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PR5 0AG

Ribbleton

Preston

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Overview

Postcode PR5 0AG is located in an urban city, within the Ribbleton ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Ribbleton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 125.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ribbleton is £37,887 per year. The nearest station is Bamber Bridge, about 3.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
77.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

10/10

Ribbleton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 895 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Ribbleton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 125.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

77.9%

Approximately 77.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Ribbleton is £37,887 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 68 ft away from PR5 0AG.

Flood risk

Low

Ribbleton near PR5 0AG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bamber Bridge located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
388
Population density
98.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
59.86(+233%)
Violence and sexual offences
58.26(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.78(+120%)
Public order
14.43(+42%)
Other theft
9.09(+38%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
277
71.58%
Other White
41
10.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
4.39%
Pakistani
15
3.88%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
8
2.07%
Total population: 387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
30.42%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
20.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
14.17%
Level 3 (A level)
26
10.83%
Total 16+ residents: 240

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
71
54.2%
Social rents from council
31
23.66%
Owns with a mortgage
12
9.16%
Owns outright
11
8.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.82%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Ribbleton

Median price£160,000
Price per sq ft£187
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£128K – £185K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 (about £187 per square foot) in Ribbleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £29,000 up to £270,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ribbleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£240,000£—
Semi-Detached50£165,500£193
Terraced10£145,250£172
Flats6£40,000£85

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ribbleton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ribbleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£142,000£24,950£120,000£87,500
2017£215,000£27,350£120,000£81,000
2018£150,750£31,500£107,000£85,000
2019£138,750£27,500£112,250£92,000
2020£140,000£43,500£117,000£101,000
2021£160,000£36,000£135,500£105,500
2022£289,500£48,750£142,000£122,500
2023£260,893£28,000£152,500£131,500
2024£192,000£32,500£156,500£140,000
2025£39,475£161,250£131,000
2026£240,000£36,000£166,000£140,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ribbleton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ribbleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£127£57£127£96
2017£147£55£129£88
2018£128£48£129£94
2019£129£61£131£102
2020£128£60£134£111
2021£166£69£146£98
2022£214£72£165£134
2023£190£63£177£147
2024£221£77£171£150
2025£69£189£161
2026£101£191£139
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ribbleton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ribbleton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR5 0AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR5 0AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 2025Westray, Potters Lane, Preston, PR5 0UEDetachedFreehold£850,000
31 Mar 2025St. Leonards House, Potters Lane, Preston, PR5 0UEDetachedFreehold£485,000
07 Mar 2025The Shippon, Potters Lane, Preston, PR5 0UEOtherFreehold£440,000
05 Feb 2025The Bungalow, Potters Lane, Preston, PR5 0UEDetachedFreehold£515,000

Schools

In the PR5 0AG postcode area, located within Ribbleton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR5 0AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySamlesbury Church of England SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Preston district (2025-26).

Band A£1,652
Band B£1,927
Band C£2,203
Band D£2,478
Band E£3,028
Band F£3,579
Band G£4,130
Band H£4,956

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 PR5 0AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Vasile Alecu

Ribbleton - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Mark Hendrick

Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictPrestonE07000123
Parliamentary ConstituencyPrestonE14001433
WardRibbletonE05012206
ParishPreston, unparished areaE43000225
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)RibbletonE02005261
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Preston 009EE01025286
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced2010-07-01

Frequently asked questions about PR5 0AG

Is PR5 0AG (Ribbleton) safe?

The area around PR5 0AG records about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 PR5 0AG?

The median sale price around PR5 0AG in Ribbleton is £160,000 (about £187 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR5 0AG?

There is 1 school close to PR5 0AG, including Samlesbury Church of England School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around PR5 0AG?

PR5 0AG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 895 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR5 0AG (Ribbleton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Preston covering PR5 0AG is Mark Hendrick (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Vasile Alecu (Reform UK).

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.