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PR5 6FD

Edward Street

Bamber Bridge West

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Detailed insights for PR5 6FD

Overview

Postcode PR5 6FD is located in an urban city, within the Bamber Bridge West ward of South Ribble in the North West region, and forms part of the Bamber Bridge West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bamber Bridge West is £39,410 per year. The nearest station is Bamber Bridge, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Withy Grove Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Bamber Bridge West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,791 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Bamber Bridge West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Bamber Bridge West is £39,410 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 168 ft away from PR5 6FD.

Flood risk

No risk

Bamber Bridge West near PR5 6FD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bamber Bridge located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for PR5 6FD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Bamber Bridge

N/A

Walking directions to Bamber Bridge
0.9 mi

Lostock Hall

N/A

Walking directions to Lostock Hall

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for PR5 6FD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWithy Grove ParkLargeWalking directions to Withy Grove Park

Area Profile

Population
235
Population density
2,804.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.07(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
61.64(+243%)
Shoplifting
49.47(+756%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.09(+135%)
Other theft
13.79(+109%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
223
94.89%
Chinese
6
2.55%
Other White
4
1.7%
Pakistani
1
0.43%
Caribbean
1
0.43%
Total population: 235

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
64
28.32%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
18.58%
Level 3 (A level)
41
18.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.83%
Apprenticeship
27
11.95%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
79
66.95%
Owns with a mortgage
25
21.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.63%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.54%
Other social rented
2
1.69%
Total households: 118

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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR5 6FD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR5 6FD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202583, Edward Street, Preston, PR5 6FDSemi-DetachedFreehold£177,000
07 Apr 2026127, Old Hall Drive, Preston, PR5 6EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
14 Mar 202581, Old Hall Drive, Preston, PR5 6EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£205,000
30 Jan 20266A, Edward Street, Preston, PR5 6FBSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
19 Nov 202538, Edward Street, Preston, PR5 6FBSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000

Schools

In the PR5 6FD postcode area, located within Bamber Bridge West, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for PR5 6FD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCuerden Church School, Bamber BridgeVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.4 miNot applicableBridgeway SchoolOther independent special school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR5 6FD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for PR5 6FD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHarley'sMounsey Road, South Ribble, PR5 6LEWalking directions to Harley's
0.2 miM&JSouth Ribble, PR5 6SEWalking directions to M&J
0.3 miThe Food Warehouse191 Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6LAWalking directions to The Food Warehouse
0.3 miMorrisons3 Withy Grove Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6WYWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miSainsbury'sCuerden Way, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BJWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Ribble district (2025-26).

Band A£1,568
Band B£1,829
Band C£2,091
Band D£2,352
Band E£2,875
Band F£3,398
Band G£3,920
Band H£4,704

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for PR5 6FD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David William Bollenberg

Bamber Bridge West - Elected 10 Oct 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Maya Ellis

Ribble Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictSouth RibbleE07000126
Parliamentary ConstituencyRibble ValleyE14001443
WardBamber Bridge WestE05010215
ParishSouth Ribble, unparished areaE43000100
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bamber Bridge WestE02005293
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Ribble 007BE01025405
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1990-07-01

Frequently asked questions about PR5 6FD

Is PR5 6FD (Bamber Bridge West) safe?

The area around PR5 6FD records about 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near PR5 6FD?

The median sale price around PR5 6FD in Bamber Bridge West is £140,000 (about £199 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near PR5 6FD?

There are 10 schools close to PR5 6FD, including Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge (Good), St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement) and Bridgeway School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to PR5 6FD?

The closest station to PR5 6FD is Bamber Bridge, about 312 m away.

How deprived is the area around PR5 6FD?

PR5 6FD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,791 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents PR5 6FD (Bamber Bridge West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley covering PR5 6FD is Maya Ellis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David William Bollenberg (Labour Party).

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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.