BB7 9QQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Hurst Green in Hurst Green (Ribble Valley). Administratively it sits within Hurst Green & Whitewell ward and the Ribble Valley constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BB7 9QQ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At just 24 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BB7 9QQ are sourced from Output Area E00174080 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB7 9QQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB7 9QQ.
471
24
£ 47,500 /yr
24%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB7 9QQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Very young, very high renting. At 24 years average age and 65% private renter occupancy, BB7 9QQ is a classic student-to-graduate transition zone. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BB7 9QQ. The average age is 24.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
BB7 9QQ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Shireburn Arms Hotel0.4 km
- Millie's0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Hurst Green Football Club0.1 km
- St Peter's Catholic Club0.3 km
- Bayley Arms0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Fold B&B0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Langho4.4 km
- Whalley4.9 km
- Ramsgreave & Wilpshire5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Shireburn Arms0.4 km
- Shireburn Arms0.4 km
- St Josephs RCPS0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BB79QQ · Data under Open Government Licence