Postcode PR3 3HJ is located in a rural town, within the Derby & Thornley area 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 median sale price in Derby & Thornley is £186,000 (around £226 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £151,500 and £240,000. The nearest station is Ramsgreave and Wilpshire, about 6.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Towneley Gardens.
Longridge North, Ribchester & Chipping has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,506 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 19% 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 0.0% 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 3HJ.
Longridge North, Ribchester & Chipping near PR3 3HJ 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 6.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Towneley Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Towneley Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Highfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Highfield Park |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 (about £226 per square foot) in Derby & Thornley area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £499,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £294,375 | £309 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £190,000 | £235 |
| Terraced | 28 | £159,500 | £191 |
| Flats | 2 | £118,750 | £203 |
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 | £308,875 | £150,000 | £234,350 | £163,000 |
| 2026 | £280,000 | £118,750 | £189,975 | £159,500 |
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 | £307 | £224 | £265 | £223 |
| 2026 | £332 | £203 | £241 | £191 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR3 3HJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | 6, Willows Park Lane, Preston, PR3 3HJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £189,950 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 9, Lune Street, Preston, PR3 3RP | Terraced | Freehold | £114,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 2, Eden Gardens, Preston, PR3 3WF | Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 28, Mill Court, Preston, PR3 3TW | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2025 | 31, Mill Court, Preston, PR3 3TW | Terraced | Freehold | £175,000 |
In the PR3 3HJ postcode area, located within Longridge North, Ribchester & Chipping, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Longridge Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 6 May 2026. | |
Longridge Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 6 May 2026
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Oct 2012. | |
Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Oct 2012
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Barnacre Road Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Feb 2023. | |
Barnacre Road Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Feb 2023
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of PR3 3HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Booths | Berry Lane, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3NH | Walking directions to Booths |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Berry Lane, Ribble Valley, PR3 3JL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | Inglewhite Road, Ribble Valley, PR3 2NA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Ribble Valley district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PR3 3HJ, 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 3HJ 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around PR3 3HJ in Derby & Thornley is £186,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to PR3 3HJ, including Longridge Church of England Primary School (Good), Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School (Good) and Barnacre Road Primary School (Inadequate). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
PR3 3HJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,506 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 3HJ 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).