Poplar Close, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6RS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR5 6RS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	49.2%	-2.0%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	48.8%	50.8%	2.0%	49.0%	1.8%

Partnership Status

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

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	36.6%	39.6%	3.0%	37.9%	1.7%
Married: Opposite sex	45.8%	45.3%	-0.5%	44.2%	1.1%
Separated	2.3%	0.8%	-1.5%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	8.8%	8.3%	-0.5%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	6.5%	6%	-0.5%	6.1%	-0.1%

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	46.8%	41.1%	-5.7%	48.4%	-7.3%
Good health	31.3%	39.3%	8.0%	33.6%	5.7%
Fair health	12.3%	12.6%	0.3%	12.7%	-0.1%
Bad health	7.9%	6%	-1.9%	4.0%	2.0%
Very bad health	1.8%	0.9%	-0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%

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.

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 20.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	29%	17%	-12.0%	18.2%	-1.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.5%	15.1%	0.6%	9.6%	5.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16%	17%	1.0%	13.4%	3.6%
Apprenticeship	6.5%	9.1%	2.6%	5.3%	3.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.1%	19.6%	5.5%	16.9%	2.7%
Degree or Similar	15.3%	20.8%	5.5%	33.8%	-13.0%
Other	4.6%	1.5%	-3.1%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	3.1%	-1.3%
Other Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	4.5%	3.6%	0.9%	3.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	96.2%	89.8%	-6.4%	81.4%	8.4%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.4% 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	96.5%	93.4%	-3.1%	83.2%	10.2%
European Union	1.8%	3.3%	1.5%	6.1%	-2.8%
Africa	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	2.1%	1.2%	5.6%	-3.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.3%	93.4%	-1.9%	83.2%	10.2%
10+ Years	0.6%	5.4%	4.8%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	0%	-3.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.2%	76.7%	-5.5%
Poland	2.4%	1.3%	1.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
No passport held	25.2%	13.5%	11.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.2%	37.2%	-12.0%
Christian	66.4%	46.2%	20.2%
Hindu	2.1%	1.7%	0.4%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Poplar Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplar Close was 81.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.9% lower than the Bamber Bridge East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Poplar Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Bamber Bridge East and the 133rd highest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,300

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in PR5 6RS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (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 - 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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 3/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 4/10 (below 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 Poplar Close are based on 10 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 Poplar Close, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6RS

Estimated Average Property Prices for PR5 6RS

Average Price
£214,682

Semi-Detached
£214,160

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£216,768

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Poplar Close

Average Price
£221,027

Semi-Detached
£225,305

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£211,046

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Poplar CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Poplar Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£169,000	2021-06-18	£203,066
7 Poplar Close, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£167,250	2019-08-19	£222,521
3 Poplar Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£127,500	2018-06-13	£170,266
7 Poplar Close, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£115,000	2009-08-21	£179,719
9 Poplar Close, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2007-09-28	£189,328

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for PR5 6RS

Employment

PR5 6RS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	100
Retired	65
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	17
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Other	4
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	32
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Construction	25
Manufacturing	14
Education	11
Transport and storage	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Financial and insurance 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	4,267 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School Larch Grove , Bamber Bridge PR5 6GX	3out of 4	165 yd	Voluntary controlled 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	608 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge Station Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6ED	3out of 4	816 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	1,151 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Higher Walton Church of England Primary School Rosewood Avenue , Higher Walton PR5 4FE	3out of 4	1,736 yd	Voluntary controlled 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	346 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Walton-Le-Dale High School Brindle Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6RN	2out of 4	637 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lostock Hall Academy Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR	3out of 4	1,868 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR	3out of 4	3,239 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD	4out of 4	3,997 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	3,884 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	261 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bridgeway School Church Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6EP	- not rated	1,202 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Progress School Gough Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 6AQ	- not rated	2,687 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lostock Hall Moor Hey School Far Croft , Lostock Hall PR5 5SS	3out of 4	2,813 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cambian Red Rose School Meadow Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 8LN	- not rated	2,921 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tiny Teacups Play Cafe	Unit 4, Cotton Mill Road	344 yd
Ye Olde Original Withy Trees	157 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	428 yd
Sprinkles	Unit 5, 143 Station Road	474 yd
The Greedy Goose Cafe	192 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	514 yd
Berry's Pies	209 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	521 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ye Old Original Withy Trees	157 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	428 yd
Beer Box	Unit 3, 143 Station Road	450 yd
Trades Hall Club	154C Station Road, Bamber Bridge	477 yd
Pump & Truncheon	193 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	481 yd
Zest Lounge and Bar	188 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	507 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Village Fish Bar	15 Poplar Avenue, Bamber Bridge	42 yd
Brigs Most Wanted	Unit 1, 143 Station Road	450 yd
Yu's Garden	145 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	464 yd
The Big Sandwich	150 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	473 yd
Domino's Pizza	148 Station Road, Bamber Bridge	473 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc	3 Withy Grove Road, Bamber Bridge		347 yd
Iceland	191 Station Road, Bamber Bridge		435 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre BRINDLE ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	318 yd
Brownedge St Marys Catholic High School STATION ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	473 yd
Withy Grove Park Brindle Road	grass pitches	520 yd
Walton-Le-Dale Arts College & High School BRINDLE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	644 yd
St Mary And St Benedict'S R C Primary School. Bamber Bridge BROWNEDGE LANE	grass pitches	704 yd
St Mary'S And St Benedicts Roman Catholic Primary School BROWNEDGE LANE	grass pitches	704 yd
Holland House Park Holland House Road	grass pitches	1,069 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	122.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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