Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches
Preston 013 · 7 sub-areas · 11,280 residents
Preston 013 is a residential neighbourhood within Preston, home to around 11,280 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £719 a month — well below the UK median for a two-bed and noticeably cheaper than most comparable northern cities. Owner-occupation is the norm here, with a social housing share that's meaningfully higher than the Preston average.
Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches is a mid-density neighbourhood of Preston in the North West region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services.
Overview
What's it like to live in Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £778 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 7 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches in Preston
Living in Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches
Preston 013 sits comfortably on the affordable end of the Preston rental market, with the feel of a settled, mixed neighbourhood rather than a transient rental hotspot. Most streets are owner-occupied, and there's a steady, working-family character to the area that distinguishes it from the more student-heavy parts of the city closer to the university. Rents here rose around 7.8% over the past year, so the market is moving, but the starting point remains low enough that it's still genuinely accessible.
For renters, the numbers are among the most manageable in the region. A one-bedroom comes in at around £570 a month, a two-bed at roughly £719, and a three-bed at about £844. With council tax at approximately £2,576 a year for a Band D property, the all-in monthly cost of renting here remains well within reach for dual-income households. That said, rent-to-take-home sits at around 41%, which is on the higher side relative to what you'd expect given Preston's salary levels — so don't assume cheap rent means financial comfort without running your own numbers.
The neighbourhood skews slightly older than central Preston, with a noticeably higher share of over-50s and a solid under-18 population that points to a family-heavy demographic. Around 60% of homes are owner-occupied, and just over one in five are socially rented — a figure that's above average and shapes the community feel. Single-person households account for roughly a third of all homes, so it's not exclusively family territory.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3 km away — about a 38-minute walk, though most people drive: nearly 58% of residents commute by car. There's no metro or tram service within any practical distance. For families, the school picture needs attention before you commit — see the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Preston 013 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. It's genuinely affordable — a two-bed runs around £719 a month — and has a settled, family-oriented feel with high owner-occupation. The trade-offs are a crime rate above the national average and a school picture that falls well short of national norms, so it suits buyers and renters who've done their homework on specific streets and catchments.
- What is the rent in Preston 013?
- A one-bedroom property typically lets for around £570 a month, a two-bed for roughly £719, and a three-bed for about £844. These are estimates scaled from Preston-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 7.8% over the past year, so expect the market to keep moving.
- Is Preston 013 safe?
- The crime rate sits at around 110 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is noticeably above the UK national rate of roughly 80. The area falls in the third deprivation decile nationally, which correlates with higher crime. It's not exceptional for a neighbourhood at this deprivation level, but it's a factor worth weighing, especially for families.
- What's the commute from Preston 013 to Preston city centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3 km away — around a 38-minute walk — though most residents drive. Public transport accounts for under 8% of commutes. Around a quarter of residents work from home, which helps offset the limited transit options. The public-transport journey to Manchester takes approximately 74 minutes.
- Who lives in Preston 013?
- Mostly owner-occupiers and families. Around 60% of homes are owned outright or with a mortgage, and the under-18 share of 21.7% points to a solid family presence. Around a third of households are single-person. It's a mixed-tenure area with a meaningful social housing proportion and a predominantly UK-born population.
- What schools are near Preston 013?
- There are 90 schools within 2 km, but only around 28% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — far below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is approximately 2.7 km away. Families should research individual school catchments carefully before committing to the area.
- How does Preston 013 compare to other Preston neighbourhoods for affordability?
- It's among the more affordable parts of Preston, with a median house price of around £172,000 and a deposit savings window of roughly 2.9 years. Rents are low in absolute terms, though at around 41% of take-home pay they're not as comfortable as the headline figures might suggest for residents on local salaries.