PR5 0AR is a sought-after residential area on Willow Close, 0.5km 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 0AR 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PR5 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00128976 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOW CLOSE, PR5 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW CLOSE, PR5 0AR.
322
42
£ 45,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PR5 0AR — 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 2.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR5 0AR. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
4 sales · Mean £ 167,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PR5 0AR has low crime rates — 30 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.
school Local Schools
Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Brindle
Coupe Green Primary School
Higher Walton Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Food2go0.2 km
- Toffee Face0.3 km
- Spar Stores0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Black Horse0.3 km
- Net Bar0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Gregson Lane Chippy0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bamber Bridge2.6 km
- Lostock Hall4.4 km
- Pleasington5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Meadowside Drive0.1 km
- Meadowside Drive0.1 km
- Alma Row0.1 km
- Alder Drive0.1 km
- Alma Row0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PR50AR · Data under Open Government Licence