Bailrigg vs Longridge (Ribble Valley)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Longridge (ribble Valley) wins on house prices with a 170% gap. Longridge (ribble Valley) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bailrigg
£695,000
Longridge (Ribble Valley)
£257,018
Crime Rate
Bailrigg
72.9
Longridge (Ribble Valley)
37.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bailrigg
N/A
Longridge (Ribble Valley)
60.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bailrigg
414.9
Longridge (Ribble Valley)
374.9
EPC Rating
Bailrigg
67.6
Longridge (Ribble Valley)
70.5
Median Income
Bailrigg
£29,467
Longridge (Ribble Valley)
£30,904
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Bailrigg commands an average of £695,000, compared with £257,018 in Longridge (ribble Valley) – a difference of 170%. The most affordable entry point in Bailrigg is a detached at £695,000, while in Longridge (ribble Valley) it is a flat at £120,100.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 85% pricier in Bailrigg (£695,000 vs £374,859).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bailrigg prices grew faster — 106% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Longridge (ribble Valley) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 37.4 per 1,000 versus 72.9 per 1,000 in Bailrigg. The most common crime category in Bailrigg is violent-crime, while in Longridge (ribble Valley) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bailrigg and Longridge (ribble Valley). Bailrigg has 0 schools and Longridge (ribble Valley) has 5 schools.
Bailrigg School Inspection Breakdown
Longridge (Ribble Valley) School Inspection Breakdown
60% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bailrigg | Longridge (Ribble Valley) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 5 |
| Primary | 0 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 60% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 414.9 Mbps in Bailrigg and 374.9 Mbps in Longridge (ribble Valley). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Bailrigg and 92.2% in Longridge (ribble Valley). Gigabit availability stands at 78.8% in Bailrigg and 71.1% in Longridge (ribble Valley).
Bailrigg is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (415 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Longridge (ribble Valley) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.5 (C), while Bailrigg averages 67.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,337 in Bailrigg and £1,255 in Longridge (ribble Valley). 51.2% of homes in Bailrigg have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Longridge (ribble Valley).
Longridge (ribble Valley) has more energy-efficient housing — 60% reach band C or above, vs 51.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,904 in Longridge (ribble Valley) and £29,467 in Bailrigg. The median age is 43.8 in Bailrigg and 46.2 in Longridge (ribble Valley). Owner-occupancy is 67.1% in Bailrigg versus 69.2% in Longridge (ribble Valley). Employment rates stand at 52.2% in Bailrigg and 53.9% in Longridge (ribble Valley).
| Indicator | Bailrigg | Longridge (Ribble Valley) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,788 | 8,438 |
| Median Age | 43.8 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,467 | £30,904 |
| Employment Rate | 52.2% | 53.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.1% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.3% | 33.3% |
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