Postcode PR3 3WY 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 Towneley Gardens.
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.
Longridge South has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.0% 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 per household in Longridge South is £47,871 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR3 3WY.
Longridge South near PR3 3WY 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 6.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Towneley Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Towneley Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Highfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Highfield Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £302,473 | £234 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £230,000 | £213 |
| Terraced | 9 | £160,000 | £183 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR3 3WY.
In the PR3 3WY postcode area, located within Longridge South, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR3 3WY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Berry Lane, Ribble Valley, PR3 3JL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | The Ridings, Preston, PR3 2DG | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Booths | Berry Lane, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3NH | Walking directions to Booths |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Coniston Close, Ribble Valley, PR3 3FQ | Walking directions to Premier |
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 3WY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Derek Brocklehurst
Alston & Hothersall - Elected 4 May 2023
Jim Rogerson
Alston & Hothersall - Elected 4 May 2023
Maya Ellis
Ribble Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR3 3WY 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.
The median sale price around PR3 3WY in Longridge South is £238,000 (about £209 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to PR3 3WY, including Longridge High School, Longridge Church of England Primary School (Good) and St Cecilia's RC High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PR3 3WY 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).
The Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley covering PR3 3WY 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).
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.