Poplar Close Bamber Bridge, South Ribble
11 addresses across 1 postcode (PR5), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36400101.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £180,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 3, E: 1, F: 1).
- Flood: 5 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 C; 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 610 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Withy Grove Park, is about 240 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: It is about 43 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Ryan Medical Centre, about 580 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 67 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 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £169,000 | £169,000 | £169,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £167,250 | £167,250 | £167,250 |
| 2018 | 1 | £127,500 | £127,500 | £127,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £152,000 | £152,000 | £152,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £114,750 | £114,750 | £114,750 |
| 2002 | 1 | £79,950 | £79,950 | £79,950 |
| 1998 | 1 | £71,000 | £71,000 | £71,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2025 | 1 PR5 6RS | Semi-detached | £180,000 | Leasehold. |
| 18 Jun 2021 | 9 PR5 6RS | Semi-detached | £169,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Aug 2019 | 7 PR5 6RS | Detached | £167,250 | |
| 13 Jun 2018 | 3 PR5 6RS | Semi-detached | £127,500 | |
| 21 Aug 2009 | 7 PR5 6RS | Detached | £115,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2007 | 9 PR5 6RS | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2005 | 5 PR5 6RS | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2004 | 4 PR5 6RS | Semi-detached | £152,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Apr 2003 | 5 PR5 6RS | Semi-detached | £114,750 | |
| 25 Jan 2002 | 7 PR5 6RS | Detached | £79,950 | |
| 25 Aug 1998 | 5 PR5 6RS | Semi-detached | £71,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (3); House, semi-detached (2); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1950-1966 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 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 C (34% of about 1,160 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)
- New Mill, Wesley Street, permissioned (790 m (0.5 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, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 43 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR5 6RS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bamber Bridge 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Leyland 451,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Withy Trees Avenue Bamber Bridge | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Arrival Stand Preston City Centre | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smart Charge Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 45.9 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Ryan Medical Centre | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Peter Buckley Chemists | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Station Road (Dental Surgery) | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Preston Customer Service Reception | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest GO Local Extra Poplar Avenue, Bamber Bridge Cashzone | 50 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Withy Grove Park 15 ha | 240 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,980 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brindle Road Allotments 1.1 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mosney Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Cockshott Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Foundry Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Pool Plat | Tidal water | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Frenchwood Knoll | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
| Brockholes Quarry | Lake or reservoir | 5 km (3.1 miles) north |
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 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 11 |
7 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamber Bridge St Aidan's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 80 m | 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 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Walton-Le-Dale High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 670 m (0.4 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 |
| Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 4–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Higher Walton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 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 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lostock Hall Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Fish Bar PR5 6JJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Best One PR5 6JJ | Retailers - other | 70 m | 4 Good | 13 May 2025 |
| Lancashire Catering (Bamber Bridge St Aidan's CofE Primary) PR5 6GX | School/college/university | 90 m | 5 Very good | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Dovehaven Grove | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc PR5 6WY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 m | 5 Very good | 8 Feb 2024 |
| Mercer's Traditional Meats PR5 6LF | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| At Walton-Le-Dale High School PR5 6RH | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Darrens Fresh Fish (PO59 KRE) PR5 6LA | Mobile caterer | 390 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Iceland PR5 6LA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2018 |
| Ye Old Withy Tree's PR5 6LA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Beer Box PR5 6LA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Brigs Most Wanted PR5 6LA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Yu's Garden PR5 6LA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| The Big Sandwich PR5 6TP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Domino's Pizza PR5 6TP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ash Grove (15); On or near Collins Road (11); On or near Withy Grove Close (10); On or near Larch Grove (10); On or near Elm Drive (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
- PR5 6RS: 11 addresses
Nearby streets
Larch Grove · Hazel Close · Ash Grove · Hazel Grove · Yewlands Avenue · Withy Trees Close · Poplar Grove · Poplar Avenue · Withy Trees Avenue · Withy Grove Crescent · Hazel Avenue · Whitefield 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.