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Bamber Bridge West

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About

Bamber Bridge West ward lies in the northern part of the borough, centred around the historic core of Bamber Bridge itself. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of traditional terraced housing and more modern developments. Its layout is defined by key routes like Station Road and Brindle Road, which channel traffic through the community. The ward includes local commercial hubs providing essential services to residents.

The area is closely associated with the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which forms part of its eastern boundary. This waterway historically supported local industry and now provides a corridor for recreation. The ward contains several green spaces, including Brownedge Park, offering sports facilities and open ground. The local community is served by primary schools and is situated near major employment zones, including the Walton Summit business area.

Area overview

On average Bamber Bridge West has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 16.3% 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 1 schools in Bamber Bridge West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bamber Bridge West is home to around 4,273 people, with a population density of about 3,673.8 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bamber Bridge West Population
4,273
Population density
3,673.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.17(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.06(+140%)
Shoplifting
16.38(+183%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.53(+17%)
Other theft
6.32(-4%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,884
90.88%
Other White
157
3.67%
Irish
44
1.03%
Indian
32
0.75%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
31
0.73%
Total population: 4,274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
846
23.97%
No qualifications
796
22.56%
Level 3 (A level)
614
17.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
478
13.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
415
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 3,529

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
654
32.5%
Owns with a mortgage
537
26.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
445
22.12%
Other social rented
295
14.66%
Other forms of private rent
46
2.29%
Total households: 2,012

Property prices in Bamber Bridge West

Median price£140,000
Price per sq ft£199
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£118K – £182K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 (about £199 per square foot) in Bamber Bridge West area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £270,000.

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
Detached1£270,000£302
Semi-Detached17£190,000£248
Terraced19£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£129,000£102,500
2017£190,000£87,500£137,250£100,500
2018£190,000£90,000£135,000£100,000
2019£217,500£90,000£138,000£100,000
2020£200,500£92,500£155,000£108,500
2021£240,000£97,500£165,250£118,000
2022£244,000£106,000£168,750£125,000
2023£232,500£107,000£165,000£136,750
2024£245,500£113,500£180,000£130,000
2025£315,000£109,750£184,975£144,000
2026£95,000£179,475£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£177£126
2017£198£124£172£128
2018£184£138£187£132
2019£236£125£173£115
2020£211£151£194£129
2021£240£160£206£147
2022£226£167£226£142
2023£233£166£205£143
2024£253£149£220£173
2025£242£174£241£162
2026£159£248£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.

Frequently asked questions about Bamber Bridge West

Is Bamber Bridge West safe?

Bamber Bridge West records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bamber Bridge West?

The median sale price in Bamber Bridge West is £140,000 (about £199 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bamber Bridge West?

Bamber Bridge West has 1 primary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bamber Bridge West?

Bamber Bridge West scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bamber Bridge West sits around rank 13,255 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bamber Bridge West?

The average household income in Bamber Bridge West is around £39,410 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bamber Bridge West?

Bamber Bridge West is represented by 1 elected councillor: David William Bollenberg (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Bamber Bridge West

PR54RQ

Coniston Drive

PR56UJ

Kingsway

PR54UT

St Benets Close

PR54US

Brownedge Close

PR56TX

Moon Street

PR56UU

Brownedge Road

PR54UQ

Danesway

PR56UP

Meanygate

PR56EB

Station Road

PR54UB

Duddle Lane

PR56HE

Outram Way

PR56UN

Ellen Street

PR56EA

Station Road

PR56TH

James Street

PR56SE

Bamber Bridge West

PR56UL

Countessway

PR56TP

Station Road

PR56UA

Earls Avenue

PR56ES

Riverside

PR56SS

Garforth Crescent

PR56QQ

Greenwood Street

PR56EU

Old Hall Drive

PR56DL

West View

PR54RP

Coniston Drive

PR56TR

Oakland Street

PR56ST

Welbeck Crescent

PR56UB

Queensway

PR56DD

Lychfield Drive

PR56SU

Firbank

PR56FB

Edward Street

PR56BJ

Cuerden Way

PR56FX

Old Hall Drive

PR56TN

Station Road

PR56TB

Brownedge Lane

PR56EH

Station Road

PR56JD

Saint Mary's Road

PR54UD

Duddle Lane

PR56FH

Co Operative Street

PR56BP

Cuerden Way

PR56EX

Old Hall Drive

PR56UH

Regents Way

PR56FR

Bridge Street

PR54UJ

Brownedge Close

PR54UF

Fountains Reach

PR56DY

Spire Close

PR56XB

Longbrook Avenue

PR56TL

Aspden Street

PR56XH

Bamber Bridge West

PR56SP

Brownedge Lane

PR56FS

Old Hall Close

PR56EL

Station Road

PR56EY

Nelson Street

PR54UN

St Marys Close

PR56ET

Duke Street

PR54RY

Langdale Close

PR56TE

St Marys Road

PR56GQ

Hodson Street

PR56UE

Regents Way

PR54RX

Kentmere Avenue

PR56TF

Dean Court

PR56SR

Withinlea

PR56SH

Brampton Drive

PR56TQ

Station Road

PR56TJ

John Street

PR56BL

Cuerden Way

PR56QP

Station Road

PR56FY

Nelson Street

PR56HA

Hopwood Street

PR56UD

Queensway

PR56TG

Teven Street

PR56BA

Lostock Lane

PR56SG

Brampton Drive

PR56HS

Bamber Bridge West

PR56TD

St Marys Road

PR56US

Convent Close

PR56HR

Edward Street

PR56BQ

Dewhurst Row

PR56HB

Pretoria Street

PR56BB

Dewhurst Row

PR54UR

St Mary's Avenue

PR56DW

Pioneer Close

PR56FD

Edward Street

PR54RU

Rydal Avenue

PR56ER

Havelock Road

PR56GP

Dean Street

PR56SZ

Baxendale Grove

PR56JN

Bamber Bridge West

PR56HH

Bymbrig Close

PR54UE

St Marys Avenue

PR56BS

Dewhurst Row

PR56TA

Brownedge Lane

PR56TS

Clayton Street

PR56FT

Duke Street

PR54UG

Danes Drive

PR56SW

Dewhurst Row

PR54UP

Duddle Lane

PR56XD

Longbrook Avenue

PR56TU

Cranbourne Street

PR54UH

St Judes Avenue

PR56RY

Bridge Mews

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.