BB7 0SW is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Shaw Bridge in Clitheroe. Administratively it sits within St Mary's ward and the Ribble Valley constituency.
For families considering a move, BB7 0SW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for BB7 0SW are sourced from Output Area E00128626 (shared with 43 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB7 0SW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB7 0SW.
217
46
£ 45,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB7 0SW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
BB7 0SW is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB7 0SW. The average age is 46.0. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BB7 0SW is moderate at 50 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
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clitheroe
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School
Clitheroe Brookside Primary School
Ribblesdale Nursery School
Ribblesdale School
St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe
Edisford Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Premier0.6 km
- Premier0.7 km
- Stansfields Delicatessen0.2 km
- The Artisan Bakers0.3 km
- Alpes The Butcher Ltd0.5 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Leaping Lizards Play Centre Ltd1.0 km
- Bowland Beer Hall0.7 km
- Dil Raj Restaurant0.3 km
- ESC.CC - Escape Coffee & Cocktails0.1 km
- Kong San Cantonese Restaurant & Takeaway0.2 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- E H Booth & Co Ltd0.2 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Fenners Bakes0.2 km
- Khyber Takeaway0.6 km
- Pizza Tops0.6 km
- The Canton Chef Limited0.1 km
- Deli To Go0.6 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- Sauce Box0.3 km
- Key Street Ltd0.2 km
- Solos0.1 km
- The Ale House0.1 km
- The Kings Wine & Cocktail Bar0.7 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Brooklyn Guest House0.5 km
- Rothery House0.8 km
- Fifty One and a Half Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clitheroe0.2 km
- Whalley5.7 km
- Langho8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Market Place0.1 km
- King Street0.1 km
- Interchange0.1 km
- York Street0.1 km
- Interchange0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BB70SW · Data under Open Government Licence