House prices in South Ribble
The median price paid for a home in South Ribble was £212,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,621 sales. House prices in South Ribble fell 1.4% in the year to September 2026, and are 19.4% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in South Ribble was about the same as the median for North West (£213,500). The average private rent in South Ribble was £805 a month in August 2026, 5.5% up on a year earlier (ONS). South Ribble had 6.8 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where South Ribble stands out
- South Ribble has the 17th most home sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: 1.25 per 100 people in the 12 months to September 2026.
- Over the five years to September 2026, prices in South Ribble had the 32nd biggest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales (+19.4%).
- In the year ending June 2025, South Ribble had the 42nd biggest net gain of people from moves within the UK of 318 local authorities in England and Wales: +13.2 per 1,000 residents.
House prices in South Ribble
The median price paid in South Ribble was £212,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,621 sales, or £2,597 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North West |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £321,500 | 446 | £2,953 | −2.6% | +21.3% | £370,000 |
| Semi-detached | £205,000 | 748 | £2,604 | +2.5% | +22.8% | £235,000 |
| Terraced | £150,500 | 338 | £1,994 | −2.9% | +20.4% | £159,000 |
| Flats | £114,000 | 89 | £1,936 | +2.5% | +10.4% | £140,000 |
Compared with North West and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ribble | £212,000 | −1.4% | +19.4% | £2,597 | +2.0% |
| North West | £213,500 | +1.4% | +17.3% | £2,591 | +0.9% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in South Ribble sold for a median £2,597 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, about the same as the figure for North West (£2,591).
South Ribble has the 69th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 16th highest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Its −1.4% change over the year is the 101st biggest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 6th biggest fall of 35 local authorities in North West.
How many homes sell in South Ribble
1,457 homes were sold in South Ribble in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.25 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in South Ribble were 4.2% up on the year before and 26.1% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 17th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 4th most of 35 local authorities in North West.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
People moving in and out in South Ribble
In the year ending June 2025, 6,938 people moved to South Ribble from elsewhere in the UK and 5,404 moved away, a net gain of 1,534 (13.2 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Preston 1,552
- Chorley 1,198
- West Lancashire 251
Most moved out to
- Chorley 1,040
- Preston 1,004
- West Lancashire 226
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Rents in South Ribble
The average private rent in South Ribble was £805 a month in August 2026, 5.5% up on a year earlier. Rents in South Ribble are 33.7% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
South Ribble has the 61st lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 13th lowest of 35 local authorities in North West.
Crime in South Ribble
The police recorded 7,943 crimes in South Ribble in the 12 months to August 2026, 6.8 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in South Ribble fell 10.1% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 11.3% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.98 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.86 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.73 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.27 |
South Ribble has the 111th lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 8th lowest of 25 local authorities in North West.
The figure for North West leaves out Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month. The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in South Ribble
South Ribble is the 70th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 227th |
| Income | 219th |
| Employment | 185th |
| Education and skills | 244th |
| Health | 137th |
| Crime | 182nd |
| Barriers to housing and services | 283rd |
| Living environment | 208th |
Broadband and mobile in South Ribble
88.4% of premises in South Ribble can get gigabit broadband and 98.5% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 85.4% can get full fibre, and 0.3% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 148th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
96.0% of premises in South Ribble get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
Questions about South Ribble
How much does a house cost in South Ribble?
The median price paid for a home in South Ribble was £212,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £321,500; semi-detached £205,000; terraced £150,500; flats £114,000.
Are house prices in South Ribble going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in South Ribble fell 1.4%, and over five years it rose 19.4%. Across North West prices rose 1.4% over the same year.
How much is rent in South Ribble?
The average private rent in South Ribble was £805 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £562; 2 bed £738; 3 bed £890; 4+ bed £1,267.
Is South Ribble a safe place to live?
South Ribble had 6.8 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 111th lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for North West was 8.4. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in South Ribble?
85.4% of premises in South Ribble can get full fibre and 88.4% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Chorley 10 km
- Preston 11 km
- Fylde 13 km
- West Lancashire 16 km
- Blackburn with Darwen 17 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.