Convent Close Bamber Bridge, South Ribble
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR5), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36400433.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £170,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 1, F: 1).
- 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 B; Band D in South Ribble costs £2,443 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bamber Bridge, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 370 m away, and Withy Grove Park (15 hectares) is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 6 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Ryan Medical Centre, about 390 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 89 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2026 | 2 PR5 6US | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2024 | 3 PR5 6US | Other | £7,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 9 Dec 2022 | 3 PR5 6US | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2020 | 2 PR5 6US | Semi-detached | £170,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 93 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: before 1900 (2); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (40% of about 1,490 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land off Brownedge Road: up to 60 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- New Mill, Wesley Street, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
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 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR5 6US | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| PR5 4UT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 41 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR5 4UT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR5 6US | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bamber Bridge 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Leyland 451,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 40 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Mary's Memorial Bamber Bridge | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smart Charge Charging Station | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 45.6 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Ryan Medical Centre | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pharmalogic Chemist | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Station Road (Dental Surgery) | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Preston Customer Service Reception | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Malek News Cashzone | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,310 m² | 370 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Withy Grove Park 15 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,420 m² | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,300 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Todd Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 770 m (0.5 miles) west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 770 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cockshott Wood | Wood | 750 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Higher Green Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Dog Kennel Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Holland Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Pool Plat | Tidal water | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
| Frenchwood Knoll | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 6 |
3 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 300 m | 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 |
| Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 4–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lostock Hall Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | 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 |
| Lostock Hall Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walton-Le-Dale High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Walton-le-Dale, St Leonard's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Wlaker Quality Meats | Mobile caterer | 120 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Londis PR5 4TD | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Happy Valley Take-Away PR5 4TD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Top Shop Preston PR5 4TD | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Dowry House Private Nursery PR5 6TE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Flexi Bar PR5 6TJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2024 |
| Withy Arms PR5 6QP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Ricos Pizza PR5 6QP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Lolipops PR5 6QP | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St Mary'S Close (37); On or near Convent Close (18); On or near Brampton Drive (11); On or near Baxendale Grove (8); On or near St Benet'S Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 33% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 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) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 8 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
St Benets Close · Fountains Reach · St Mary's Avenue · St Mary's Close · Baxendale Grove · Langdale Close · St Jude's Avenue · Danes Drive · Firbank · Brownedge Close · Welbeck Crescent · Brownedge Close
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.