PR3 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Ribblesdale Drive, 1.0km from Hollins Lane in Wyre. Administratively it sits within Wyresdale ward and the Lancaster and Fleetwood constituency.
For families considering a move, PR3 0BJ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £221k, up 10.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PR3 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00129961 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIBBLESDALE DRIVE, PR3 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIBBLESDALE DRIVE, PR3 0BJ.
340
46
£ 47,900 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR3 0BJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
PR3 0BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 77% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 10.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR3 0BJ. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 221,000
8 sales · Mean £ 218,312
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR3 0BJ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Forton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Butty Hut0.6 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Hugo's (Ice Cream) Ltd0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Stanley Lodge Farmhouse0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lancaster10.4 km
- Heysham Port12.1 km
- Bare Lane13.6 km
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Postcode Profile: PR30BJ · Data under Open Government Licence