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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
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

Violence and sexual offences
39.58(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.02(+106%)
Shoplifting
12.83(+122%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.8(-2%)
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

Median price£163,000
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £207K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £163,000 (about £223 per square foot) in Bamber Bridge West area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £295,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bamber Bridge West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£210,000£302
Semi-Detached36£191,500£245
Terraced20£140,000£168
Flats12£109,750£174

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bamber Bridge West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bamber Bridge West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£150,000£92,750£130,000£102,500
2017£206,750£87,500£137,500£100,500
2018£188,750£90,000£140,000£100,000
2019£186,225£90,000£149,000£100,000
2020£215,000£92,500£155,500£108,500
2021£240,000£97,500£170,000£119,000
2022£225,000£106,000£180,000£125,000
2023£233,750£107,000£180,000£136,750
2024£252,250£113,500£185,000£130,000
2025£292,500£109,750£186,000£145,000
2026£210,000£95,000£182,500£137,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bamber Bridge West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bamber Bridge West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225£153£172£126
2017£198£124£180£128
2018£191£138£185£132
2019£236£125£181£115
2020£207£151£190£129
2021£240£160£205£150
2022£231£167£229£142
2023£240£166£216£143
2024£260£149£220£173
2025£240£174£241£162
2026£315£159£230£214
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bamber Bridge West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

All postcodes in Bamber Bridge West

PR56BL

Cuerden Way

PR56HA

Hopwood Street

PR56US

Convent Close

PR54RN

Coniston Drive

PR56ER

Havelock Road

PR56RY

Bridge Mews

PR56FT

Duke Street

PR56JD

Saint Mary's Road

PR56FR

Bridge Street

PR54UG

Danes Drive

PR56DL

West View

PR56XH

Bamber Bridge West

PR56FX

Old Hall Drive

PR56JN

Bamber Bridge West

PR56BA

Lostock Lane

PR56SU

Firbank

PR54TT

Tennyson Place

PR56UP

Meanygate

PR56UL

Countessway

PR56UB

Queensway

PR56HR

Edward Street

PR54UL

St Marys Close

PR54UR

St Mary's Avenue

PR56XD

Longbrook Avenue

PR56QQ

Greenwood Street

PR56GQ

Hodson Street

PR54TB

Duddle Lane

PR56SW

Dewhurst Row

PR54RJ

Holland Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.