Postcode Analysis Ribble Valley, North West

HIGHFIELD ROAD, BB7 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD ROAD, BB7 1AQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

200

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB7 1AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BB7 1AQ has a significant social housing presence — 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 54-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 19.4% year-on-year.

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

BB7 1AQ is a mixed residential area on Highfield Road, 0.3km from Shaw Bridge in Clitheroe. Administratively it sits within Littlemoor ward and the Ribble Valley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BB7 1AQ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £181k, down 19.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BB7 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00128584 (shared with 11 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 BB7 1AQ. The average age is 54.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.2%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 165,000

3 sales · Mean £ 169,733

Semi-Detached

£ 180,000

3 sales · Mean £ 196,650

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

Crime around BB7 1AQ is moderate at 65 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 offences135
Anti-social behaviour103
Public order26
Shoplifting22
Criminal damage and arson21

school Local Schools

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St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clitheroe

Requires Improvement165 pupils0.1 km
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Ribblesdale Nursery School

Good60 pupils0.1 km
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Ribblesdale School

Good1371 pupils0.3 km
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St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe

Good284 pupils0.4 km
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Clitheroe Brookside Primary School

Good158 pupils0.5 km
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Clitheroe Royal Grammar School

Outstanding1428 pupils0.6 km
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Clitheroe Pendle Primary School

Outstanding348 pupils0.8 km
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Edisford Primary School

Good233 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Premier0.2 km
  • Premier0.4 km
  • Stansfields Delicatessen0.3 km
  • The Artisan Bakers0.2 km
  • Alpes The Butcher Ltd0.3 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • E H Booth & Co Ltd0.4 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Fenners Bakes0.4 km
  • Khyber Takeaway0.3 km
  • Pizza Tops0.3 km
  • The Canton Chef Limited0.4 km
  • Deli To Go0.3 km
  • + 25 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Clitheroe Wolves Cafe0.8 km
  • Bowland Beer Hall0.4 km
  • Dil Raj Restaurant0.3 km
  • ESC.CC - Escape Coffee & Cocktails0.4 km
  • Kong San Cantonese Restaurant & Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 32 more
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Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Sauce Box0.2 km
  • Key Street Ltd0.3 km
  • Solos0.3 km
  • The Ale House0.4 km
  • The Kings Wine & Cocktail Bar0.7 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Brooklyn Guest House0.9 km
  • Rothery House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Clitheroe0.5 km
  • Whalley5.2 km
  • Langho8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Highfield Road0.1 km
  • Pendle Club0.1 km
  • St Michaels & St John RCPS0.2 km
  • Sainsburys0.2 km
  • Castle Gate0.2 km