Pines Close is in Bamber Bridge, Preston and in Chorley district. PR5 8EQ is located in the Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chorley. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pines Close, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 8EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR5 8LL, PR5 8HT, PR5 8BS, PR5 8BT, PR5 8LJ, PR5 8JJ, PR5 8BA, PR6 7DW, PR6 7DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR5 8EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 48.6% | 49.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.9% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 30.2% | 32.7% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 46.6% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 7.5% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 49.4% | 44.8% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 34% | 36.5% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 13% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 15.3% | 12.8% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 7.8% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 13.5% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 8.9% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 17.4% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.4% | 91.8% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 94.8% | 93.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 94.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.6% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.4% | 37.2% | -4.8% |
| Christian | 61.6% | 46.2% | 15.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pines Close was 54.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.4% lower than the Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pines Close has the 21st lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton and the 176th lowest crime rate of 370 local areas in Chorley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Pines Close, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-02-03 | £386,902 |
| 5 Pines Close, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2017-07-18 | £384,750 |
| 1 Pines Close, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £253,500 | 2016-10-19 | £341,303 |
| 9 Pines Close, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2015-03-27 | £350,794 |
| 3 Pines Close, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2013-06-20 | £396,874 |
PR5 8EQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 8EQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Primary School Westwood Road , Clayton-le-Woods PR5 8LS | 3out of 4 | 63 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Preston Road , Clayton Green PR6 7EB | 3out of 4 | 269 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton Brook Primary School Great Greens Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 8HL | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School Manor Road , Clayton-le-Woods PR6 7JR | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School Back Lane , Clayton-le-Woods PR6 7EU | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,432 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton-Le-Dale High School Brindle Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6RN | 2out of 4 | 3,650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Academy Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR | 3out of 4 | 4,192 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Balshaw's Church of England High School Church Road , PR25 3AH | 4out of 4 | 4,346 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Academy Yewlands Drive , PR25 2TP | 2out of 4 | 4,810 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runshaw College Langdale Road , PR25 3DQ | - not rated | 5,036 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Red Rose School Meadow Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 8LN | - not rated | 456 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress School Gough Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 6AQ | - not rated | 658 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgeway School Church Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6EP | - not rated | 2,461 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roselyn House School Moss Lane, Off Wigan Road , PR25 4SE | - not rated | 2,965 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coppice School Ash Grove , Bamber Bridge PR5 6GY | 3out of 4 | 3,129 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Bite | 77 Tunley Holme, Bamber Bridge | 507 yd | |
| Babybrook Nursery School | Babybrook Nursery, Great Greens Lane | 529 yd | |
| Clayton Brook Village Cafe | Clayton Brook Village Hall, Great Greens Lane | 529 yd | |
| Clayton Green Sports Centre | Clayton Green Centre, Clayton Green Road | 540 yd | |
| Panku | Centre Drive, Clayton-Le-Woods | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Nelson | Radburn Brow, Clayton-Le-Woods | 497 yd | |
| Brindle Distillery | Holmes Farm, Sandy Lane | 589 yd | |
| Tutto | 470 Preston Road, Clayton-Le-Woods | 697 yd | |
| Halfway House | Halfway House Pub And Restaurant, 470 Preston Road | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Box | China Box, 75 Tunley Holme | 507 yd | |
| The Brook Chippy | 76 Tunley Holme, Bamber Bridge | 507 yd | |
| Subway | Clayton Green Centre, Centre Drive | 687 yd | |
| Subway | Clayton Brook Service Station, Preston Road | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | Preston Road, Clayton-Le-Woods | 284 yd | |
| Asda Stores Limited | Asda Superstore, Clayton Green Centre | 688 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westwood Primary School WESTWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 233 yd |
| St Bede'S Catholic Primary School Preston Road | grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Clayton Green Sports Centre CENTRE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 529 yd |
| Clayton Brook Primary School GREAT GREENS LANE | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Great Greens Lane PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD GREAT GREENS LANE | grass pitches | 581 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| 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 | 5.9% |
| Median download speed | 31.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.