Valley Road Longridge, Ribble Valley
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR3), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31800082.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £270,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, 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 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 Ramsgreave and Wilpshire, about 9.4 km (5.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 630 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 114 to 116 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Berry Lane Medical Centre, about 660 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £165,500 | £165,500 | £165,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £94,000 | £94,000 | £94,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £84,000 | £84,000 | £84,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2023 | 1 PR3 3UB | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2014 | 5 PR3 3UB | Semi-detached | £165,500 | |
| 25 Jan 2011 | 2 PR3 3UB | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2002 | 1 PR3 3UB | Semi-detached | £94,000 | |
| 10 May 1996 | 8 PR3 3UB | Detached | £84,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 93 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3); Bungalow, semi-detached (1); House, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1976-1982 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 (28% of about 760 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land Behind The Dog Inn, Market Place, Longridge, PR3 3RR: up to 8 homes, permissioned (390 m)
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 114 m and 116 m above sea level (116 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR3 3UA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR3 3UB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ramsgreave and Wilpshire 92,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.4 km (5.8 miles) |
| Langho 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.9 km (6.2 miles) | |
| Preston (Lancs) 5.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 11.1 km (6.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gardeners Cottage Longridge | 120 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 57.3 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Berry Lane Medical Centre | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Berry Lane Dental Surgery | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Longridge Community Hospital | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Longridge Police Station | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.9 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,520 m² | 110 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,080 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 730 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Spade Mill Reservoir Number 2 | Lake or reservoir | 760 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Alston Reservoir Number 1 | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| College Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Tenter Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Grimsargh Wetlands | Wetland | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
| Long Dingle | Valley | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 addresses is 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 Ribble Valley: see them on the Ribble Valley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longridge Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 550 m (0.3 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 |
| St Cecilia's RC High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 930 m (0.6 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 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barnacre Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Inadequate (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tays Young Bespoke Dining PR3 3SQ | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Pizza Time PR3 3RQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Longridge Local PR3 3SY | Retailers - other | 380 m | 4 Good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Hilltop Brasserie PR3 3RR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Top Chippy PR3 3RR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| New Noble Chef Chinese & Cantonese Cuisines Take Away PR3 3RR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Oct 2026 |
| Ballies Butty Box and Catering PR3 3TN | Mobile caterer | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Longridge Canteen PR3 3JA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dilworth Lane (6); On or near Hoghton Road (4); On or near Langton Brow (1); On or near Lower Lane (1); On or near Clayton Court (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 59% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 12% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings New Noble Chef Chinese & Cantonese Cuisines Take Away (takeaway/sandwich shop, PR3 3RR) now 3 Generally satisfactory, was 5 Very good (rated 2 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Clayton Court · Croft Way · Pasture Grove · Hoghton Road · Lower Lane · Meadow Close · Spade Mill Place · Langton Brow · Dilworth Lane · Lower Lane · Tan Yard Court · Hollin Hall Drive
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.
- 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.