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Ribchester, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Ribchester is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 888. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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ACommunity
| Population | 888 |
| Population Density | 4 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.8136°, -2.5324° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.2 inches (1,198 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $51,905 |
| Median Age | 48.5 years |
About Ribchester
Ribchester is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 888. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Ribchester vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Ribchester vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $51,905 |
| 31% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,905 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $998 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 81 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 56.5% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 29.6% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $346,274 |
| 23% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,298 |
| 12% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 77.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.0% |
| Housing Units | 355 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 250.3 sq mi (648.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.8136°N, 2.5324°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.1 in |
Ribchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 38°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and May the driest (2.6").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.8% |
| 18% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 57.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Total Area | 250.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 56.5% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 29.6% |
Schools in Ribchester
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston | — | — | — | — |
| Ribchester St Wilfrid's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ribchester
43 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deepvibes Radio | deep house, mixes | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) | 1960s, classic rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hits Radio UK | — | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Bolton FM | community, local | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Liverpool Live Radio | — | MP3 | |
| Beyond Radio | — | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Capital FM Manchester | manchester, pop | AAC 48 kbps | |
| ALL FM 96.9 | community, community radio | AAC+ | |
| The Richie Allen Show | — | MP3 | |
| CROP Radio | community radio, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Tameside Radio | adult contemporary, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart North West 105.4 | hot adult contemporary | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Reform Radio | music, variety | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Taiyabah Masjid | islamic, masjid | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio X Manchester | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| OSTM Radio | alternative, alternative rock | MP3 | |
| Giants of Jazz Radio | classic jazz, jazz | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Beware! The Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Central Radio North West | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KFM Radio (US) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Milestone Radio | 70s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Psychedelic Secret radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Mighty Radio Southport | dance, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dune Radio | — | MP3 | |
| OSN Radio Plus | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Alty | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| OC Radio | chart, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| RibbleFM | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Leyland | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox | — | MP3 | |
| Bounce Nation Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Gaydio | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Panacea Radio | funk, groove | MP3 | |
| The Buzz Mcr | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Juice Liverpool | — | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Mersey Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Arrowe Sound | pop music, pop rock | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KFM Radio | multi | MP3 128 kbps | |
| LABR Love a Brother Radio | 80s, chillout | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Dazzle FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Broadgreen | ac, classic hits | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Merseyland Alternative Radio | classic rock, eclectic programming | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Ribchester
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Hall | ||||
| Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| Bolton Art Gallery, Library & Museum | ||||
| British Commercial Vehicle Museum | ||||
| British Commercial Vehicle Museum | ||||
| Bury Transport Museum | ||||
| Clitheroe Castle Museum | ||||
| Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum | ||||
| Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum | ||||
| Gawthorpe Hall | ||||
| Gawthorpe Textiles Collection | ||||
| Hall i' th' Wood Museum | ||||
| Harris Museum | ||||
| Harris Museum | ||||
| Haworth Art Gallery | ||||
| Helmshore Mills Textile Museum | ||||
| Higher Mill | ||||
| Horwich Heritage Centre | ||||
| Lancashire Infantry Museum | ||||
| Lancashire Infantry Museum | ||||
| Museum of Lancashire | ||||
| Museum of Lancashire | ||||
| Ribble Steam Railway | ||||
| Ribble Steam Railway | ||||
| Ribchester Roman Museum | ||||
| Slaidburn Archive | ||||
| South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre | ||||
| South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre | ||||
| The Bolton Steam Museum | ||||
| The Fusilier Museum | ||||
| The Whitaker | ||||
| Whitakers' Mill |
Libraries in Ribchester
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Adlington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ainsworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bamber Bridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackburn Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackrod Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Breightmet Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bromley Cross Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Bury Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chatburn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cherry Tree Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Chorley Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clayton Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clayton Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clayton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clitheroe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coppull Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coronation Road Community Centre and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Darwen Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eccleston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Euxton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fulwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Garstang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harris Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harris Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haslingden Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heaton Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| High Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Horwich Library and Children's Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Ingol Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingsfold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leyland Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Learning Information Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Longridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Longton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lostock Hall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oswaldtwistle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Parbold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramsbottom Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rawtenstall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ribbleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ribbleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Roman Road Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Savick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sharoe Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sharoe Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shevington Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Standish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Barlow | 0.0 | |||||
| The Gosall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Gosall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tottington Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Whalley Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ribchester
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Market Hall | |||||
| Blackburn Market | |||||
| Bury Indoor Market | |||||
| Bury Market | |||||
| Chorley Covered Market | |||||
| Clitheroe Market | |||||
| Leyland Market | |||||
| Leyland Market | |||||
| Market Hall | |||||
| Penwortham Farmers Market | |||||
| Preston New Markets | |||||
| Rawtenstall Market | |||||
| Small Outdoor Market |
Restaurants in Ribchester
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ribchester
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Ribchester
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ribchester
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ribchester
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Ribchester
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Top Brewery | ||||
| Crankshaft Brewery | ||||
| Crankshaft Brewery | ||||
| Cuckoo's Nest | ||||
| Cuckoo's Nest | ||||
| Lancaster Brewery | ||||
| Problem Child Brewing | ||||
| Rivington Brewing Co. | ||||
| Three B's Brewery | ||||
| Thwaites Brewery | ||||
| Withnell's Lancashire Craft Ales |
Stadiums & Teams in Ribchester
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Deepdale Stadium | ||
| Sir Tom Finney Stadium |
Ski Resorts Near Ribchester
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Snow Centre Manchester | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Chill Factor e | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Ribchester
40 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Large Airport |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | Large Airport |
| Barrow Walney Island Airport | BWF | Medium Airport |
| Blackpool Airport | BLK | Medium Airport |
| Hawarden Airport | CEG | Medium Airport |
| Warton Aerodrome | WRT | Medium Airport |
| Arley Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ash House Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ashcroft Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cark airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Clotton airstrip UL | — | Small Airport |
| Cockerham Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Crosland Moor Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dairy House Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Fern Farm Airstrip UL | — | Small Airport |
| Frandley House Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hawksview Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Haydock Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Higher Barn Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lartington Moor Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Manchester Barton Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Middleton Sands Microlight | — | Small Airport |
| Moss Edge Farm Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Onecoat Morridge Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Oxenhope Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pear Tree Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pilling Sands Microlight | — | Small Airport |
| RAF Woodvale | — | Small Airport |
| Ravensworth Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Saint Michaels Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) | — | Small Airport |
| Warrington Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ribchester
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Ribchester Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Ribchester
16 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary Solutions Limited | ||
| Ashton Health Centre | ||
| Back in Motion | ||
| Bamber Bridge Clinic | ||
| Broadoaks Child Development Centre | ||
| Brookfield Clinic | ||
| CHEC Community Eye Care | ||
| Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) | ||
| Clayton Brook Clinic | ||
| Gold Standard Foot Care | ||
| Sexual Health Services | ||
| St Michael's Lodge | ||
| The Lantern Centre | ||
| The Priory | ||
| The Priory Elton Unit | ||
| Walter Lyon House |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ribchester
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Mortuary Chapel | |
| St John the Evangelist | |
| St Leonard's Church | |
| St Peter and St Paul | |
| St Saviour | |
| St Wilfrid | |
| St. Mary's |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Ribchester?
Ribchester has a population of 888 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 250.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.9% female and 49.1% male.
Is Ribchester expensive to live in?
The median household income is $51,905, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $346,274 (23% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,298 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Ribchester?
Ribchester has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.2 inches.
How is the job market in Ribchester?
The job market in Ribchester is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $998. There are 81 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Ribchester?
The median home value in Ribchester is $346,274. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,298. The homeownership rate is 77.0%.
How are the schools in Ribchester?
39.8% of adults in Ribchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 57.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Ribchester?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Ribchester is 1.9% White, 0.8% Black or African American, 2.2% Asian. 98.2% of residents speak only English at home. 4.0% of the population are military veterans. 3.8% of residents have a disability.