Ash Lane, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3HE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR3 3HE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.8%	51.7%	-1.1%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	47.2%	48.3%	1.1%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of PR3 3HE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	19.9%	21.6%	1.7%	37.9%	-16.3%
Married: Opposite sex	68.3%	61.3%	-7.0%	44.2%	17.1%
Separated	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	5.7%	7.2%	1.5%	9.1%	-1.9%
Widowed	5.7%	9.5%	3.8%	6.1%	3.4%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	51%	52.3%	1.3%	48.4%	3.9%
Good health	30.8%	31.9%	1.1%	33.6%	-1.7%
Fair health	16.1%	10%	-6.1%	12.7%	-2.7%
Bad health	2.1%	4.6%	2.5%	4.0%	0.6%
Very bad health	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	13.8%	11.2%	-2.6%	18.2%	-7.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.6%	8%	-4.6%	9.6%	-1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.8%	15.6%	1.8%	13.4%	2.2%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	7.6%	1.9%	5.3%	2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	17%	6.8%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	41.5%	38.8%	-2.7%	33.8%	5.0%
Other	2.4%	1.8%	-0.6%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	1.2%	0.5%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
White	99%	97.3%	-1.7%	81.4%	15.9%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.6%	98.1%	0.5%	83.2%	14.9%
European Union	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	6.1%	-5.7%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	98.1%	0.9%	83.2%	14.9%
10+ Years	1%	1.9%	0.9%	9.8%	-7.9%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.9%	76.7%	20.2%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	2.7%	13.5%	-10.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.1%	37.2%	-14.1%
Christian	74.6%	46.2%	28.4%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	1.5%	6.0%	-4.5%

Safety

Is Ash Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Lane was 31.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.9% higher than the Chipping average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Ash Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Chipping and the 79th lowest crime rate of 201 local areas in Ribble Valley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,900

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in PR3 3HE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ash Lane are based on 16 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Ribble Valley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ash Lane, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3HE

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR3 3HE

Average Price
£333,364

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£333,364

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ash Lane

Average Price
£352,606

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£352,606

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ash LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Ash Lane, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2019-01-10	£270,895
3 Ash Lane, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2009-07-08	£335,658
2 Ash Lane, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£237,500	2006-12-14	£345,153
8 Ash Lane, Preston, Lancashire Detached, a newly built property	£113,000	1998-09-01	£431,304
3 Ash Lane, Preston, Lancashire Detached, a newly built property	£111,300	1997-03-27	£479,234

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR3 3HE

Employment

PR3 3HE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in PR3 3HE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	90
Full-Time Employee	71
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	18
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Other	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Education	22
Human health and social work activities	19
Manufacturing	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Construction	12
Other	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Longridge Church of England Primary School Berry Lane , Longridge PR3 3JA	3out of 4	467 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Longridge St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Primary School St Wilfrid's Terrace , Longridge PR3 3WQ	3out of 4	637 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnacre Road Primary School Barnacre Road , Longridge PR3 2PD	- not rated	664 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnacre Road Primary School Barnacre Road , PR3 2PD	1out of 4	667 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge Preston Road , Alston PR3 3BJ	3out of 4	3,242 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Longridge High School Preston Road , Longridge PR3 3AR	- not rated	1,128 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Longridge High School Preston Road , Longridge PR3 3AR	2out of 4	1,128 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cecilia's RC High School Chapel Hill , Longridge PR3 2XA	- not rated	1,214 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Woodville Residential Special School Ribchester Road , Longridge PR3 3XB	- not rated	1,619 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Hillside Specialist School and College Ribchester Road , Longridge PR3 3XB	3out of 4	1,619 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hillside Autistic Centre Ribchester Road , Hothersall PR3 3XB	- not rated	1,619 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Brook View School Ward Green Lane , Ribchester PR3 3YB	- not rated	2,880 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Beacon Reach Ward Green Lane , Ribchester PR3 3YB	- not rated	2,948 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	57 (Previously 55-57) Berry Lane	417 yd
65s	65 Berry Lane	429 yd
The Old Station Cafe	Old Station Cafe, Station Buildings, Berry Lane	452 yd
Hamadan	1-3 Inglewhite Road	474 yd
Sweet Heaven	12 Market Place	549 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tap 'n' Vent	4 Towneley Parade	380 yd
LJ's Bar	56-58 Berry Lane	388 yd
Towneley Arms Hotel	Berry Lane	389 yd
Mrs Sippy	60-62 Berry Lane	390 yd
The Stagedoor	Stanley Street	442 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Roast & Deli	2 Towneley Parade	378 yd
Spice Longridge	16 Towneley Parade	380 yd
Geno's	39 Berry Lane	385 yd
Bella Italia	48 Berry Lane	389 yd
Prepped	38 Berry Lane	392 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
E H Booth & Co Ltd	Booths, Berry Lane	396 yd
The Co-operative Group Ltd	35 - 37 Berry Lane	433 yd
Sainsbury's	Inglewhite Road	587 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	The Ridings	949 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Longridge C Of E Primary School BERRY LANE	grass pitches	477 yd
Longridge St Wilfrid'S Roman Catholic Primary School ST. WILFRIDS TERRACE	grass pitches	635 yd
Longridge Cc (George Newsham Memorial Ground And Croft/Haworth Ground) LONGRIDGE CRICKET CLUB LONGRIDGE CRICKET CLUB CHIPPING ROAD	grass pitches	641 yd
Kestor Lane Recreation Ground PARK VIEW PARK VIEW FLEET STREET	grass pitches	647 yd
The Mike Riding Ground (Longridge Town Football Club) HALFPENNY LANE	grass pitches	806 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.