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BB2 7NZ

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Mellor

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Detailed insights for BB2 7NZ

Overview

Postcode BB2 7NZ is located in a rural village, within the Mellor ward of Ribble Valley in the North West region, and forms part of the Wilpshire & Mellor area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wilpshire & Mellor is £56,272 per year. The nearest station is Ramsgreave and Wilpshire, about 2.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Wilpshire & Mellor has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,945 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Wilpshire & Mellor has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Wilpshire & Mellor is £56,272 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from BB2 7NZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Wilpshire & Mellor near BB2 7NZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Ramsgreave and Wilpshire located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
348
Population density
1,109 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
12.65(-30%)
Violence and sexual offences
10.84(-71%)
Other theft
4.52(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.71(-70%)
Public order
2.71(-73%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
321
92.51%
Pakistani
14
4.03%
Other White
7
2.02%
Indian
3
0.86%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.29%
Total population: 347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
145
49.83%
Level 3 (A level)
46
15.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
12.71%
No qualifications
33
11.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
3.78%
Total 16+ residents: 291

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
81
58.27%
Owns with a mortgage
43
30.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.35%
Other social rented
1
0.72%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.72%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Mellor

Median price£302,500
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)42
Typical range (middle 50%)£223K – £421K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 (about £262 per square foot) in Mellor area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 up to £1,540,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mellor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£402,500£277
Semi-Detached9£250,000£273
Terraced13£248,050£246
Flats2£135,500£221

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mellor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mellor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275,500£190,000£170,000
2017£349,950£215,000£210,000£165,000
2018£365,000£142,500£210,000£180,000
2019£325,000£119,000£193,000£174,000
2020£347,500£243,750£190,000
2021£435,000£134,000£225,000£195,000
2022£403,000£135,150£250,000£206,500
2023£420,000£150,000£263,000£186,225
2024£400,000£294,975£250,000£220,000
2025£417,500£135,500£290,000£230,000
2026£420,000£225,000£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mellor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mellor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£181£149
2017£230£206£219£173
2018£248£179£182£198
2019£222£207£193£168
2020£248£203£171
2021£261£204£234£195
2022£259£209£245£204
2023£314£235£232£204
2024£283£226£236£252
2025£277£221£279£242
2026£224£179£281
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mellor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mellor in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 7NZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB2 7NZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 20251, Woodfold Close, Blackburn, BB2 7NZDetachedFreehold£325,000
23 Apr 20254, Mellor Brook, Blackburn, BB2 7PHTerracedFreehold£138,000
05 Nov 20257, Victoria Terrace, Blackburn, BB2 7PLTerracedFreehold£174,950
30 Oct 20255, Victoria Terrace, Blackburn, BB2 7PLTerracedFreehold£183,500
17 Mar 202621, Feildens Farm Lane, Blackburn, BB2 7PDTerracedLeasehold£145,000

Schools

In the BB2 7NZ postcode area, located within Wilpshire & Mellor, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB2 7NZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimarySt Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, OsbaldestonVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryMellor St Mary Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB2 7NZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB2 7NZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miSparLongsight Road, Ribble Valley, BB2 7HZWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ribble Valley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,533
Band B£1,789
Band C£2,044
Band D£2,300
Band E£2,811
Band F£3,322
Band G£3,833
Band H£4,599

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BB2 7NZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Robin Eric Walsh

Mellor - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Stella Maria Brunskill

Mellor - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Maya Ellis

Ribble Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRibble ValleyE07000124
Parliamentary ConstituencyRibble ValleyE14001443
WardMellorE05012014
ParishMellorE04005267
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wilpshire & MellorE02005277
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ribble Valley 008DE01025336
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB2 7NZ

Is BB2 7NZ (Wilpshire & Mellor) safe?

The area around BB2 7NZ records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near BB2 7NZ?

The median sale price around BB2 7NZ in Wilpshire & Mellor is £302,500 (about £262 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB2 7NZ?

There are 2 schools close to BB2 7NZ, including St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston (Good) and Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BB2 7NZ?

BB2 7NZ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,945 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB2 7NZ (Wilpshire & Mellor) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ribble Valley covering BB2 7NZ is Maya Ellis (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Robin Eric Walsh (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Stella Maria Brunskill (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.