Postcode BB1 8QU is located in a rural town, within the Wilpshire & Ramsgreave ward of Ribble Valley in the North West region, and forms part of the Wilpshire & Mellor area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wilpshire & Mellor is £56,272 per year. The nearest station is Ramsgreave and Wilpshire located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Roe Lee Park.
Wilpshire & Mellor has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,738 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Wilpshire & Mellor has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wilpshire & Mellor is £56,272 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from BB1 8QU.
Wilpshire & Mellor near BB1 8QU has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ramsgreave and Wilpshire located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ramsgreave and Wilpshire | N/A | Walking directions to Ramsgreave and Wilpshire |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Roe Lee Park | Medium | Walking directions to Roe Lee Park |
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Wilpshire & Ramsgreave area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £204,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £295,000 |
| Terraced | 10 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wilpshire & Ramsgreave
In the BB1 8QU postcode area, located within Wilpshire & Mellor, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB1 8QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 609-613 Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9BA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Marks & Spencer | Willow Mount, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 9DA | Walking directions to Marks & Spencer |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | unit 2 & 3 Roe Lee Rental Centre Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9AU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Shop To Go | Cornelian Street, Blackburn with Darwen, BB1 9AW | Walking directions to Shop To Go |
| 0.5 mi | Quick Stop | 457 Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9SP | Walking directions to Quick Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Ribble Valley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.