Countessway Bamber Bridge, South Ribble
34 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR5), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36401435.
- Sales: 29 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £179,950 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (C: 11, D: 12).
- Flood: 21 addresses on its postcodes are 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 A; 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 230 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, McNamara Gardens, is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 39 to 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 34 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Ryan Medical Centre, about 200 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 379 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £179,950 | £179,950 | £179,950 |
| 2024 | 2 | £170,000 | £145,000 | £195,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £146,500 | £103,000 | £190,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £184,000 | £184,000 | £184,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £116,500 | £116,500 | £116,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £118,500 | £118,500 | £118,500 |
| 2015 | 2 | £101,750 | £100,000 | £103,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £116,975 | £116,950 | £117,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £101,000 | £97,000 | £105,000 |
| 2004 | 3 | £94,000 | £70,000 | £104,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £68,250 | £64,500 | £72,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | 33 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £179,950 | |
| 19 Dec 2024 | 4 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2024 | 37 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2024 | 9 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £135,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Oct 2023 | 33 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £103,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2023 | 7 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2022 | 6 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £128,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Feb 2022 | 7 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £184,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2017 | 35 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £116,500 | |
| 15 Dec 2016 | 3 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £118,500 | |
| 9 Nov 2015 | 11 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £103,500 | |
| 17 Feb 2015 | 35 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2011 | 7 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2007 | 37 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £116,950 | |
| 31 Jan 2007 | 8 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £117,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2005 | 18 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £105,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2005 | 18 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £97,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2004 | 16 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £104,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2004 | 11 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £70,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2004 | 37 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £94,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2003 | 3 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £72,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2003 | 25 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £64,500 | |
| 20 Aug 2002 | 24 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £58,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2002 | 21 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £49,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2001 | 9 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £17,800 | |
| 31 Jan 2000 | 3 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £25,960 | |
| 16 Nov 1998 | 24 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £40,000 | |
| 19 Dec 1996 | 25 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £42,000 | |
| 1 Dec 1995 | 12 PR5 6UL | Semi-detached | £42,950 |
Energy performance certificates
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (19); Bungalow, end-terrace (2); Bungalow, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (7); 1967-1975 (6); 1983-1990 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (social) (8); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
- 1, Countessway, Bamber Bridge
- 3, Countessway, Bamber Bridge
- 11, Countessway, Bamber Bridge
- 15, Countessway, Bamber Bridge
- 16, Countessway, Bamber Bridge
- 17, Countessway, Bamber Bridge
- 18, Countessway, Bamber Bridge
- 20, Countessway, Bamber Bridge
- 23, Countessway, Bamber Bridge
- 24, Countessway, Bamber Bridge
- 29, Countessway, Bamber Bridge
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 (51% of about 950 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 (490 m (0.3 miles))
- New Mill, Wesley Street, permissioned (540 m (0.3 miles))
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, 11 addresses are in areas at high risk, 10 at medium risk and 16 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 67 homes the Environment Agency counts, 10 are in areas at high risk, 11 medium, 15 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR5 6UL | not in 2 or 3 | 7 / 1 / 14 | unlikely |
| PR5 6UN | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 9 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 34 addresses are between 39 m and 41 m above sea level (40 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR5 6UL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR5 6UN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bamber Bridge 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 230 m |
| Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Leyland 451,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Bamber Bridge | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Arrival Stand Preston City Centre | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smart Charge Charging Station | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 45.5 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Ryan Medical Centre | 200 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pharmalogic Chemist | 160 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Station Road (Dental Surgery) | 90 m |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Preston Customer Service Reception | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Station Road Convenience, Bamber Bridge Cashzone | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest McNamara Gardens 120 m² | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Withy Grove Park 15 ha | 250 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 850 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 380 m |
| Allotments | Brindle Road Allotments 1.1 ha | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Green Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Cockshott Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Mosney Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Holland Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Pool Plat | Tidal water | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Frenchwood Knoll | Hill | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 28 | 34 |
6 of the street's 34 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 | 290 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 |
| Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 4–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 620 m (0.4 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 |
| Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Walton-Le-Dale High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lostock Hall Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lostock Hall Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Patrick's Roman Catholic Primary School, Walton-le-Dale | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zest Lounge and Bar PR5 6TP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| M & J Stationary Store PR5 6TP | Retailers - other | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 31 Jan 2024 |
| The Greedy Goose Cafe PR5 6TP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Bamber Bridge Conservative Club PR5 6TU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2018 |
| Pump & Truncheon PR5 6LB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Trades Hall Club PR5 6TP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 22 Mar 2024 |
| Berry's Pies PR5 6LD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Iceland PR5 6LA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 150 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2018 |
| The Big Sandwich PR5 6TP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Carr Street Community Centre PR5 6TY | Other catering premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2022 |
| Dowry House Private Nursery PR5 6TE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 160 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza PR5 6TP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Darrens Fresh Fish (PO59 KRE) PR5 6LA | Mobile caterer | 170 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Mercer's Traditional Meats PR5 6LF | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Taste Of Turkey LTD PR5 6TQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 111 |
| Shoplifting | 88 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 |
| Public order | 25 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 |
| Other theft | 16 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (99); On or near Tyne Street (46); On or near Eaveswood Close (41); On or near Ellen Street (21); On or near James Street (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 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 | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 82% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
Kingsway · Ellen Street · Cranbourne Street · Clayton Street · Baldwin Street · Oakland Street · Teven Street · Teven Street · St Marys Road · Spire Close · Queensway · Tyne Street
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.