Postcode PR3 3BU is located in a rural town, within the Alston & Hothersall ward of Ribble Valley in the North West region, and forms part of the Longridge South area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 109.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Longridge South is £41,600 per year. The nearest station is Ramsgreave and Wilpshire located about 6.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Towneley Gardens.
Longridge South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,276 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Longridge South has a high crime rate, with approximately 109.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Longridge South is £41,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR3 3BU.
Longridge South near PR3 3BU 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Towneley Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Towneley Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Highfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Highfield Park |
| 0.4 mi | Mardale Road Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Mardale Road Play Area |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Alston & Hothersall area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £499,950.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £311,746 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £219,123 |
| Terraced | 17 | £147,000 |
10 year median price trend in Alston & Hothersall
In the PR3 3BU postcode area, located within Longridge South, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR3 3BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Coniston Close, Ribble Valley, PR3 3FQ | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Berry Lane, Ribble Valley, PR3 3JL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | The Ridings, Preston, PR3 2DG | Walking directions to Aldi |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.