Edward Street, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6FD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PR5 6FD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52%	51.5%	-0.5%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	48%	48.5%	0.5%	49.0%	-0.5%

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 6FD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% 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	21.5%	24.6%	3.1%	37.9%	-13.3%
Married: Opposite sex	60.5%	54.4%	-6.1%	44.2%	10.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	1.8%	2.2%	0.4%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	8.8%	6.6%	-2.2%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	7.5%	11.4%	3.9%	6.1%	5.3%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.3%	35.7%	-1.6%	48.4%	-12.7%
Good health	32.9%	34.5%	1.6%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	20.6%	22.6%	2.0%	12.7%	9.9%
Bad health	9.1%	4.3%	-4.8%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	0%	3%	3.0%	1.2%	1.8%

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.

In the area around PR5 6FD this area, 28.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.6%	28.3%	-6.3%	18.2%	10.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14%	12.8%	-1.2%	9.6%	3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.8%	9.3%	-2.5%	13.4%	-4.1%
Apprenticeship	9.2%	11.9%	2.7%	5.3%	6.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	18.1%	4.9%	16.9%	1.2%
Degree or Similar	14.5%	18.6%	4.1%	33.8%	-15.2%
Other	2.6%	0.9%	-1.7%	2.8%	-1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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)
Chinese	0%	2.6%	2.6%	0.7%	1.9%
Pakistani	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Black Caribbean	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	97.2%	96.6%	-0.6%	81.4%	15.2%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.2% 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	94.4%	93.2%	-1.2%	83.2%	10.0%
European Union	3.6%	2.6%	-1.0%	6.1%	-3.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	3%	3.0%	5.6%	-2.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	1.3%	-0.9%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.4%	93.2%	-1.2%	83.2%	10.0%
10+ Years	2%	2.6%	0.6%	9.8%	-7.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0%	3.8%	3.8%	2.2%	1.6%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0%	-3.6%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.1%	76.7%	2.4%
Portugal	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Poland	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%
Eastern Asia	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
No passport held	16.6%	13.5%	3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.1%	37.2%	-15.1%
Christian	73.6%	46.2%	27.4%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Edward Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edward Street was 88.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.0% lower than the Bamber Bridge West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Edward Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Bamber Bridge West and the 124th highest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.5%.

🔎 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 6FD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 7/10 (above average )
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 Edward Street are based on 112 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 Edward Street, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6FD

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR5 6FD

Average Price
£244,386

Semi-Detached
£198,725

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£292,182

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£220,887

Estimated Average Property Prices for Edward Street

Average Price
£215,126

Semi-Detached
£203,740

Terraced
£150,394

Detached
£277,048

Flats/Maisonettes
£122,213

Other
£454,647

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Edward Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
54 Edward Street, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2023-02-10	£160,524
79 Edward Street, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£282,000	2022-04-01	£323,181
111 Edward Street, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£274,000	2021-04-12	£343,849
81 Edward Street, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£167,000	2021-02-19	£207,197
85 Edward Street, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2020-11-27	£192,981

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR5 6FD

Employment

PR5 6FD 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 6FD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	109
Full-Time Employee	58
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	10
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	3
Unemployed	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	19
Human health and social work activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Education	13
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Administrative and support service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Other	4
Transport and storage	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Information and communication	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU	3out of 4	4,313 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge Station Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6ED	3out of 4	502 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School Brownedge Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 6TA	3out of 4	509 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School Severn Drive , Walton-le-Dale PR5 4TD	3out of 4	886 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School Larch Grove , Bamber Bridge PR5 6GX	3out of 4	1,087 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lostock Hall Community Primary School Linden Drive , Lostock Hall PR5 5AS	4out of 4	1,347 yd	Foundation school	Yes	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	869 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lostock Hall Academy Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR	3out of 4	1,194 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Walton-Le-Dale High School Brindle Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6RN	2out of 4	1,476 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR	3out of 4	3,276 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD	4out of 4	4,221 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	4,016 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bridgeway School Church Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6EP	- not rated	653 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Coppice School Ash Grove , Bamber Bridge PR5 6GY	3out of 4	1,184 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lostock Hall Moor Hey School Far Croft , Lostock Hall PR5 5SS	3out of 4	2,143 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Red Rose School Meadow Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 8LN	- not rated	2,765 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Progress School Gough Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 6AQ	- not rated	2,820 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
Peking Inn	282 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	357 yd
Haarisgrill	251 - 253 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	377 yd
Bamber Bridge Methodist Church	Station Road, Bamber Bridge	400 yd
The Greedy Goose Cafe	192 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	415 yd
Berry's Pies	209 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	419 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bamber Bridge Conservative Club	Cranbourne Street, Bamber Bridge	331 yd
Lancs and York's	249B Station Road, Bamber Bridge	379 yd
Bamber Bridge Band Club	275 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	380 yd
Zest Lounge and Bar	188 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	423 yd
Pump & Truncheon	193 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	449 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
John Dory	252 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	342 yd
Taste Of Turkey LTD	240 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	347 yd
Dario's	240A Station Road, Bamber Bridge	349 yd
The Titash Tandoori	316 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	411 yd
The Big Sandwich	150 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	519 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland	191 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	494 yd
Aldi	Aldi Stores Ltd, Cuerden Way	504 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, Cuerden Way	573 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc	3 Withy Grove Road, Bamber Bridge	583 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Holme Playing Field Havelock Road	grass pitches	247 yd
South Ribble Tennis And Fitness Centre CUERDEN WAY	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	422 yd
St Mary And St Benedict'S R C Primary School. Bamber Bridge BROWNEDGE LANE	grass pitches	487 yd
St Mary'S And St Benedicts Roman Catholic Primary School BROWNEDGE LANE	grass pitches	487 yd
Bamber Bridge Fc THE Q E D STADIUM THE Q E D STADIUM BROWNEDGE ROAD	grass pitches	548 yd
Brownedge St Marys Catholic High School STATION ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	796 yd
Withy Grove Park Brindle Road	grass pitches	921 yd
Walton-Le-Dale Primary School SEVERN DRIVE	grass pitches	954 yd
Places Gym (Preston) SOUTH RINGS BUSINESS PARK SOUTH RINGS BUSINESS PARK CRAVEN DRIVE	health and fitness suite	965 yd
Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre BRINDLE ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	1,079 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	60.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	114.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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