Half Acre Bamber Bridge, South Ribble
17 addresses across 1 postcode (PR5), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36403998.
- Sales: 23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £155,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 3).
- 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 Lostock Hall, about 750 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 330 m away, and Croston Manor Park (3.6 hectares) is about 600 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 35 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lostock Hall Medical Ctr., about 670 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 45 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £138,000 | £138,000 | £138,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £123,000 | £123,000 | £123,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £124,000 | £124,000 | £124,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £118,000 | £118,000 | £118,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £107,000 | £107,000 | £107,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £116,000 | £116,000 | £116,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £107,000 | £107,000 | £107,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £122,000 | £120,000 | £124,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £120,375 | £116,750 | £124,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £118,000 | £118,000 | £118,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2024 | 12 PR5 5SG | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 26 May 2023 | 8 PR5 5SG | Semi-detached | £138,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2020 | 12 PR5 5SG | Semi-detached | £123,000 | |
| 13 May 2016 | 7 PR5 5SG | Semi-detached | £124,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2014 | 7 PR5 5SG | Semi-detached | £118,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2013 | 4 PR5 5SG | Semi-detached | £107,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2011 | 9 PR5 5SG | Semi-detached | £116,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2009 | 8 PR5 5SG | Semi-detached | £107,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2007 | 11 PR5 5SG | Terraced | £120,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2007 | 12 PR5 5SG | Semi-detached | £124,000 | |
| 9 Oct 2006 | 9 PR5 5SG | Semi-detached | £116,750 | |
| 29 Sep 2006 | 7 PR5 5SG | Semi-detached | £124,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2005 | 16 PR5 5SG | Semi-detached | £118,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2004 | 5 PR5 5SG | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2001 | 8 PR5 5SG | Semi-detached | £56,950 | |
| 8 Oct 1999 | 8 PR5 5SG | Semi-detached | £44,950 | |
| 1 Jul 1999 | 4 PR5 5SG | Semi-detached | £44,500 | |
| 28 Aug 1998 | 4 PR5 5SG | Semi-detached | £42,000 | |
| 5 Dec 1997 | 8 PR5 5SG | Semi-detached | £39,950 | |
| 14 Jul 1997 | 1 PR5 5SG | Semi-detached | £45,000 | |
| 27 Mar 1997 | 12 PR5 5SG | Semi-detached | £42,000 | |
| 27 Jan 1997 | 12 PR5 5SG | Semi-detached | £42,000 | |
| 3 Feb 1995 | 9 PR5 5SG | Semi-detached | £41,950 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 61 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1983-1990 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 B (46% of about 700 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 35 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR5 5SG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Bamber Bridge 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Leyland 451,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hern Avenue Lostock Hall | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Station | 340 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 44.7 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lostock Hall Medical Ctr. | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lostock Hall Dental Care | 330 m |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Constabulary Mounted Section | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,480 m² | 330 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Croston Manor Park 3.6 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,780 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tardy Gate 2.6 ha | 220 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,300 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 4.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Miller Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Miller Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Avenham Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moss Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Bamber Ground Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Chain House Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Frenchwood Knoll | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Pool Plat | Tidal water | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-east |
| Bull Nose | Wetland | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 17 |
2 of the street's 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 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 |
| Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lostock Hall Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lostock Hall Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingsfold Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Penwortham Middleforth Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweets By Zoia Kulesh PR5 5JB | Retailers - other | 200 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Coote Lane Care Home PR5 5JE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| KFC PR5 5RY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Venue462 PR5 5RY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Venue462 PR5 5RY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Iso Sushi PR5 5RY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Zhen Zhen Chinese Takeaway PR5 5RY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Pizza Roma PR5 5RX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Mimmo's Pizza PR5 5RX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jun 2022 |
| Roma Bakery PR5 5RX | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Spar Lostock Hall PR5 5RX | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Aspris Children's Services Ltd PR5 5SZ | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Sangam Balti House PR5 5RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Cohens Pharmacy Limited PR5 5RU | Retailers - other | 350 m | Exempt | |
| Cake Kitchen PR5 5RU | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Harold Terrace (12); On or near Great Meadow (11); On or near Broad Meadow (6); On or near Willow Close (6); On or near Hern Avenue (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 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
- PR5 5SG: 17 addresses
Nearby streets
Bridge Court · Broad Meadow · Fir Trees Avenue · Fir Trees Crescent · Orchard Croft · Fir Trees Court · School Hillocks Cottages · Hern Avenue · Harold Terrace · Stanley Fold · Fir Trees Road · Great Meadow
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.