BB7 1AR is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Little Moor in Clitheroe. Administratively it sits within Littlemoor ward and the Ribble Valley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for BB7 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00128583 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BB7 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BB7 1AR.
343
47
£ 45,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BB7 1AR 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
BB7 1AR is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 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 1AR. The average age is 47.5. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BB7 1AR has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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
Ribblesdale School
Ribblesdale Nursery School
St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe
St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clitheroe
Clitheroe Brookside Primary School
Edisford Primary School
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Premier0.3 km
- Premier0.2 km
- Stansfields Delicatessen0.5 km
- The Artisan Bakers0.4 km
- Alpes The Butcher Ltd0.5 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- E H Booth & Co Ltd0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Fenners Bakes0.6 km
- Khyber Takeaway0.1 km
- Pizza Tops0.1 km
- The Canton Chef Limited0.7 km
- Deli To Go0.1 km
- + 24 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Clitheroe Wolves Cafe0.9 km
- Bowland Beer Hall0.2 km
- Dil Raj Restaurant0.5 km
- ESC.CC - Escape Coffee & Cocktails0.6 km
- Kong San Cantonese Restaurant & Takeaway0.7 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
29 nearby- Sauce Box0.3 km
- Key Street Ltd0.5 km
- Solos0.6 km
- The Ale House0.6 km
- The Kings Wine & Cocktail Bar0.6 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Rothery House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Clitheroe0.7 km
- Whalley5.0 km
- Langho7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Queensway0.0 km
- Ribblesdale CHS0.1 km
- Greenacre Street0.1 km
- Turner Street0.1 km
- Sainsburys0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BB71AR · Data under Open Government Licence