Scholars Close Bamber Bridge, South Ribble
33 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR5), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36404525.
- Energy: 32 homes have an energy certificate (B: 32).
- 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 170 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Croston Manor Park, is about 280 m 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: Its addresses are 37 to 38 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 33 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lostock Hall Medical Ctr., about 200 m away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 78 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
32 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (15); House, end-terrace (6); Maisonette, end-terrace (4). Built: 2022 (32).
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 (56% of about 630 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 33 addresses are between 37 m and 38 m above sea level (38 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR5 5BQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR5 5DE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 170 m |
| Bamber Bridge 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Leyland 451,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Inn Lostock Hall | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest King Street, Lostock Hall | 350 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 44.8 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lostock Hall Medical Ctr. | 200 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 370 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lostock Hall Dental Care | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Constabulary Mounted Section | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Malek News Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Croston Manor Park 3.6 ha | 280 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,780 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tardy Gate 2.6 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,300 m² | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 7.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Todd Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 530 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 5 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* | 530 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| New Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Higher Green Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Cockshott Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Carr Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Frenchwood Knoll | Hill | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
| Pool Plat | Tidal water | 3.2 km (2 miles) north |
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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 32 | 33 |
1 of the street's 33 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lostock Hall Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Our Lady and St Gerard's Roman Catholic Primary School, Lostock Hall | Primary | 3–11 | 460 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 |
| Lostock Hall Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Lane Pre-School PR5 5BT | School/college/university | 50 m | 5 Very good | 7 Sep 2021 |
| The Victoria PR5 5RD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| The Royal British Legion PR5 5AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2021 |
| The Coop Food Group PR5 5RE | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2022 |
| Victoria Chip Shop PR5 5RA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Devine Desserts PR5 5RD | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Golden City Chinese Take Away PR5 5AE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Graham Eyes Butchers PR5 5AE | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Spar Store PR5 5AE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 280 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Lostock Hall Conservative Club PR5 5AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2018 |
| Chilli N Lime PR5 5RU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Quality Food Fayre PR5 5AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Lostock Lodge Residential Care Home PR5 5AP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Taste PR5 5RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Lostock Ale House PR5 5RU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2020 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St James Close (21); On or near Lindley Street (12); On or near Victoria Street (8); On or near Moss Lane (8); On or near Fern Close (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
Wilkinson Street · Wilkinson Street · Marilyn Avenue · Maureen Avenue · Fern Close · Avondale Drive · St James Court · Moss Lane · Mossfield Close · Prospect Avenue · St James Close · Watkin Lane
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.