Swallowtail Way Bamber Bridge, South Ribble
65 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR5), about 480 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 36404354.
- Sales: 56 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £252,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 63 homes have an energy certificate (A: 13, B: 50).
- 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 South Ribble costs £2,443 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 98% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bamber Bridge, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Withy Grove Park, is about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 48 to 50 m above sea level.
- Noise: 65 of its 65 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Ryan Medical Centre, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £252,000 | £252,000 | £252,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2023 | 15 | £255,000 | £205,000 | £310,000 |
| 2022 | 37 | £260,000 | £165,000 | £340,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2026 | 45 PR5 6HY | Semi-detached | £212,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 28 PR5 6HY | Semi-detached | £252,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 66 PR5 6HY | Terraced | £235,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2024 | 38 PR5 6HY | Terraced | £185,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Dec 2023 | 74 PR5 6HY | Detached | £255,000 | New build. |
| 11 Dec 2023 | 66 PR5 6HY | Terraced | £222,000 | New build. |
| 1 Dec 2023 | 62 PR5 6HY | Detached | £275,000 | New build. |
| 24 Nov 2023 | 70 PR5 6HY | Detached | £275,000 | New build. |
| 24 Nov 2023 | 72 PR5 6HY | Detached | £275,000 | New build. |
| 10 Nov 2023 | 64 PR5 6HY | Terraced | £225,000 | New build. |
| 8 Nov 2023 | 53 PR5 6HY | Detached | £275,000 | New build. |
| 29 Sep 2023 | 68 PR5 6HY | Terraced | £225,000 | New build. |
| 23 Jun 2023 | 51 PR5 6HY | Semi-detached | £210,000 | New build. |
| 16 Jun 2023 | 47 PR5 6HY | Detached | £275,000 | New build. |
| 26 May 2023 | 49 PR5 6HY | Semi-detached | £210,000 | New build. |
| 28 Apr 2023 | 45 PR5 6HY | Semi-detached | £205,000 | New build. |
| 6 Apr 2023 | 43 PR5 6HY | Semi-detached | £205,000 | New build. |
| 31 Mar 2023 | 41 PR5 6HY | Detached | £280,000 | New build. |
| 17 Mar 2023 | 15 PR5 6HY | Detached | £310,000 | New build. |
| 23 Dec 2022 | 11 PR5 6HY | Detached | £340,000 | New build. |
| 23 Dec 2022 | 40 PR5 6HY | Detached | £330,000 | New build. |
| 23 Dec 2022 | 17 PR5 6HY | Detached | £280,000 | New build. |
| 23 Dec 2022 | 19 PR5 6HY | Detached | £280,000 | New build. |
| 23 Dec 2022 | 21 PR5 6HY | Detached | £260,000 | New build. |
| 22 Dec 2022 | 33 PR5 6HY | Detached | £280,000 | New build. |
| 22 Dec 2022 | 39 PR5 6HY | Terraced | £175,000 | New build. |
| 22 Dec 2022 | 35 PR5 6HY | Terraced | £175,000 | New build. |
| 21 Dec 2022 | 32 PR5 6HY | Detached | £260,000 | New build. |
| 19 Dec 2022 | 37 PR5 6HY | Terraced | £170,000 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 2022 | 20 PR5 6HY | Detached | £310,000 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 2022 | 27 PR5 6HY | Semi-detached | £200,000 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 2022 | 25 PR5 6HY | Semi-detached | £200,000 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 2022 | 38 PR5 6HY | Terraced | £180,000 | New build. |
| 2 Dec 2022 | 36 PR5 6HY | Terraced | £175,000 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2022 | 29 PR5 6HY | Detached | £310,000 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2022 | 31 PR5 6HY | Detached | £240,000 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2022 | 11 PR5 6HY | Detached | £235,000 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2022 | 34 PR5 6HY | Terraced | £180,000 | New build. |
| 25 Nov 2022 | 30 PR5 6HY | Detached | £275,000 | New build. |
| 11 Nov 2022 | 24 PR5 6HY | Detached | £270,000 | New build. |
| 31 Oct 2022 | 18 PR5 6HY | Detached | £270,000 | New build. |
| 27 Oct 2022 | 22 PR5 6HY | Detached | £250,000 | New build. |
| 27 Oct 2022 | 28 PR5 6HY | Semi-detached | £224,400 | New build. |
| 27 Oct 2022 | 26 PR5 6HY | Semi-detached | £224,400 | New build. |
| 30 Sep 2022 | 6 PR5 6HY | Detached | £275,000 | New build. |
| 16 Sep 2022 | 4 PR5 6HY | Detached | £305,000 | New build. |
| 26 Aug 2022 | 10 PR5 6HY | Detached | £250,000 | New build. |
| 26 Aug 2022 | 16 PR5 6HY | Terraced | £170,000 | New build. |
| 26 Aug 2022 | 12 PR5 6HY | Terraced | £170,000 | New build. |
| 26 Aug 2022 | 14 PR5 6HY | Terraced | £165,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
63 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 95 m². Most common: House, detached (39); House, end-terrace (12); House, mid-terrace (6). Built: 2021 (52); 2026 (10); 2025 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (22).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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: 1.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- NEW HOUSE FARMHOUSE, grade II
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 0 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR5 6HY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| PR5 6YL | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 65 addresses are between 48 m and 50 m above sea level (49 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR5 6HY | 100% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
| PR5 6YL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bamber Bridge 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Leyland 451,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bluebell Way Bamber Bridge | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Arrival Stand Preston City Centre | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Smart Charge Charging Station | 1.8 km (1.1 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 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pharmalogic Chemist | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Station Road (Dental Surgery) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Ramsey Buckshawe Hospital | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Preston Customer Service Reception | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest GO Local Extra Poplar Avenue, Bamber Bridge Cashzone | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Withy Grove Park 15 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,980 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.2 ha | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brindle Road Allotments 1.1 ha | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 15 hectares in all.
Landmarks
5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mosney Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Foundry Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) north |
| Higher Green Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Pool Plat | Tidal water | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
| Hough Hill | Hill | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
| Kyln Clough | Valley | 4.8 km (3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 56 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 65 |
65 of the street's 65 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 | 710 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 High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cuerden Church School, Bamber Bridge Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Higher Walton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 Mary's and St Benedict's Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 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 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder UK PR5 8AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sussex Close (17); On or near Cottage Gardens (13); On or near Moorhey Crescent (3); On or near Bradkirk Lane (2); On or near Brindle Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 76% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 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) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 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
Nearby streets
Cottage Gardens · White Admiral Place · Bradkirk Lane · Peacock Drive · Moorhey Crescent · Monarch Avenue · Sussex Close · Ancona drive · Brindle Close · Grey Gables Avenue · Ringlet Street · Maran Court
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.