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Bamber Bridge West

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About

Bamber Bridge West sits on the western side of the main railway line and the River Darwen, forming a primarily residential part of the town. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and some older terraced streets, with local shopping concentrated along Station Road and Brownedge Road for everyday needs.

A notable local landmark is the former Bamber Bridge railway station building, which now serves as a private residence, reflecting the area's historical connection to the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway. The land adjacent to the river and canal, including Cuerden Valley Park, provides accessible green space on the western fringes.

Area overview

On average Bamber Bridge West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bamber Bridge West is £39,410 per year. There are 2 schools in Bamber Bridge West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bamber Bridge West is home to around 5,457 people, with a population density of about 3,712.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bamber Bridge West Population
5,457
Population density
3,712.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
41.05(+120%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.67(+4%)
Shoplifting
8.8(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.96(-22%)
Other theft
5.31(-20%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,017
91.97%
Other White
170
3.12%
Irish
52
0.95%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
34
0.62%
Indian
33
0.6%
Total population: 5,455

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,115
24.57%
No qualifications
989
21.79%
Level 3 (A level)
784
17.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
617
13.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
520
11.46%
Total 16+ residents: 4,538

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
985
38.49%
Owns with a mortgage
707
27.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
475
18.56%
Other social rented
298
11.65%
Other forms of private rent
57
2.23%
Total households: 2,559

Property prices in Bamber Bridge West

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 in Bamber Bridge West area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,950 up to £410,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bamber Bridge West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bamber Bridge West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£315,000
Flats6£109,500
Semi-Detached36£183,500
Terraced25£152,000

10 years median price trend in Bamber Bridge West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bamber Bridge West.

All postcodes in Bamber Bridge West

PR56SS

Garforth Crescent

PR56HS

Bamber Bridge West

PR56EB

Station Road

PR56BJ

Cuerden Way

PR56XH

Bamber Bridge West

PR54RU

Rydal Avenue

PR54TH

Lulworth Place

PR56TD

St Marys Road

PR56TG

Teven Street

PR56UD

Queensway

PR54PQ

Chestnut Close

PR56GP

Dean Street

PR54UG

Danes Drive

PR56TL

Aspden Street

PR56FH

Co Operative Street

PR56FS

Old Hall Close

PR56FY

Nelson Street

PR56SE

Bamber Bridge West

PR56FT

Duke Street

PR54UE

St Marys Avenue

PR54TX

Albany Drive

PR54UD

Duddle Lane

PR56TJ

John Street

PR56TS

Clayton Street

PR56TY

Carr Street

PR56UL

Countessway

PR56EX

Old Hall Drive

PR56JN

Bamber Bridge West

PR56SW

Dewhurst Row

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.