Barnflatt Close Higher Walton, South Ribble
28 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR5), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36404205.
- Energy: 24 homes have an energy certificate (C: 19, D: 5).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in South Ribble costs £2,443 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 97% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bamber Bridge, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 14 to 15 m above sea level.
- Noise: 28 of its 28 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Roslea Surgery, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
24 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 113 m². Most common: House, detached (14); House, semi-detached (5); House, mid-terrace (4). Built: 2003-2006 (15); 1996-2002 (6); 2007-2011 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (21); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 addresses)
- 4, Barn Flatt Close, Higher Walton
- 7, Barn Flatt Close, Higher Walton
- 8, Barn Flatt Close, Higher Walton
- 9, Barn Flatt Close, Higher Walton
- 10, Barn Flatt Close, Higher Walton
- 11, Barn Flatt Close, Higher Walton
- 14, Barn Flatt Close, Higher Walton
- 15, Barn Flatt Close, Higher Walton
- 16, Barn Flatt Close, Higher Walton
- 19, Barn Flatt Close, Higher Walton
- 20, Barn Flatt Close, Higher Walton
- 21, Barn Flatt Close, Higher Walton
- 24, Barn Flatt Close, Higher Walton
- 25, Barn Flatt Close, Higher Walton
Council tax
What each band costs in South Ribble in 2026-27: Band D £2,443 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,628 | £1,900 | £2,171 | £2,443 | £2,985 | £3,528 | £4,071 | £4,885 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (37% of about 780 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 43 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 56 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 42 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR5 4HW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 10 | unlikely |
| PR5 4HU | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 33 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 28 addresses are between 14 m and 15 m above sea level (15 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR5 4HU | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
| PR5 4HW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bamber Bridge 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Preston (Lancs) 5.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barnflatt Close Higher Walton | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Arrival Stand Preston City Centre | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 47.6 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Roslea Surgery | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | Peter Buckley Chemists | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bamber Bridge Clinic | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Preston Customer Service Reception | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Higher Walton Village Store, Higher Walton Cashzone | 130 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 6,240 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 140 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George V Playing Fields 3.5 ha | 190 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.8 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Osbaldeston House, a listed building (Grade II*), 220 m north-west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Osbaldeston House | Listed building, Grade II* | 220 m north-west |
| Preston Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Foundry Wood | Wood | 240 m south |
| Osbaldeston House Wood | Wood | 280 m north |
| Mosney Wood | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Pool Plat | Tidal water | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Frenchwood Knoll | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Brockholes Quarry | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 5 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 15 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 28 |
28 of the street's 28 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for South Ribble: see them on the South Ribble page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Walton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walton-Le-Dale High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Coupe Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Indian Table PR5 4HT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Higher Walton Village Store PR5 4HT | Retailers - other | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Masala PR5 4DJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Masala Preston LTD PR5 4DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Fair View PR5 4DJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Laurels Cafe and Catering PR5 4DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Playdor Nursery School | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (4); On or near Rosebay Gardens (3); On or near Barnflatt Close (3); On or near Higher Walton Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 76% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Rosebay Gardens · Cann Bridge Street · Bannister Hall Lane · Bannister Close · Darwen Street · Bannister Hall Lane
All the streets in PR5 and across South Ribble.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.