Ripon Terrace Preston
51 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR1), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 30700088.
- Energy: 48 homes have an energy certificate (C: 44, D: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Preston costs £2,576 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Preston (Lancs), about 3.3 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 52 to 53 m above sea level.
- Noise: 14 of its 51 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr A Hussain, about 620 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 440 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 36% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 158 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
48 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 34 m². Most common: Flat (47); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1983-1990 (32); 1991-1995 (13); 1976-1982 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (38); rented (private) (9); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (37 addresses)
- Flat 1 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 2 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 3 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 4 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 4 Ripon Brook, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 5 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 5 Ripon Brook, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 6 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 8 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 8 Ripon Brook, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 9 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 10 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 10 Ripon Brook, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 11 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 12 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 13 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 14 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 16 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 17 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 19 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 20 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 21 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 22 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 23 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 24 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 25 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 26 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 27 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 28 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 29 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 30 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 31 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 32 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 33 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 34 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 35, Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
- Flat 36 Howard Brook House, Ripon Terrace
Council tax
What each band costs in Preston in 2026-27: Band D £2,576 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,717 | £2,003 | £2,290 | £2,576 | £3,148 | £3,721 | £4,293 | £5,151 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (59% of about 1,010 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 51 addresses are between 52 m and 53 m above sea level (52 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR1 4TB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR1 4TF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Preston (Lancs) 5.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Bamber Bridge 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ripon Terrace Farringdon Park | 10 m |
| Bus or coach station | Arrival Stand Preston City Centre | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Manchester Road Prebook Car Park | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 49.5 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dr A Hussain | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Miller Road Pharmacy | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Practice | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Ramsay Fulwood Hall Hospital | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Preston Customer Service Reception | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Moor Nook Convenience Store, Ribbleton | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 11 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 160 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ribbleton Park 7.4 ha | 350 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,560 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Preston Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 250 m north. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 250 m north |
| Moor Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Melling's Wood | Wood | 590 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Brockholes Wood | Wood | 730 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Dark Wood | Wood | 740 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Pool Plat | Tidal water | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Brockholes Quarry | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Frenchwood Knoll | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 37 | 51 |
14 of the street's 51 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Preston: see them on the Preston page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishwick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 280 m | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 280 m | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Brockholes Wood Community Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ribbleton Avenue Methodist Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ribbleton Avenue Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Preston Greenlands Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Moor Nook Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Preston Muslim Girls High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCs Pool and Sports Club PR1 4UL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Fever Dance Company Limited PR1 4UL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Parklands Residential Home PR1 4TD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 4 Good | 21 May 2025 |
| Ribble View Health Care Limited PR1 4UD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| The Hearth PR1 4TA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Price Check PR1 4TA | Retailers - other | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Aug 2025 |
| West Kingston Plates Limited PR1 4TA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Premier Store PR1 4SY | Retailers - other | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Jul 2025 |
| The Hesketh Arms PR1 4SY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| New Hall Lane Services PR1 4TE | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Greggs PR1 4TE | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2023 |
| Fishwick Breakfast Club PR1 4RH | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Fishwick Primary School and Nursery PR1 4RH | School/college/university | 320 m | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| St Teresas Catholic Primary School and Pre-school PR1 4RH | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Happy Shopper PR1 4SX | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 42 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Gaythorne Avenue (27); On or near Fermor Road (22); On or near Mornington Road (22); On or near Ripon Terrace (16); On or near Cairnsmore Avenue (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 36% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 30% | 17% |
| Private rented | 34% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 76% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 9% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Mornington Road · Ducie Place · Beaconsfield Avenue · New Hall Lane · Devonshire Place · Gaythorne Avenue · Manning Road · Iddesleigh Road · Cairnsmore Avenue · Butterlands · Church Avenue · Cavendish Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.