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Living in Ribchester: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ribchester is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Ribchester most outperforms the national norm: 87/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 16/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That places it last of the 17 scored places in the PR3 postcode district. Against the wider PR3 district average of 48/100, that is 13 points below. Its economic health score runs 17 points above the PR3 district's 70/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PR3 postcode district.

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Ribchester scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
97.7 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 25 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sarmatian Fold 14 crimes
  2. 2 Church Street 9 crimes
  3. 3 Water Street 8 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.845 · PM2.5 5.542 · PM10 8.427 µg/m³
78
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital7 mi
Burnley General Hospital12.3 mi
Fairfield Hospital18.3 mi
Hospital waitsBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs82.5%
Nearest GP surgeryBerry Lane Medical Centre3.1 mi
GP capacity1,223 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
16
Full fibre (FTTP)84.6%
available across Ribble Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
43.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
43.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
86.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed1.3%Retired30.7%Student3.4%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary16.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.4%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership79.1%
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
3
Ramsgreave and Wilpshire 3.2 mi
Langho 3.5 mi
Whalley 5.1 mi
J31 M6 5.2 mi
J31A M6 5.3 mi
J31 M6 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ribchester 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

Osbaldeston 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Myerscough Smithy 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Longridge (Ribble Valley) 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hurst Green (Ribble Valley) 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Old Langho 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Langho 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Grimsargh 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Samlesbury 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Billington (Ribble Valley) 52 4.6 mi away ⇄
Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen) 64 5.1 mi away ⇄
Whalley 49 5.1 mi away ⇄
Chipping 45 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ribchester a nice place to live?

Ribchester has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ribchester is 35/100, 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 Ribchester?

Ribchester is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ribchester?

Among the top-rated schools in Ribchester is Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ribchester in total.

Ribchester in context

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Postcode districts in Ribchester

PR3 48 ⇄

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