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Property market | £190,351 for a semi-detached property |
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Airport access | Closest airport is Liverpool (31.4 miles) |
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Broadband | 87.9mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) |
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Ethnic diversity | White: 72.6% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 27.5% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) |
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Socio-economic status | Ranked 558 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 76 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Preston level) |
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Community | Median age is 35.3 | Population of 8,548 | Happiness is Below Average for Lancashire, Average for UK |
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Crime | 7.0 burglaries per 1k people (Preston) |
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Commute (approx) | - Manchester Piccadilly (96 mins) - Birmingham New Street (111 mins) - Leeds (115 mins) - York (149 mins) - Edinburgh Waverley (189 mins) - Glasgow Central (189 mins) - Euston (201 mins) - Kings Cross (240 mins) - Bristol Temple Meads (248 mins) - Reading (255 mins) - Cardiff Central (259 mins)... (view more here) |
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£190,351 for a semi-detached property |
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Closest airport is Liverpool (31.4 miles) |
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87.9mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) |
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Median age is 35.3 | 8,548 | Happiness is Below Average for Lancashire, Average for UK |
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Ranked 558 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 76 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Preston level) |
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7.0 burglaries per 1k people (Preston) |
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Ribbleton has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Ribbleton has had a steady increase over the last few years and accelerating growth. Based on data published on 14 August 2024, on average a detached house costs £308,651, which is up 9.4% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £190,351 (up 7.0% on last year) , a terraced house £132,666 (up 5.4% on last year) and a flat £92,747. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £542 per month. Property prices in Ribbleton are similar to the average property prices across Lancashire and are slightly lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Ribbleton, prices have risen much more quickly than the annual average price change seen across the Lancashire region.
Property data is based on Preston level pricing data and is as at June 2024 (publicised 14 August 2024)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to June 2024
| County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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| Northumberland | £341,537 | +9.1% | £193,799 | +9.1% |
| Oxfordshire | £681,167 | +7.2% | £446,842 | +8.5% |
| Warwickshire | £497,044 | +5.4% | £296,606 | +4.9% |
| Lancashire | £327,674 | +5.0% | £202,231 | +4.7% |
| Staffordshire | £368,206 | +4.6% | £231,129 | +5.4% |
| Buckinghamshire | £827,077 | +4.6% | £460,901 | +6.3% |
| Derbyshire | £337,829 | +4.5% | £211,624 | +3.9% |
| West Northamptonshire | £468,120 | +4.2% | £282,342 | +5.3% |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £330,614 | +4.2% | £211,375 | +4.4% |
| Nottinghamshire | £339,334 | +4.2% | £214,324 | +4.5% |
| Leicestershire | £411,159 | +3.8% | £258,580 | +4.0% |
| Worcestershire | £449,059 | +3.7% | £281,497 | +4.8% |
| West Yorkshire | £351,674 | +3.7% | £216,569 | +4.4% |
| South Yorkshire | £291,325 | +3.7% | £192,231 | +4.7% |
| North Yorkshire | £413,652 | +3.6% | £267,964 | +4.5% |
| Greater Manchester | £405,945 | +3.6% | £266,387 | +3.8% |
| Shropshire | £395,032 | +3.3% | £256,716 | +5.5% |
| Gloucestershire | £525,561 | +3.1% | £333,967 | +3.5% |
| Herefordshire | £432,901 | +2.8% | £285,029 | +5.2% |
| West Sussex | £651,933 | +2.8% | £426,962 | +3.6% |
| Merseyside | £340,799 | +2.6% | £220,544 | +2.5% |
| Cambridgeshire | £468,546 | +2.2% | £329,883 | +4.2% |
| Hertfordshire | £909,469 | +2.0% | £535,434 | +2.5% |
| Devon | £483,813 | +1.7% | £334,482 | +4.3% |
| Essex | £566,401 | +1.4% | £375,725 | +2.5% |
| West Midlands | £407,451 | +1.2% | £251,243 | +2.2% |
| North Northamptonshire | £411,956 | +1.2% | £254,927 | +2.6% |
| Somerset | £440,632 | +0.9% | £290,138 | +3.0% |
| Suffolk | £432,182 | +0.6% | £274,497 | +0.9% |
| Wiltshire | £494,939 | +0.6% | £322,678 | +2.7% |
| Kent | £582,570 | +0.3% | £371,997 | +1.2% |
| Dorset | £512,149 | +0.2% | £345,395 | +2.6% |
| Hampshire | £605,590 | +0.2% | £380,521 | +1.3% |
| Norfolk | £385,381 | 0.0% | £261,753 | +2.2% |
| East Sussex | £567,509 | -0.2% | £375,770 | +1.6% |
| London | £1,032,371 | -0.7% | £680,157 | +2.6% |
| Surrey | £916,153 | -0.8% | £535,732 | +1.0% |
| Cornwall | £432,953 | -1.1% | £293,238 | +1.3% |
| Lincolnshire | £294,743 | -1.3% | £201,941 | +1.1% |
| Isle of Wight | £412,903 | -3.6% | £289,954 | -1.5% |
| Rutland | £496,567 | -5.6% | £313,758 | -3.6% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Ribbleton, or click here to browse the longer list of Ribbleton property transactions from 2023.
Ribbleton has a healthy number of schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Sir Tom Finney Community High School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2014. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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| School | Type | Outstanding? |
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| Sir Tom Finney Community High School | Secondary school Community special school - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
| Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Preston Grange Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Moor Nook Community Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Samlesbury Church of England School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
| The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
| St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
| School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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| Samlesbury Church of England School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (1/24/2013) | 14 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Preston |
| Preston Grange Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (3/31/2022) | Ofsted Report Link | Preston | |
| Moor Nook Community Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (12/14/2022) | Ofsted Report Link | Preston | |
| Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/15/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Preston | |
| Sir Tom Finney Community High School Save school | Secondary school Community special school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/9/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Preston | |
| St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/16/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Preston | |
| The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | Preston |
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| Samlesbury Church of England School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/24/2013) 14 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Preston Grange Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/31/2022) |
| Moor Nook Community Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (12/14/2022) |
| Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/15/2018) |
| Sir Tom Finney Community High School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (11/9/2017) |
| St Maria Goretti Catholic Primary School, Preston Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/16/2013) |
| The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary |
| Station | Distance from Ribbleton | Commute options |
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| Bamber Bridge A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +26% from the previous year. | 4 miles |
- Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 99 mins - Northern Trains) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 115 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (1 change(s) - 149 mins - Northern Trains) View details |
| Lostock Hall A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +24% from the previous year. | 4 miles |
- Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 96 mins - Northern Trains) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 118 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (1 change(s) - 152 mins - Northern Trains) View details |
| Pleasington A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +55% from the previous year. | 6 miles |
- Leeds (1 change(s) - 107 mins - Northern Trains) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 110 mins - Northern Trains) View details - York (1 change(s) - 141 mins - Northern Trains) View details |
| Leyland A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +30% from the previous year. | 7 miles |
- Manchester Piccadilly (63 mins - Northern Trains) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 111 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 116 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - York (1 change(s) - 142 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Euston (1 change(s) - 164 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Preston) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
| Ethnicity | % of Preston residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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| White | 72.6% | 81.7% |
| Asian | 20.2% | 9.3% |
| Mixed | 3.0% | 2.9% |
| Black | 2.4% | 4.0% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Preston consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
| Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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| Intermediate occupations | 10.8% | |
| Small employers and own account workers | 6.9% | |
| Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 6.2% | 558 out of 573 |
| Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 13.5% | |
| Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 5.3% | |
| Semi-routine occupations | 12.5% | |
| Routine occupations | 17.3% | |
| Never worked / long-term unemployed | 11.9% | 76 out of 573 |
| Full-time students | 15.5% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Lancashire is average (67mbps). Ribbleton is faster than this, with average download speeds of 87.9mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Ribbleton level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
| Average speed | 87.9 mbps |
| % households with superfast broadband access | 99.8% |
| % households unable to access decent broadband | 0.0% |
Crime stats were found at the Preston level:
| Type | Preston | UK |
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| Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 106 | 93 |
| Burglaries (per thousand people) | 7 | 5 |
| Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 8 | 10 |
| Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 2 | 1 |
| Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 42 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Ribbleton.
Flood warningsThere are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
Flood areasThe areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
| Area | Cause | Description |
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| Cumbria and Lancashire | River Ribble, River Darwen | River Ribble from Samlesbury and the River Darwen from Darwen including Blackburn, Preston, Walton-Le-Dale, Pleasington and Higher Walton |
| Cumbria and Lancashire | River Ribble | Rivers Ribble, Hodder and other watercourses, from Settle to Samlesbury including Clitheroe, Gisburn, Sawley, Waddington and Ribchester |
| Cumbria and Lancashire | River Ribble | Properties in Samlesbury next to the River Ribble, and the Tickled Trout hotel and service station |
| Cumbria and Lancashire | River Ribble | Brockholes Reserve and businesses based at Lower Brockholes Quarry |
| Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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| Ribbleton, Lancashire Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Hot property market | Semi-detached: £190,351 Detached: £308,651 | 106 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 | 6.2% residents in higher managerial positions 11.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Clitheroe, Lancashire Affordability: Very affordable Low Crime Hot property market | Semi-detached: £258,821 Detached: £408,780 | 40 | Primary: 7Secondary: 3 | 14.5% residents in higher managerial positions 5.8% residents long-term unemployed |
| Lancaster, Lancashire Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £229,273 Detached: £359,038 | 78 | Primary: 13Secondary: 7 | 9.4% residents in higher managerial positions 8.2% residents long-term unemployed |
| Penwortham, Lancashire Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Hot property market | Semi-detached: £203,537 Detached: £326,503 | 89 | Primary: 16Secondary: 7 | 13.3% residents in higher managerial positions 6.6% residents long-term unemployed |
| Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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| Ribbleton, Lancashire Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Hot property market | Semi-detached: £190,351 Detached: £308,651 | 106 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 |
| Clitheroe, Lancashire Affordability: Very affordable Low Crime Hot property market | Semi-detached: £258,821 Detached: £408,780 | 40 | Primary: 7Secondary: 3 |
| Lancaster, Lancashire Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £229,273 Detached: £359,038 | 78 | Primary: 13Secondary: 7 |
| Penwortham, Lancashire Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Hot property market | Semi-detached: £203,537 Detached: £326,503 | 89 | Primary: 16Secondary: 7 |
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