Carr Meadow is in Bamber Bridge, Preston and in South Ribble district. PR5 8HS 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 Carr Meadow, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 8HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PR5 8HR, PR5 8ED, PR5 8EB, PR5 8EH, PR5 8EE, PR5 8DS, PR5 8HU, PR5 8HX, PR5 6AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding PR5 8HS has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 50% | 49% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50% | 51% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around PR5 8HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.9% | 44.9% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 29.8% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 13.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 46.7% | 47.4% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 31.3% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 11% | 13.8% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 19.6% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 21.8% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.2% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 19.6% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 19.1% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.8% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94% | 90.5% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 92.3% | 89.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 88.8% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 26.6% | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carr Meadow was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Clayton East, Brindle & Hoghton average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 124.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Carr Meadow, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-09-30 | £112,886 |
| 2 Carr Meadow, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-08-27 | £270,861 |
| 4A Carr Meadow, Preston, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-03-28 | £276,986 |
| 16 Carr Meadow, Preston, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-07-31 | £215,690 |
| 28 Carr Meadow, Preston, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2024-07-26 | £87,864 |
PR5 8HS 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 | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Brook Primary School Great Greens Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 8HL | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Primary School Westwood Road , Clayton-le-Woods PR5 8LS | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamber Bridge St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Church Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6AJ | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Preston Road , Clayton Green PR6 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge Station Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6ED | 3out of 4 | 1,998 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 2,621 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton-le-Dale High School Brindle Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6RN | - not rated | 2,731 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton-Le-Dale High School Brindle Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6RN | 2out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Academy Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR | 3out of 4 | 3,681 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lostock Hall Community High School and Arts College Todd Lane North , Lostock Hall PR5 5UR | - not rated | 3,681 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress School Gough Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 6AQ | - not rated | 421 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Tree School - A Scope School Meadow Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 8LN | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Red Rose School Meadow Lane , Bamber Bridge PR5 8LN | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgeway School Church Road , Bamber Bridge PR5 6EP | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Coppice School Ash Grove , Bamber Bridge PR5 6GY | 3out of 4 | 2,232 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sagar Premier Indian Restaurant | Clayton Brook Road, Bamber Bridge | 131 yd | |
| Babybrook Nursery School | Babybrook Nursery, Great Greens Lane | 543 yd | |
| Clayton Brook Village Cafe | Clayton Brook Village Hall, Great Greens Lane | 543 yd | |
| Village Bite | 77 Tunley Holme, Bamber Bridge | 571 yd | |
| Bertie Chippington's | 335 Ranglet Road, Walton Summit Industrial Estate | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Box | China Box, 75 Tunley Holme | 571 yd | |
| The Brook Chippy | 76 Tunley Holme, Bamber Bridge | 571 yd | |
| Subway | Clayton Brook Service Station, Preston Road | 769 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Greens Lane PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD GREAT GREENS LANE | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Clayton Brook Primary School GREAT GREENS LANE | grass pitches | 556 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.