Postcode Analysis Ribble Valley, North West

LOWERGATE, BB7 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWERGATE, BB7 1AG.

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

286

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 40,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BB7 1AG 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.

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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 49, BB7 1AG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

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

Within the BB7 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £133k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for BB7 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00128580 (shared with 23 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 1AG. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 117,000

4 sales · Mean £ 118,000

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

Crime around BB7 1AG is moderate at 57 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 behaviour105
Public order25
Shoplifting22
Criminal damage and arson19

school Local Schools

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

Requires Improvement165 pupils0.0 km
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Ribblesdale Nursery School

Good60 pupils0.2 km
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Ribblesdale School

Good1371 pupils0.4 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 pupils0.5 km
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Clitheroe Pendle Primary School

Outstanding348 pupils0.7 km
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Edisford Primary School

Good233 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Premier0.3 km
  • Premier0.4 km
  • Stansfields Delicatessen0.2 km
  • The Artisan Bakers0.1 km
  • Alpes The Butcher Ltd0.3 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • E H Booth & Co Ltd0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Fenners Bakes0.3 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 Cafe0.9 km
  • Bowland Beer Hall0.3 km
  • Dil Raj Restaurant0.2 km
  • ESC.CC - Escape Coffee & Cocktails0.3 km
  • Kong San Cantonese Restaurant & Takeaway0.5 km
  • + 32 more
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Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Sauce Box0.0 km
  • Key Street Ltd0.2 km
  • Solos0.3 km
  • The Ale House0.3 km
  • The Kings Wine & Cocktail Bar0.6 km
  • + 24 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Brooklyn Guest House0.8 km
  • Rothery House0.6 km
  • Fifty One and a Half Bed and Breakfast0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Clitheroe0.4 km
  • Whalley5.3 km
  • Langho8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • St Michaels & St John RCPS0.1 km
  • Pendle Club0.1 km
  • Castle Gate0.1 km
  • Sainsburys0.2 km
  • Lowergate0.2 km