Station Road is in Bamber Bridge, Preston and in South Ribble district. PR5 6TQ is located in the Bamber Bridge West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ribble Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR5 6LD, PR5 6TX, PR5 6LL, PR5 6TU, PR5 6LN, PR5 6TY, PR5 6LP, PR5 6LB, PR5 6LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding PR5 6TQ is primarily male, with 54.8% of the population 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 | 52.5% | 45.2% | -7.3% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 54.8% | 7.3% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 | 41.1% | 40.4% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 34.2% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 12% | 15.4% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 41.3% | 43.9% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 32.7% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 17.8% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 26.3% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 12.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 15.6% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 17% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 16.1% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 6.2% | 4.5% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97% | 96% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
In this area, 90% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 90% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 7% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 90.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 145.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.4% lower than the Bamber Bridge West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Bamber Bridge West and the 61st highest crime rate of 369 local areas in South Ribble .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 234 Station Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2023-09-19 | £150,734 |
| 208 Station Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,350 | 2022-12-16 | £133,060 |
| 224 Station Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2022-01-27 | £129,101 |
| 236 Station Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2020-10-15 | £95,035 |
| 232 Station Road, Preston, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2019-10-11 | £134,834 |
PR5 6TQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneygate Nursery School Stoneygate Walk , PR1 3XU | 3out of 4 | 4,372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 357 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 | 411 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 | 737 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School Severn Drive , Walton-le-Dale PR5 4TD | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Community Primary School Linden Drive , Lostock Hall PR5 5AS | 4out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 623 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton-Le-Dale High School Brindle Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6RN | 2out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Academy Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR | 3out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Catholic High School Lawrence Avenue , Frenchwood PR1 4PR | 3out of 4 | 3,330 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Boys' School, Preston Adelaide Street , PR1 4BD | 4out of 4 | 4,209 yd | Free schools | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Newman College Lark Hill Road , PR1 4HD | - not rated | 4,039 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeway School Church Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6EP | - not rated | 698 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coppice School Ash Grove , Bamber Bridge PR5 6GY | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Moor Hey School Far Croft , Lostock Hall PR5 5SS | 3out of 4 | 2,447 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress School Gough Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 6AQ | - not rated | 2,636 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Red Rose School Meadow Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 8LN | - not rated | 2,690 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry's Pies | 209 Station Road, Bamber Bridge | 70 yd | |
| Haarisgrill | 251 - 253 Station Road, Bamber Bridge | 110 yd | |
| The Greedy Goose Cafe | 192 Station Road, Bamber Bridge | 124 yd | |
| Tiny Teacups Play Cafe | Unit 4, Cotton Mill Road | 269 yd | |
| Peking Inn | 282 Station Road, Bamber Bridge | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamber Bridge Conservative Club | Cranbourne Street, Bamber Bridge | 56 yd | |
| Lancs and York's | 249B Station Road, Bamber Bridge | 88 yd | |
| Pump & Truncheon | 193 Station Road, Bamber Bridge | 133 yd | |
| Zest Lounge and Bar | 188 Station Road, Bamber Bridge | 146 yd | |
| Bamber Bridge Band Club | 275 Station Road, Bamber Bridge | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of Turkey LTD | 240 Station Road, Bamber Bridge | 68 yd | |
| Dario's | 240A Station Road, Bamber Bridge | 70 yd | |
| John Dory | 252 Station Road, Bamber Bridge | 168 yd | |
| The Big Sandwich | 150 Station Road, Bamber Bridge | 307 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 148 Station Road, Bamber Bridge | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 191 Station Road, Bamber Bridge | 173 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc | 3 Withy Grove Road, Bamber Bridge | 253 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd, Cuerden Way | 830 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Cuerden Way | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary And St Benedict'S R C Primary School. Bamber Bridge BROWNEDGE LANE | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| St Mary'S And St Benedicts Roman Catholic Primary School BROWNEDGE LANE | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| The Holme Playing Field Havelock Road | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Withy Grove Park Brindle Road | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Brownedge St Marys Catholic High School STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| South Ribble Tennis And Fitness Centre CUERDEN WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 714 yd |
| Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre BRINDLE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 715 yd |
| Bamber Bridge Fc THE Q E D STADIUM THE Q E D STADIUM BROWNEDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Walton-Le-Dale Primary School SEVERN DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,075 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.