City Profile • Local Authority

Ribble Valley

Ribble Valley is a local authority district comprising 7 postcode areas. The current median house price across the city is £314k, reflecting a downward trend of 2.5% over the past year. It is a sought-after area for buyers, characterised by strong rates of homeownership. In terms of safety, crime rates are low at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents, making it an appealing choice for families.

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Population Trajectory

Annual residents (1991 – 2022)

63,107
Residents (2022)

Constituent Districts

7 Areas

Population Composition

Detailed breakdown of the residents within the Ribble Valley authority according to the Census 2021.

Top Ethnicities

White: English94.1%
White: Other White1.6%
Pakistani0.9%
Indian0.6%
White: Irish0.5%
White and Asian0.5%

Age Profile

55-59 years8.4%
50-54 years8.1%
60-64 years7.4%
70-74 years6.6%
45-49 years6.5%
65-69 years6.1%

Top Occupations

Professional22.4%
Managers and directors16.9%
Associate professional13.2%
Skilled trades12.4%
Administrative and secretarial8.8%
Caring and leisure8.3%

Housing Tenure

Owned: Outright43.6%
Owned: Mortgage31.9%
Private rented: Landlord12.2%
Social rented: Other7.0%
Private rented: Other2.7%
Shared ownership1.5%

Area DNA

family6/10
health1/10
safety9/10
homeown10/10
transit4/10
affluence8/10
diversity1/10
employment10/10
investment3/10