Postcode insights

PR3 3BY

Water Meadows

Alston & Hothersall

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Detailed insights for PR3 3BY

Overview

Postcode PR3 3BY 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 very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longridge South is £47,871 per year. The nearest station is Ramsgreave and Wilpshire, about 5.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Mardale Road Play Area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Longridge South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,251 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 11% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Longridge South has an average crime rate, with approximately 49 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.2%

Approximately 6.2% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Longridge South is £47,871 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR3 3BY.

Flood risk

No risk

Longridge South near PR3 3BY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ramsgreave and Wilpshire located about 5.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR3 3BY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMardale Road Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Mardale Road Play Area

Area Profile

Population
585
Population density
752.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.6(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
26(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.07(+1%)
Other crime
3.63(+46%)
Other theft
3.02(-54%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
550
93.86%
Other White
13
2.22%
Pakistani
5
0.85%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
0.85%
Other
5
0.85%
Total population: 586

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
179
39.25%
Level 3 (A level)
82
17.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
64
14.04%
No qualifications
50
10.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
8.99%
Total 16+ residents: 456

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
102
45.33%
Owns outright
88
39.11%
Other social rented
14
6.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
5.78%
Shared ownership
5
2.22%
Total households: 225

Property prices in Alston & Hothersall

Median price£238,000
Price per sq ft£209
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £279K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £238,000 (about £209 per square foot) in Alston & Hothersall area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £534,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alston & Hothersall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£302,473£234
Semi-Detached17£230,000£213
Terraced9£160,000£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Alston & Hothersall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alston & Hothersall.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252,475£160,000£147,000
2017£340,000£182,600£120,000
2018£285,000£190,000£122,000
2019£310,000£193,750£122,500
2020£324,995£195,000£110,000
2021£308,995£188,000£118,125
2022£342,995£188,000£120,000
2023£455,000£209,975£138,625
2024£313,496£207,500£145,000
2025£306,995£229,750£155,000
2026£333,500£242,500£210,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alston & Hothersall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alston & Hothersall.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220£177£161
2017£199£179£169
2018£195£179£140
2019£223£222£151
2020£232£159£169
2021£231£189£146
2022£255£227£163
2023£274£187£168
2024£254£202£192
2025£241£204£192
2026£198£242£229
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alston & Hothersall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Alston & Hothersall in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR3 3BY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR3 3BY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 20257, Water Meadows, Preston, PR3 3BYDetachedLeasehold£215,000
01 Aug 202525, Water Meadows, Preston, PR3 3BYDetachedLeasehold£245,000
07 May 202523, Water Meadows, Preston, PR3 3BYDetachedLeasehold£283,500
28 Mar 20257, Water Meadows, Preston, PR3 3BYDetachedLeasehold£257,500
17 Apr 20268, Water Meadows, Preston, PR3 3BWDetachedFreehold£395,000

Schools

In the PR3 3BY postcode area, located within Longridge South, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR3 3BY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondarySt Cecilia's RC High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryLongridge High SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.8 miPrimaryLongridge Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR3 3BY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR3 3BY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremierConiston Close, Ribble Valley, PR3 3FQWalking directions to Premier

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 3BY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Derek Brocklehurst

Alston & Hothersall - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Jim Rogerson

Alston & Hothersall - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Maya Ellis

Ribble Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRibble ValleyE07000124
Parliamentary ConstituencyRibble ValleyE14001443
WardAlston & HothersallE05012000
ParishLongridgeE04005265
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Longridge SouthE02005275
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ribble Valley 006AE01025316
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced2014-06-01

Frequently asked questions about PR3 3BY

Is PR3 3BY (Longridge South) safe?

The area around PR3 3BY records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near PR3 3BY?

The median sale price around PR3 3BY in Longridge South is £238,000 (about £209 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR3 3BY?

There are 6 schools close to PR3 3BY, including St Cecilia's RC High School (Good), Longridge High School and Longridge Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR3 3BY?

PR3 3BY scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,251 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR3 3BY (Longridge South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley covering PR3 3BY is Maya Ellis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Derek Brocklehurst (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Jim Rogerson (Independent).

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.