Postcode Analysis South Ribble, North West

ALDER DRIVE, PR5 0AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDER DRIVE, PR5 0AD.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PR5 0AD — age 42, 90% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 7.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PR5 0AD is a sought-after residential area on Alder Drive, 0.4km from Gregson Lane in Gregson Lane. Administratively it sits within Coupe Green & Gregson Lane ward and the Ribble Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, PR5 0AD represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £200k, down 7.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PR5 0AD are sourced from Output Area E00128976 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR5 0AD. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

8 sales · Mean £ 185,125

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PR5 0AD has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School

Good178 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle

Good88 pupils0.4 km
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Coupe Green Primary School

Good148 pupils1.2 km
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Higher Walton Church of England Primary School

Good115 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Food2go0.1 km
  • Toffee Face0.2 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Old Oak Service Station1.0 km
  • Spar Stores0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Black Horse0.3 km
  • Net Bar0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Gregson Lane Chippy0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bamber Bridge2.7 km
  • Lostock Hall4.4 km
  • Pleasington5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Meadowside Drive0.1 km
  • Meadowside Drive0.1 km
  • Alma Row0.1 km
  • Alma Row0.1 km
  • Alma Row0.2 km