Willow Close Bamber Bridge, South Ribble
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (PR5), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36401836.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £195,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2).
- 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 520 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 350 m away, and Croston Manor Park (3.6 hectares) is about 370 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: It is about 36 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lostock Hall Medical Ctr., about 540 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 210 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £124,000 | £124,000 | £124,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £100,000 | £100,000 | £100,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £57,500 | £57,500 | £57,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £46,500 | £46,500 | £46,500 |
| 1996 | 2 | £37,500 | £34,000 | £41,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | 7 PR5 5JJ | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2020 | 7 PR5 5JJ | Terraced | £124,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2014 | 3 PR5 5JJ | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2002 | 1 PR5 5JJ | Terraced | £57,500 | |
| 31 Jul 1998 | 1 PR5 5JJ | Terraced | £46,500 | |
| 20 Dec 1996 | 11 PR5 5JJ | Semi-detached | £34,000 | |
| 24 Apr 1996 | 5 PR5 5JJ | Terraced | £41,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 95 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (1); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (1); rented (private) (1).
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 B (28% of about 750 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 30 September 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 addresses are about 36 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR5 5JH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| PR5 5JJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Lostock Hall 24,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bamber Bridge 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Leyland 451,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 24 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hern Avenue Lostock Hall | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Preston City Centre | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Station | 150 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 44.6 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lostock Hall Medical Ctr. | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lostock Hall Dental Care | 200 m |
| Hospital | NHS Nightingale Hospital Preston | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Constabulary Mounted Section | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,480 m² | 350 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Croston Manor Park 3.6 ha | 370 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,780 m² | 30 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tardy Gate 2.6 ha | 30 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,300 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 4.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moss Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| New Plantation | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Bamber Ground Plantation | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Chain House Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Frenchwood Knoll | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) north |
| Pool Plat | Tidal water | 3.4 km (2.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 8 | 8 |
None of the street's 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 | 400 m (0.2 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 |
| Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lostock Hall Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lostock Hall Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Walton-le-Dale Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kingsfold Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweets By Zoia Kulesh PR5 5JB | Retailers - other | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Anchor Inn PR5 5LA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Chilli N Lime PR5 5RU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Pretty Glam Ltd PR5 5RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Taste PR5 5RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Cake Kitchen PR5 5RU | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Lostock Ale House PR5 5RU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2020 |
| Pizza Roma PR5 5RX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Mimmo's Pizza PR5 5RX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jun 2022 |
| Cohens Pharmacy Limited PR5 5RU | Retailers - other | 180 m | Exempt | |
| Lostock Hall Kebab House PR5 5RU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Sangam Balti House PR5 5RU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Roma Bakery PR5 5RX | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Spar Lostock Hall PR5 5RX | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Zhen Zhen Chinese Takeaway PR5 5RY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (38); On or near Rushy Hey (16); On or near Harold Terrace (12); On or near Great Meadow (11); On or near Westfield (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 38% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 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
Hern Avenue · Boegrave Avenue · Great Meadow · Greenfield Drive · William Street · School Hillocks Cottages · Hope Terrace · Jubilee Road · Victoria Terrace · Westfield · Rushy Hey · Bridge 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.