Postcode report
PR5 6AS Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About PR5 6AS: area rating, property, schools and local change
PR5 6AS is a postcode in Walton-le-Dale East, South Ribble, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PR5 6AS, then scores the surrounding small area 70/100 - top 19% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PR5 6AS are housing and safety, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PR5 6AS is based on South Ribble 012 Census 2021. It covers 8,367 residents, 898 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 81% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 7% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near PR5 6AS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PR5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £193k from 125 rolling sales, down 11.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PR5 6AS can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 1 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PR5 6AS by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PR5 6AS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PR5 6AS
Is PR5 6AS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 70/100 (top 19% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PR5 6AS?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PR5 6AS?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near PR5 6AS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for PR5 6AS?
LocaleIQ matched PR5 6AS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PR5 6AS?
The latest median sold price is £193k based on 125 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PR5 6AS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.