South Ribble
§ This page gives an overview of the South Ribble local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ South Ribble lies in central Lancashire, bordered by the River Ribble to the north and encompassing a mix of suburban towns, farmland, and green spaces. Leyland is the largest town, known for its motor industry heritage and the British Commercial Vehicle Museum, while Penwortham and Bamber Bridge are thriving communities close to Preston. The district includes riverside landscapes, parks, and woodlands, with Cuerden Valley Park providing a large country park rich in wildlife and walking trails. Villages scattered across open farmland retain a rural feel, and the Ribble valley forms a natural boundary, shaping much of the district’s geography.
South Ribble Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the South Ribble local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of South Ribble can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of South Ribble.
Key Facts about South Ribble
What region is South Ribble in? South Ribble is in the North West of England, a region within the UK.
What county is South Ribble in? South Ribble is located in the county of Lancashire.
Is South Ribble a city? No, South Ribble is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs South Ribble? The local authority for this district is: South Ribble Borough Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Lancashire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Lancashire County Council.
▶ Official website of South Ribble Borough Council 🔗 southribble.gov.uk
Which police force covers South Ribble? Policing in South Ribble is provided by Lancashire Constabulary 🔗 lancashire.police.uk, which serves 14 local authority districts: Blackburn with Darwen ⁞ Blackpool ⁞ Burnley ⁞ Chorley ⁞ Fylde ⁞ Hyndburn ⁞ Lancaster ⁞ Pendle ⁞ Preston ⁞ Ribble Valley ⁞ Rossendale ⁞ South Ribble ⁞ West Lancashire ⁞ Wyre.
Constituencies in South Ribble
South Ribble is divided into 2 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in South Ribble
South Ribble is divided into 23 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bamber Bridge East
- Bamber Bridge West
- Broad Oak
- Broadfield
- Buckshaw & Worden
- Charnock
- Coupe Green & Gregson Lane
- Earnshaw Bridge
- Farington East
- Farington West
- Hoole
- Howick & Priory
- Leyland Central
- Longton & Hutton West
- Lostock Hall
- Middleforth
- Moss Side
- New Longton & Hutton East
- Samlesbury & Walton
- Seven Stars
- St Ambrose
- Walton-le-Dale East
- Walton-le-Dale West
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Parishes in South Ribble
South Ribble is part-parished: 8 civil parishes (listed A-Z below) alongside 4 unparished areas.
- Cuerdale
- Farington
- Hutton
- Little Hoole
- Longton
- Much Hoole
- Penwortham
- Samlesbury
A civil parish is the lowest tier of local government in England, used for villages, small towns, and suburbs. They have their own local authority, either a parish council or a parish meeting, which provides local services like managing parks, allotments, and streetlights, and represents the community's views to larger councils.
We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Post Towns in South Ribble
Below is a list of post towns in South Ribble, grouped by postcode area:
PR ▸ Leyland (PR25 / PR26)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in South Ribble
South Ribble covers 16 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bamber Bridge *
- Coup Green
- Euxton *
- Farington Moss
- Gregson Lane *
- Higher Walton
- Hoghton *
- Hutton (South Ribble)
- Leyland *
- Little Hoole Moss Houses
- Longton
- Midge Hall
- Myerscough Smithy *
- New Gate
- Penwortham *
- Samlesbury
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of South Ribble.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in South Ribble
South Ribble is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the South Ribble Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- Northern Trains ▸ Leyland (PR25 3NN) ⁞ Bamber Bridge (PR5 6EA) ⁞ Lostock Hall (PR5 5NF)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
South Ribble compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how South Ribble compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
South Ribble has 23 electoral wards.
South Ribble has a population of 116,113 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in South Ribble
This chart shows the population trend for South Ribble from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for South Ribble can be found on the ONS statistics for South Ribble.