Thirlmere Drive Longridge, Ribble Valley
22 addresses across 1 postcode (PR3), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31800534.
- Sales: 40 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £209,250 across 2 sales.
- Prices and rents: A typical home in Ribble Valley cost £284,529 in August 2026 (+1.6% on a year); private rents averaged £822 a month.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8, D: 8).
- 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 C; Band D in Ribble Valley costs £2,387 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Preston (Lancs), about 9.5 km (5.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 85 to 87 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Stonebridge Surgery, about 830 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 31 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
- Road safety: No collisions in which someone was hurt were reported on and around it in 2021 to 2025.
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Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £209,250 | £190,000 | £228,500 |
| 2021 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £227,000 | £227,000 | £227,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £163,500 | £163,500 | £163,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £161,000 | £161,000 | £161,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £143,750 | £142,500 | £145,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £144,000 | £144,000 | £144,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £165,250 | £148,500 | £182,000 |
| 2006 | 3 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £144,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £167,000 | £167,000 | £167,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | 2 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £190,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 15 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £228,500 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Oct 2022 | 17 PR3 3LE | Detached | £317,500 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Aug 2021 | 7 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £175,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Feb 2019 | 4 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Dec 2018 | 17 PR3 3LE | Detached | £227,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Dec 2017 | 14 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £168,500 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Mar 2017 | 14 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £163,500 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Oct 2016 | 4 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £161,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Oct 2013 | 6 PR3 3LE | Terraced | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Apr 2013 | 5 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £142,500 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Nov 2011 | 4 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £144,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 May 2008 | 17 PR3 3LE | Detached | £220,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Dec 2007 | 2 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £182,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 May 2007 | 7 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £148,500 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Dec 2006 | 5 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £144,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jul 2006 | 6 PR3 3LE | Terraced | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Apr 2006 | 5 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Aug 2004 | 15 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £167,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2004 | 15 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £167,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Aug 2003 | 5 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £86,750 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Dec 2002 | 8 PR3 3LE | Terraced | £77,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2002 | 7 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £75,750 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Sep 2001 | 1 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £63,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Aug 2001 | 18 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £60,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Jul 2001 | 5 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £57,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Jul 2001 | 14 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £67,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Mar 2001 | 11 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £84,950 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Mar 2001 | 3 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £60,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 May 2000 | 2 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £63,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Jul 1999 | 6 PR3 3LE | Terraced | £56,500 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Jan 1999 | 16 PR3 3LE | Detached | £60,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Jun 1998 | 24 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £58,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Dec 1997 | 16 PR3 3LE | Detached | £75,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Jul 1997 | 4 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £56,750 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Apr 1997 | 20 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £46,500 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Dec 1996 | 7 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £45,500 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Nov 1996 | 8 PR3 3LE | Terraced | £47,950 | |
| 17 Apr 1996 | 7 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £57,500 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Sep 1995 | 18 PR3 3LE | Semi-detached | £52,000 | Leasehold. |
House prices and rents in Ribble Valley
A typical home in Ribble Valley cost £284,529 in August 2026, 1.6% more than a year before. That is 17% more than five years earlier and 35% more than ten years earlier.
| Home | Typical price, Aug 2026 |
|---|---|
| Detached | £444,514 |
| Semi-detached | £278,497 |
| Terraced | £202,135 |
| Flat or maisonette | £157,593 |
| Bought by a first-time buyer | £222,685 |
Private renters in Ribble Valley paid £822 a month on average in September 2026, 5.3% more than a year before. That is 29% more than five years earlier.
| Home | Average rent a month, Sep 2026 |
|---|---|
| One bedroom | £611 |
| Two bedrooms | £776 |
| Three bedrooms | £941 |
| Four or more bedrooms | £1,404 |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (9); House, detached (5); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1991-1995 (9); 1983-1990 (7). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (16 addresses)
- 2 Thirlmere Drive, Longridge
- 4, Thirlmere Drive, Longridge
- 5, Thirlmere Drive, Longridge
- 6, Thirlmere Drive, Longridge
- 7, Thirlmere Drive, Longridge
- 8, Thirlmere Drive, Longridge
- 9, Thirlmere Drive, Longridge
- 10, Thirlmere Drive, Longridge
- 11, Thirlmere Drive, Longridge
- 12, Thirlmere Drive, Longridge
- 14, Thirlmere Drive, Longridge
- 15 Thirlmere Drive, Longridge
- 16, Thirlmere Drive, Longridge
- 17, Thirlmere Drive, Longridge
- 18 Thirlmere Drive, Longridge
- 22, Thirlmere Drive, Longridge
Council tax
What each band costs in Ribble Valley in 2026-27: Band D £2,387 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,591 | £1,856 | £2,121 | £2,387 | £2,917 | £3,447 | £3,978 | £4,773 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (47% of about 880 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 31 October 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Coal mining
No postcode centre here is in a coalfield: the Mining Remediation Authority records no coal mining risk here.
Height above sea level
The street's 22 addresses are between 85 m and 87 m above sea level (86 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR3 3LE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Preston (Lancs) 5.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| Ramsgreave and Wilpshire 92,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Langho 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest College Close Longridge | 300 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 8.6 km (5.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 56.3 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stonebridge Surgery | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Berry Lane Dental Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Longridge Community Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Longridge Customer Service Reception | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 310 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,800 m² | 100 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.2 ha | 170 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Longridge Allotments 3,010 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Alston Reservoir Number 2 | Lake or reservoir | 590 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Alston Reservoir Number 1 | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| College Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Grimsargh Wetlands | Wetland | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Tenter Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Long Dingle | Valley | 4.8 km (3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 22 | 22 |
None of the street's 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 Ribble Valley: see them on the Ribble Valley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cecilia's RC High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Longridge High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Longridge Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barnacre Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Inadequate (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Longridge PR3 3FQ | Retailers - other | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Franco's Pizzeria PR3 3BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Old Oak PR3 3BA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 360 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Buttermere Road (7); On or near Ennerdale Road (6); On or near Milbeck Close (4); On or near Grimbledeston Close (4); On or near Parking Area (3).
Road safety
No collisions in which someone was hurt were reported on and around the street in 2021 to 2025.
Only collisions in which someone was hurt and which the police were told about are here: damage-only collisions and near misses are not, and some injuries are never reported. Positions are recorded by the police, usually to within a few metres. Each year's figures are published the following September.
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 59% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 12% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
- PR3 3LE: 22 addresses of 24 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Milbeck Close · Ennerdale Road · Buttermere Road · Lindale Road · Grasmere Grove · Lapwing Avenue · Coniston Close · Water Meadows · Mardale Road · Derwent Drive · Hacking Drive · College Close
All the streets in PR3 and across Ribble Valley.
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; road collisions count only those in which someone was hurt and the police were told.
- 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.