Higher Road, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3SY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR3 3SY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.2%	50.2%	-2.0%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	47.8%	49.8%	2.0%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

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

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.1%	25.7%	2.6%	37.9%	-12.2%
Married: Opposite sex	52.3%	50.5%	-1.8%	44.2%	6.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.1%	0.9%
Separated	1.4%	2%	0.6%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	13%	10.4%	-2.6%	9.1%	1.3%
Widowed	10.2%	10.4%	0.2%	6.1%	4.3%

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	44.6%	43.5%	-1.1%	48.4%	-4.9%
Good health	34.2%	34.1%	-0.1%	33.6%	0.5%
Fair health	16.9%	17.2%	0.3%	12.7%	4.5%
Bad health	2.9%	4.3%	1.4%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.9%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.3%

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	22.7%	14.4%	-8.3%	18.2%	-3.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.4%	5.4%	-8.0%	9.6%	-4.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.1%	15.8%	4.7%	13.4%	2.4%
Apprenticeship	6.9%	6.9%	0.0%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.8%	18.3%	3.5%	16.9%	1.4%
Degree or Similar	27.3%	37.1%	9.8%	33.8%	3.3%
Other	3.7%	2%	-1.7%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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)
White	100%	100%	0.0%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.4% 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	98.6%	97.4%	-1.2%	83.2%	14.2%
European Union	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	6.1%	-5.7%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.6%	97.4%	-1.2%	83.2%	14.2%
10+ Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	9.8%	-8.5%
5-10 Years	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.2%	76.7%	6.5%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
No passport held	15.5%	13.5%	2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	24.7%	37.2%	-12.5%
Christian	71.9%	46.2%	25.7%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Higher Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Higher Road was 80.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 202.7% higher than the Chipping average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Higher Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Chipping and the 42nd highest crime rate of 200 local areas in Ribble Valley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.4%.

🔎 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 3SY, 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 Higher Road are based on 157 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 Higher Road, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3SY

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR3 3SY

Average Price
£329,579

Semi-Detached
£238,650

Terraced
£235,980

Detached
£488,111

Flats/Maisonettes
£136,175

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Higher Road

Average Price
£372,293

Semi-Detached
£264,702

Terraced
£231,456

Detached
£492,582

Flats/Maisonettes
£124,292

Other
£2,448,021

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Higher Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
64 Higher Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£188,950	2025-06-13	£200,736
87 Higher Road, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£492,500	2025-02-07	£518,702
64 Higher Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£168,043	2023-10-12	£181,075
60 Higher Road, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£177,000	2023-08-29	£189,365
70 Higher Road, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2022-12-09	£349,418

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR3 3SY

Employment

PR3 3SY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3SY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	68
Full-Time Employee	67
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	21
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	4
Looking after home or family	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Human health and social work activities	19
Construction	16
Education	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Information and communication	7
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	3
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	595 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	1,028 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnacre Road Primary School Barnacre Road , Longridge PR3 2PD	3out of 4	1,091 yd	Foundation school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge Preston Road , Longridge PR3 3BJ	3out of 4	3,271 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Goosnargh The Hill , Horns Lane PR3 2FJ	3out of 4	4,259 yd	Voluntary aided school	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	2out of 4	1,279 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Cecilia's RC High School Chapel Hill , Longridge PR3 2XA	3out of 4	1,296 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hillside Specialist School and College Ribchester Road , Longridge PR3 3XB	3out of 4	1,200 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brook View School Ward Green Lane , Ribchester PR3 3YB	- not rated	2,446 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
Sweet Heaven	12 Market Place	594 yd
The Old Station Cafe	Old Station Cafe, Station Buildings, Berry Lane	811 yd
Subway	57 (Previously 55-57) Berry Lane	865 yd
65s	65 Berry Lane	881 yd
Hamadan	1-3 Inglewhite Road	981 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Dog Inn	Dog Inn, Market Place	666 yd
Longridge Conservative Club	27 Berry Lane	671 yd
The Durham Ox	25 Berry Lane	671 yd
Tap 'n' Vent	4 Towneley Parade	774 yd
LJ's Bar	56-58 Berry Lane	811 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Time	15 King Street	513 yd
Urban Deliveries	4 Berry Lane	629 yd
Picnic	1 Berry Lane	647 yd
5 in 1	23 Berry Lane	671 yd
New Noble Chef Chinese & Cantonese Cuisines Take Away	21 Market Place	676 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Group Ltd	35 - 37 Berry Lane		748 yd
E H Booth & Co Ltd	Booths, Berry Lane		858 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Longridge C Of E Primary School BERRY LANE	grass pitches	692 yd
Kestor Lane Recreation Ground PARK VIEW PARK VIEW FLEET STREET	grass pitches	939 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	96.4%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	96.4%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	124 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

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