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Living in Chipping: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chipping scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Chipping most outperforms the national norm: 79/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 5/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Among the 17 scored places sharing the PR3 postcode district, Chipping ranks 9th. Chipping is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Chipping sits 32 points above the PR3 district figure of 47/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PR3 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
90.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 18 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
Public order 2 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 10 crimes
  2. 2 Green Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Windy Street 3 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 3.346 · PM2.5 5.198 · PM10 7.867 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
21
2 schools in area
1Outstanding1Good
  • Brabins Endowed SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, ChippingPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital8.1 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary13.9 mi
Burnley General Hospital14.9 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryBerry Lane Medical Centre3.8 mi
GP capacity1,071 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
79
Full fibre (FTTP)84.6%
available across Ribble Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate62.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.1%Unemployed1.1%Retired27.4%Student3.1%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.3%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary17.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.7%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership70.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
Council tax Ribble Valley · 2026-27
A £1,591
B £1,857
C £2,122
D £2,387
E £2,917
F £3,448
G £3,978
H £4,774
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Clitheroe 7.6 mi
Langho 7.7 mi
Whalley 8 mi
J32 M6 7.2 mi
J32 M6 7.4 mi
J31A M6 7.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Chipping in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Longridge (Ribble Valley) 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hurst Green (Ribble Valley) 37 5.1 mi away ⇄
Ribchester 35 5.3 mi away ⇄
Goosnargh 36 5.6 mi away ⇄
Grimsargh 48 6.0 mi away ⇄
Old Langho 46 6.6 mi away ⇄
Waddington (Ribble Valley) 51 6.7 mi away ⇄
Osbaldeston 44 7.3 mi away ⇄
Barton (Preston) 37 7.6 mi away ⇄
West Bradford 51 7.6 mi away ⇄
Bowgreave 48 7.6 mi away ⇄
Bilsborrow 36 7.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chipping a nice place to live?

Chipping has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chipping is 45/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Chipping?

Chipping is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 36 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chipping?

Among the top-rated schools in Chipping are Brabins Endowed School and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Chipping, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Chipping in total.

Chipping in context

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Postcode districts in Chipping

PR3 48 ⇄

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