £200 |
| Flats | 2 | £148,500 | £202 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £210,000 | £90,000 | £157,000 | £139,000 |
| 2017 | £262,625 | £187,499 | £161,000 | £129,999 |
| 2018 | £286,995 | £164,999 | £175,000 | £125,000 |
| 2019 | £286,995 | £201,250 | £147,500 | £128,000 |
| 2020 | £266,650 | — | £171,250 | £123,998 |
| 2021 | £278,495 | £115,000 | £221,995 | £162,625 |
| 2022 | £283,995 | £157,000 | £224,395 | £147,300 |
| 2023 | £316,995 | — | £229,900 | £169,000 |
| 2024 | £287,500 | £166,000 | £221,000 | £163,000 |
| 2025 | £282,000 | £150,000 | £233,700 | £161,500 |
| 2026 | £399,950 | £87,000 | £234,950 | £165,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £236 | £174 | £216 | £213 |
| 2017 | £258 | £358 | £201 | £160 |
| 2018 | £232 | £315 | £219 | £149 |
| 2019 | £244 | £318 | £210 | £176 |
| 2020 | £256 | — | £239 | £151 |
| 2021 | £262 | £191 | £253 | £179 |
| 2022 | £279 | £304 | £271 | £181 |
| 2023 | £292 | — | £273 | £205 |
| 2024 | £292 | £321 | £239 | £225 |
| 2025 | £305 | £224 | £270 | £220 |
| 2026 | £332 | £108 | £280 | £205 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR3 2RJ.
In the PR3 2RJ postcode area, located within Longridge North, Ribchester & Chipping, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR3 2RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | Bluebell Crescent, Ribble Valley, PR3 2NA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Booths | Berry Lane, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3NH | Walking directions to Booths |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Berry Lane, Ribble Valley, PR3 3JL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Ribble Valley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PR3 2RJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kieren Spencer
Derby & Thornley - Elected 4 May 2023
Rachael Elizabeth Ray
Derby & Thornley - Elected 4 May 2023
Maya Ellis
Ribble Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR3 2RJ records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around PR3 2RJ in Longridge North, Ribchester & Chipping is £200,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to PR3 2RJ, including Barnacre Road Primary School, Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School (Good) and Longridge Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PR3 2RJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,039 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley covering PR3 2RJ is Maya Ellis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Kieren Spencer (Labour Party) and Rachael Elizabeth Ray (Labour Party).
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.