[1] Ribbleton has a library,[2] a number of shops, a pub, post offices and schools.

The area to the east contains a large industrial estate and agricultural land and no residential.

Ribbleton Hall High closed in December 2009 and Ashton Community Science College opened it up as a second campus in January 2010.

In July 2013 Ashton Community Science College withdrew from the site and returned it to Lancashire County Council.

This school is located in the Farringdon Park area of Preston at the top of Brockholes Brow.