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PR3 3ES

Doctors Row

Alston & Hothersall

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Overview

Postcode PR3 3ES 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% 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 6.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Highfield Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Longridge South has an average 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.

Crime level

8/10

Longridge South has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

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.

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 3ES.

Flood risk

No risk

Longridge South near PR3 3ES 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 6.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR3 3ES
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHighfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Highfield Park
0.3 miMardale Road Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Mardale Road Play Area

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
1,251.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.97(+50%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.72(+77%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.46(-17%)
Other crime
4.66(+88%)
Other theft
4.66(-29%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
95.22%
Other White
7
2.57%
Indian
2
0.74%
African
1
0.37%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.37%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
38.43%
Level 3 (A level)
40
17.47%
No qualifications
37
16.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.17%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
35.82%
Owns with a mortgage
40
29.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
26.12%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.48%
Other social rented
4
2.99%
Total households: 134

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR3 3ES.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR3 3ES
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 20268, Southern Close, Preston, PR3 3FSSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
20 Aug 20254, Southern Close, Preston, PR3 3FSTerracedFreehold£105,000
25 Apr 20254, Southern Close, Preston, PR3 3FSTerracedFreehold£85,000
18 Mar 202517, Southern Close, Preston, PR3 3FSTerracedFreehold£130,000
17 Apr 202595, Preston Road, Preston, PR3 3BATerracedFreehold£155,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.1 miSecondaryLongridge High SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryLongridge Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR3 3ES

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR3 3ES
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremierConiston Close, Ribble Valley, PR3 3FQWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miAldiThe Ridings, Preston, PR3 2DGWalking directions to Aldi

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 3ES, 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 006BE01025317
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about PR3 3ES

Is PR3 3ES (Longridge South) safe?

The area around PR3 3ES records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 3ES?

The median sale price around PR3 3ES 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 3ES?

There are 5 schools close to PR3 3ES, 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 3ES?

PR3 3ES scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,276 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley covering PR3 3ES 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.