Ambleside Close, Walton Le Dale, Preston, PR5 4RS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR5 4RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.9%	50.6%	2.7%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	52.1%	49.4%	-2.7%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of PR5 4RS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	24.9%	23.9%	-1.0%	37.9%	-14.0%
Married: Opposite sex	57.3%	53.7%	-3.6%	44.2%	9.5%
Separated	0.9%	2%	1.1%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	5.6%	9.5%	3.9%	9.1%	0.4%
Widowed	11.3%	10.9%	-0.4%	6.1%	4.8%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	35.7%	43.7%	8.0%	48.4%	-4.7%
Good health	34.9%	37.4%	2.5%	33.6%	3.8%
Fair health	19.3%	12.6%	-6.7%	12.7%	-0.1%
Bad health	8.8%	5.9%	-2.9%	4.0%	1.9%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.7%	19.3%	-8.4%	18.2%	1.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.3%	5.9%	-4.4%	9.6%	-3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	12.4%	-4.0%	13.4%	-1.0%
Apprenticeship	8.9%	10.9%	2.0%	5.3%	5.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	18.8%	7.5%	16.9%	1.9%
Degree or Similar	23%	29.2%	6.2%	33.8%	-4.6%
Other	2.3%	3.5%	1.2%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
White	98.3%	99.2%	0.9%	81.4%	17.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.2%	95.9%	-0.3%	83.2%	12.7%
European Union	2.5%	3.7%	1.2%	6.1%	-2.4%
Africa	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	95.9%	-0.3%	83.2%	12.7%
10+ Years	0%	3.3%	3.3%	9.8%	-6.5%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.2%	76.7%	12.5%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
No passport held	8.3%	13.5%	-5.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.9%	37.2%	-2.3%
Christian	63.1%	46.2%	16.9%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	1.2%	6.0%	-4.8%

Safety

Is Ambleside Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ambleside Close was 88.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.6% lower than the Bamber Bridge West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Ambleside Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Bamber Bridge West and the 126th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,800

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in PR5 4RS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ambleside Close are based on 8 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Ribble.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ambleside Close, Walton Le Dale, Preston, PR5 4RS

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR5 4RS

Average Price
£209,719

Semi-Detached
£216,127

Terraced
£171,273

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ambleside Close

Average Price
£210,487

Semi-Detached
£215,742

Terraced
£173,704

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ambleside CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Ambleside Close, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2021-03-30	£173,704
16 Ambleside Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2013-12-13	£244,521
7 Ambleside Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£148,000	2011-05-19	£231,548
6 Ambleside Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2006-12-08	£214,229
2 Ambleside Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£116,000	2005-09-02	£173,837

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR5 4RS

Employment

PR5 4RS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in PR5 4RS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	83
Retired	66
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	14
Student (economically inactive)	5
Looking after home or family	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	26
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Transport and storage	9
Education	9
Construction	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Information and communication	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Other	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU	3out of 4	3,368 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School Severn Drive , Walton-le-Dale PR5 4TD	3out of 4	365 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School Brownedge Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 6TA	3out of 4	602 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School Larch Grove , Bamber Bridge PR5 6GX	3out of 4	1,095 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School Walton Green , Walton-le-Dale PR5 4JL	3out of 4	1,353 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale Higher Walton Road , Walton-le-Dale PR5 4HD	2out of 4	1,358 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School Station Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6PB	3out of 4	631 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Walton-Le-Dale High School Brindle Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6RN	2out of 4	1,005 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lostock Hall Academy Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR	3out of 4	1,189 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR	3out of 4	2,327 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD	4out of 4	3,201 yd	Free schools	No	Boys	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD	- not rated	3,027 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Coppice School Ash Grove , Bamber Bridge PR5 6GY	3out of 4	1,156 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bridgeway School Church Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6EP	- not rated	1,663 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lostock Hall Moor Hey School Far Croft , Lostock Hall PR5 5SS	3out of 4	2,022 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Imam Muhammad Zakariya School 2 Bairstow Street , PR1 3TN	- not rated	3,362 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Progress School Gough Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 6AQ	- not rated	3,595 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Pantry	4 School Lane, Bamber Bridge	379 yd
Ribble Valley Church	STREET RECORD, Fourfields	410 yd
Sprinkles	Unit 5, 143 Station Road	564 yd
Ye Olde Original Withy Trees	157 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	666 yd
Tiny Teacups Play Cafe	Unit 4, Cotton Mill Road	867 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Beam & Brycg	2 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	298 yd
Walton Arms	St Aidans Road, Bamber Bridge	368 yd
Bamber Bridge and County Catholic Men's Club	Bamber Bridge and County Catholic M, Aspden Street	525 yd
Withy Arms	122 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	546 yd
Beer Box	Unit 3, 143 Station Road	613 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Happy Valley Take-Away	3 Severn Drive, Walton-Le-Dale	241 yd
Gwok Hing	25 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	332 yd
Rico's Pizzas	88 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	436 yd
Nabzys Chikan	131 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	532 yd
Tuk Tuk	129 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	534 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc	3 Withy Grove Road, Bamber Bridge		898 yd
Iceland	191 Station Road, Bamber Bridge		900 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Walton-Le-Dale Primary School SEVERN DRIVE	grass pitches	433 yd
Brownedge St Marys Catholic High School STATION ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	511 yd
St Mary And St Benedict'S R C Primary School. Bamber Bridge BROWNEDGE LANE	grass pitches	573 yd
St Mary'S And St Benedicts Roman Catholic Primary School BROWNEDGE LANE	grass pitches	573 yd
Holland House Park Holland House Road	grass pitches	602 yd
Walton-Le-Dale Arts College & High School BRINDLE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	909 yd
Bamber Bridge Fc THE Q E D STADIUM THE Q E D STADIUM BROWNEDGE ROAD	grass pitches	990 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	67.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	111 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.