Property Data OutlookRibble Valley
Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Market outlook for Ribble Valley
Key indicators for buyers
The Ribble Valley market looks favourable for buyers. Prices are rising at 4.1%, which may favour acting sooner rather than later. Affordability has improved from a peak of 8.7x in 2004 to 5.6x today. Rising rents (£798/mo, +5.2%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
A home in Ribble Valley costs 5.6x the local median salary — moderate, improving from a peak of 8.7x in 2004.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in Ribble Valley is £798, up 5.2% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Ribble Valley price of £276,958 with a 25% deposit (£69k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,093 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,093) are £295 more than renting (£798). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £69k — it would take around 16 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
89A, CHATBURN ROAD BB7 2AS | Semi-detached | £405,000 | 26 Jan 2026 |
26, PADIHAM ROAD, SABDEN BB7 9EW | Terraced | £170,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
17, JEFFREY AVENUE, LONGRIDGE PR3 3TH | Semi-detached | £199,950 | 23 Jan 2026 |
16, REGENT STREET, LONGRIDGE PR3 3FH | Terraced | £200,000 | 22 Jan 2026 |
6, KILN CLOSE BB7 2EQ | Terraced | £146,000 | 21 Jan 2026 |
3, WATERS EDGE, WHALLEY BB7 9UF | Terraced | £305,000 | 21 Jan 2026 |
19, CALFCOTE LANE, LONGRIDGE PR3 3SZ | Detached |
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Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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