Bamber Bridge vs Longridge (Ribble Valley)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bamber Bridge wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Longridge (ribble Valley) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bamber Bridge edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bamber Bridge
£240,197
Longridge (Ribble Valley)
£257,018
Crime Rate
Bamber Bridge
55.7
Longridge (Ribble Valley)
37.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bamber Bridge
90.0%
Longridge (Ribble Valley)
60.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bamber Bridge
412.3
Longridge (Ribble Valley)
374.9
EPC Rating
Bamber Bridge
72.5
Longridge (Ribble Valley)
70.5
Median Income
Bamber Bridge
£31,149
Longridge (Ribble Valley)
£30,904
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £240,197, Bamber Bridge undercuts Longridge (ribble Valley) (£257,018) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bamber Bridge is a flat at £109,264, while in Longridge (ribble Valley) it is a flat at £120,100.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Longridge (ribble Valley) (£374,859 vs £298,850).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Longridge (ribble Valley) prices grew faster — 31% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestResidents of Longridge (ribble Valley) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 37.4 per 1,000 versus 55.7 per 1,000 in Bamber Bridge. The most common crime category in Bamber Bridge 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 WestOf the 16 schools in Bamber Bridge, 90% are in the top two inspection bands. In Longridge (ribble Valley), which has 5 schools, the figure is 60%.
Bamber Bridge School Inspection Breakdown
90% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Longridge (Ribble Valley) School Inspection Breakdown
60% of 5 schools (3 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bamber Bridge | Longridge (Ribble Valley) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 5 |
| Primary | 13 | 3 |
| Secondary | 3 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 90% | 60% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bamber Bridge averages 412.3 Mbps – ahead of Longridge (ribble Valley)'s 374.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Bamber Bridge and 92.2% in Longridge (ribble Valley). Gigabit availability stands at 79.4% in Bamber Bridge and 71.1% in Longridge (ribble Valley).
Bamber Bridge is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (412 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bamber Bridge, scoring 72.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.5 (band C) in Longridge (ribble Valley). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,089 in Bamber Bridge and £1,255 in Longridge (ribble Valley). 69.5% of homes in Bamber Bridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Longridge (ribble Valley).
Bamber Bridge has more energy-efficient housing — 69.5% reach band C or above, vs 60% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,149 in Bamber Bridge and £30,904 in Longridge (ribble Valley). The median age is 43 in Bamber Bridge and 46.2 in Longridge (ribble Valley). Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Bamber Bridge and 53.9% in Longridge (ribble Valley). Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Bamber Bridge versus 69.2% in Longridge (ribble Valley). Bamber Bridge has a population of 40,045 and Longridge (ribble Valley) has 8,438.
| Indicator | Bamber Bridge | Longridge (Ribble Valley) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,045 | 8,438 |
| Median Age | 43 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,149 | £30,904 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 53.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.5% | 33.3% |
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