Town Pop. 657

Living in Hurst Green (Ribble Valley): Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hurst Green (Ribble Valley) comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Hurst Green (Ribble Valley) most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Hurst Green (Ribble Valley) places 10th of 11 in the BB7 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate economic health (95) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The BB7 district averages 55/100, putting Hurst Green (Ribble Valley) 18 points below its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: BB7 postcode district.

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Hurst Green (Ribble Valley) scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
71.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 14 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 206% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 8 crimes
  2. 2 Warren Fold 5 crimes
  3. 3 Cross Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 8 µg/m³
79
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area
1Good
  • St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst GreenPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital9.6 mi
Burnley General Hospital10 mi
Fairfield Hospital18.5 mi
Hospital waitsEast Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs81.3%
Nearest GP surgerySabden & Whalley Medical Group3.3 mi
GP capacity1,477 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)84.6%
available across Ribble Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
17.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
17.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
90.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
95
Employment rate59.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.9%Unemployed1.7%Retired21.7%Student11.8%Other inactive4.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.7%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary12.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)43%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.2%
Home ownership66.5%
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 E
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Langho 2.9 mi
Whalley 2.9 mi
Clitheroe 3.9 mi
J6 M65 6 mi
J7 M65 6.3 mi
J7 M65 6.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hurst Green (Ribble Valley) 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

Old Langho 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
Whalley 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Billington (Ribble Valley) 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Langho 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Barrow (Ribble Valley) 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ribchester 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Clitheroe 63 4.0 mi away ⇄
Waddington (Ribble Valley) 51 4.1 mi away ⇄
Great Harwood 54 4.9 mi away ⇄
Osbaldeston 44 4.9 mi away ⇄
West Bradford 51 5.0 mi away ⇄
Chipping 45 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hurst Green (Ribble Valley) a nice place to live?

Hurst Green (Ribble Valley) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hurst Green (Ribble Valley) is 37/100, 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 Hurst Green (Ribble Valley)?

Hurst Green (Ribble Valley) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 47 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hurst Green (Ribble Valley)?

Among the top-rated schools in Hurst Green (Ribble Valley) is St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hurst Green (Ribble Valley) in total.

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Postcode districts in Hurst Green (Ribble Valley)

BB7 55 ⇄

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