Town Pop. 8,744

Living in Longridge (Ribble Valley): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Longridge (Ribble Valley) scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Longridge (Ribble Valley) most outperforms the national norm: 44/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 59/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Longridge (Ribble Valley) places 7th of 17 in the PR3 postcode district. That puts Longridge (Ribble Valley) in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: PR3 postcode district.

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Longridge (Ribble Valley) scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
59
101.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 316 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 254 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Other theft 70 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 69 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Shoplifting 50 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
other 126 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Preston Road 71 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 52 crimes
  3. 3 B6244 29 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
76
Green Space 12
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
37
7 schools in area · 8 within 4km
5Good1Requires Improvement1Inadequate
  • Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, LongridgePrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hillside Specialist School and CollegeSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Longridge Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Cecilia's RC High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Longridge High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Requires Improvement
  • Barnacre Road Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Inadequate

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
44
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital4.2 mi
Burnley General Hospital14.4 mi
Royal Lancaster Infirmary16 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,137 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)84.6%
available across Ribble Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 268 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate60.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.7%Unemployed1.5%Retired27.8%Student3.2%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.7%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary23.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.7%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership76.4%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
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
14
Ramsgreave and Wilpshire 6.2 mi
Langho 6.6 mi
Preston 6.6 mi
J31A M6 3.6 mi
J32 M6 4 mi
J32 M6 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Ample 14
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 54
Takeaways Adequate 10
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £229,500 79
Detached £335,000 25
Semi-detached £225,000 27
Terraced £165,000 25
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£134k £205k £279k £350k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Grimsargh 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Goosnargh 36 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ribchester 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Chipping 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Osbaldeston 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Myerscough Smithy 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Samlesbury 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Preston) 51 4.7 mi away ⇄
Hurst Green (Ribble Valley) 37 5.3 mi away ⇄
Barton (Preston) 37 5.4 mi away ⇄
Fulwood 67 5.5 mi away ⇄
Preston (Preston) 60 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Longridge (Ribble Valley) a nice place to live?

Longridge (Ribble Valley) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Longridge (Ribble Valley) is 47/100, 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 Longridge (Ribble Valley)?

Longridge (Ribble Valley) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 59/100. There were 885 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Longridge (Ribble Valley)?

Among the top-rated schools in Longridge (Ribble Valley) are Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge, Hillside Specialist School and College and Longridge Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Longridge (Ribble Valley) in total.

What are house prices like in Longridge (Ribble Valley)?

The current median house price in Longridge (Ribble Valley) is £229,500, around 19% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £335,000, semi-detached £225,000, terraced £165,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 79 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Longridge (Ribble Valley)

PR3 48 ⇄

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