Welcome to Longridge
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Longridge is a market town and civil parish in the borough of Ribble Valley in Lancashire, England. It is situated 8 miles (13 km) north-east of the city of Preston, at the western end of Longridge Fell, a long ridge above the River Ribble. Its nearest neighbours are the village of Grimsargh, 2 miles (3 km) to the southeast, and the Roman town of Ribchester (Bremetennacum), 3.5 miles (6 km) to the southeast. The parish of Longridge had a population of 7,546 recorded in the 2001 census, increasing to 7,724 at the 2011 Census.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,328 hectares |
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Population |
7,980 (2021) |
Density |
601 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.4 |
Ward |
Alston & Hothersall |
District |
Ribble Valley |
Postcodes |
PR3 |
ONS ID |
E04005265 |
Council
Contact details for Longridge Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Longridge Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Longridge Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Longridge Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Longridge Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Longridge Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Lancashire Telegraph
Ribble Valley Borough Council plants giant redwoods
Published: 22nd Mar 2024
Hosted and licensed by Lancs Live
Is Clitheroe still the jewel of the Ribble Valley, or is it being left behind by its popular neighbours?
Published: 6th Apr 2024
Hosted and licensed by The Bolton News
Visit the Ribble Valley by train, cycle and bus from Bolton
Published: 24th Mar 2024