Copperfield Vale Bamber Bridge, Chorley
4 addresses across 1 postcode (PR6), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 7408002.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £230,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 C; Band D in Chorley costs £2,430 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Buckshaw Parkway, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 50 m away, and Cuerden Valley Park (238 hectares) is about 180 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 76 to 78 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Whittle Surgery, about 230 m away.
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £232,000 | £232,000 | £232,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £203,000 | £203,000 | £203,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £171,950 | £171,950 | £171,950 |
| 2010 | 1 | £189,000 | £189,000 | £189,000 |
| 2009 | 3 | £190,000 | £187,950 | £194,950 |
| 2008 | 2 | £170,975 | £109,950 | £232,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £625,000 | £625,000 | £625,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 2024 | 5 PR6 7AP | Semi-detached | £230,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Oct 2022 | 4 PR6 7AP | Semi-detached | £232,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Apr 2021 | 4 PR6 7AP | Semi-detached | £203,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Jan 2015 | 4 PR6 7AP | Semi-detached | £180,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Jul 2011 | 8 PR6 7AP | Detached | £171,950 | New build. |
| 19 Dec 2010 | 4 PR6 7AP | Semi-detached | £189,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Dec 2009 | 2 PR6 7AP | Semi-detached | £187,950 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Jul 2009 | 7 PR6 7AP | Semi-detached | £190,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Jul 2009 | 3 PR6 7AP | Semi-detached | £194,950 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Dec 2008 | 1 PR6 7AP | Detached | £232,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 May 2008 | 6 PR6 7AP | Detached | £109,950 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Aug 2007 | 6 PR6 7AP | Detached | £625,000 |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 130 m². Most common: House, detached (1). Built: 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Chorley in 2026-27: Band D £2,430 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,620 | £1,890 | £2,160 | £2,430 | £2,970 | £3,510 | £4,050 | £4,860 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (31% of about 770 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is 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: of the 8 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 2 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: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 76 m and 78 m above sea level (77 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR6 7AP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Buckshaw Parkway 355,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Leyland 451,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Bamber Bridge 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Swansey Garage Whittle-le-Woods | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Chorley Town Centre | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 42.5 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whittle Surgery | 230 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 207 Preston Road | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Ramsey Buckshawe Hospital | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Leyland Police Station | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Leyland Cashzone | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 50 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Cuerden Valley Park 238 ha | 180 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,150 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,820 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 249 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site of Clayton Hall, adjacent fishponds and channels, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated site of Clayton Hall, adjacent fishponds and channels | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Sheep Hill Wood | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Cam Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Hough Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| School Covert | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Kyln Clough | Valley | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) east |
| Number 1 | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 4 |
4 of the street's 4 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 Chorley: see them on the Chorley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whittle-le-Woods Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Westwood Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Clayton Brook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze PR6 7HZ | Retailers - other | 60 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sense Studios PR6 7JE | Retailers - other | 140 m | Exempt | |
| Butty Bros PR6 7PY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Back Lane (12); On or near Copperfield Vale (6); On or near The Elms (6); On or near Swansey Lane (3); On or near Brownley Street (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 75% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
- PR6 7AP: 4 addresses of 10 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Oak Vale Drive · Brownley Street · Bankside · Oak Vale Drive · Swansey Lane · The Elms · Woodside Avenue · Chorley Old Road · Derek Road · Beech Gardens · Hunts Field · Poppy Meadow
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.