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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 moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
79
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

Anti-social behaviour
48.21(+159%)
Violence and sexual offences
44.7(+20%)
Shoplifting
11.23(+97%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.19(-9%)
Other theft
6.55(-1%)
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

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 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
Detached6£336,250
Flats6£109,500
Semi-Detached21£175,000
Terraced24£150,975

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

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.