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Sub-area · Lower Penwortham North · South Ribble · North West

Living in South Ribble 005E

Part of Lower Penwortham North · 1,943 residents

South Ribble 005E is a sub-area in Lower Penwortham North, South Ribble that skews 50–64 year-old and owner-occupied dominant. Median rent sits at £787 a month, up 5.4% on the year, with council tax in band B adding roughly £204/mo. Safety ranks in the top half of UK sub-areas (50th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£787+5.4%
vs last year
Liveability
70/100
Composite score
Safety
70/100
Higher is safer
Transport
33/100
Transit + walk
Schools
84/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1820%
18–3417%
35–4918%
50–6424%
65+22%
Population1,943
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied72%
Private rent8%
Social rent16%
Flats16%
Terraced10%
Semi-detached41%
Detached33%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person33%Couple with children19%Lone parent12%Other3%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 13.50
White93%Asian4%Black1%Mixed3%Other0%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian64%Muslim1%No religion27%Other2%
Country of birth
Born in UK93%
Born outside UK7%
General health (self-reported)
Good80%Fair14%Bad6%
Disability prevalence20%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above34%
Apprenticeship7%
No qualifications17%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in South Ribble 005E?

South Ribble 005E sits inside Lower Penwortham North, part of the wider South Ribble council area in North West. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is South Ribble 005E for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in South Ribble 005E?
The median monthly rent across South Ribble 005E is £787.
How safe is South Ribble 005E?
South Ribble 005E has a safety score of 70/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is South Ribble 005E?
Transport score: 33/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is South Ribble 005E part of?
South Ribble 005E sits inside the Lower Penwortham North neighbourhood, in South Ribble, North West.