Town Pop. 40,353

Living in Bamber Bridge: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bamber Bridge scores 60/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Bamber Bridge most outperforms the national norm: 66/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 45/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Bamber Bridge places 2nd of 3 in the PR1 postcode district. No category drops below 45/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Its transport score runs 15 points below the PR1 district's 81/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PR1 postcode district.

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Bamber Bridge scores 60 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
45
106.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,500 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 1,243 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Shoplifting 349 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 336 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Other theft 223 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
other 656 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 303 crimes
  2. 2 Riverside 165 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 121 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 9.9 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
72
Green Space 47
Parks Ample 65
Sports Pitches Ample 27
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Ample 6
Playgrounds Ample 21

Services

Schools
61
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 28 in area · 38 within 4km
1Outstanding18Good4Requires Improvement1Inadequate4Ungraded
  • Eden Boys' School, PrestonSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Applebee Wood SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Clayton Brook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Clayton-le-Woods Manor Road Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Cuerden Church School, Bamber BridgePrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Farington Moss St. Paul's C.E. Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Kingsfold Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Lostock Hall AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
61
A&E departmentsRoyal Preston Hospital2.8 mi
Children's A&E12.8 mi
Southport and Formby District General Hospital12.9 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
6 GP surgeries in area 8 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,587 patients per GP
5dentists9pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
91
Full fibre (FTTP)73.8%
available across South Ribble
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 874 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate60.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.8%Unemployed2.5%Retired24.9%Student3.2%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.8%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary28.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.9%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership74.1%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
Council tax South Ribble · 2026-27
A £1,629
B £1,900
C £2,172
D £2,443
E £2,986
F £3,529
G £4,072
H £4,886
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
66
Bamber Bridge 0.1 mi
Lostock Hall 1 mi
Leyland 2.1 mi
J29 M6 0.5 mi
J1 M65 0.6 mi
J1A M65 0.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Ample 27
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 15
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 23
Retail Shopping Ample 102
Takeaways Ample 36
Fitness Ample 10

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £195,000 313
Detached £298,000 93
Semi-detached £190,000 132
Terraced £151,500 68
Flat / Maisonette £110,000 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£95k £168k £243k £316k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Higher Walton 58 1.4 mi away ⇄
Gregson Lane 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
Farington Moss 63 2.0 mi away ⇄
Coup Green 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
New Gate 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
Leyland 59 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hoghton 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Penwortham 66 2.8 mi away ⇄
Whittle-le-Woods 67 3.1 mi away ⇄
Preston (Preston) 60 3.4 mi away ⇄
Midge Hall 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Samlesbury 0 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bamber Bridge a nice place to live?

Bamber Bridge is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bamber Bridge is 60/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bamber Bridge?

Bamber Bridge has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 45/100. There were 4,307 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bamber Bridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Bamber Bridge are Eden Boys' School, Preston, Applebee Wood School and Brownedge St Mary's Catholic High School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 28 rated schools in Bamber Bridge in total.

What are house prices like in Bamber Bridge?

The current median house price in Bamber Bridge is £195,000, around 32% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £298,000, semi-detached £190,000, terraced £151,500, flat £110,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 313 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bamber Bridge in context

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Postcode districts in Bamber Bridge

PR1 62 ⇄
PR5 58 ⇄
PR6 58 ⇄

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