Postcode insights

BB7 2EL

King Street

Primrose

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Detailed insights for BB7 2EL

Overview

Postcode BB7 2EL is located in an urban city, within the Primrose ward of Ribble Valley in the North West region, and forms part of the Clitheroe South area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clitheroe South is £43,145 per year. The nearest station is Clitheroe, about 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Clitheroe South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,064 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Clitheroe South has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.2%

Approximately 18.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Clitheroe South is £43,145 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BB7 2EL.

Flood risk

No risk

Clitheroe South near BB7 2EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Clitheroe located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB7 2EL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Clitheroe

N/A

Walking directions to Clitheroe

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
266
Population density
1,944.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.43(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.94(+117%)
Shoplifting
11.68(+102%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.03(+23%)
Public order
5.84(-42%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
89.1%
Other White
17
6.39%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.5%
Arab
3
1.13%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.75%
Total population: 266

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
39.32%
No qualifications
44
18.8%
Level 3 (A level)
36
15.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
10.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.97%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
41
31.06%
Owns outright
39
29.55%
Other social rented
24
18.18%
Owns with a mortgage
20
15.15%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.55%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Primrose

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£216
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £240K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £216 per square foot) in Primrose area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,600 up to £470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Primrose over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£370,000£282
Semi-Detached18£237,750£270
Terraced31£172,500£200
Flats2£118,800£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Primrose

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Primrose.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£329,995£199,995£179,950£133,750
2017£334,995£123,975£178,500£139,250
2018£297,995£141,000£194,975£149,950
2019£269,995£105,000£218,498£141,000
2020£312,500£123,000£210,000£144,000
2021£313,000£179,950£199,950£145,000
2022£374,975£200,000£232,500£172,500
2023£347,998£217,500£218,500£152,500
2024£357,500£132,475£228,750£189,950
2025£422,500£119,500£237,000£171,750
2026£345,000£222,500£181,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Primrose.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Primrose.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229£224£235£165
2017£226£224£203£142
2018£237£248£222£146
2019£238£143£213£152
2020£238£226£209£147
2021£246£240£220£171
2022£282£259£267£188
2023£273£253£238£171
2024£275£243£265£185
2025£262£186£272£192
2026£319£280£202
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Primrose.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB7 2EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB7 2EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jun 20253, New Market Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2JWOtherFreehold£360,000
30 Oct 20257, Church Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DDOtherFreehold£250,000
07 Oct 20252, Swan Courtyard, Clitheroe, BB7 2DQOtherFreehold£1,625,000
31 Mar 202529, Bowland Court, Clitheroe, BB7 1ASDetachedLeasehold£173,800
26 Sept 20253, Saddlers Mews, Clitheroe, BB7 1AFTerracedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the BB7 2EL postcode area, located within Clitheroe South, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB7 2EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, ClitheroeVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryClitheroe Royal Grammar SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryClitheroe Pendle Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB7 2EL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB7 2EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTescoDuck Street, Clitheroe, BB7 1LPWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miLocal Convenience Store17 Moor Lane, Clitheroe, BB7 1BEWalking directions to Local Convenience Store
0.2 miBoothsStation Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2JTWalking directions to Booths
0.2 miLidlShawbridge Street, Clitheroe, BB7 1LZWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miPremierBrook Street, Ribble Valley, BB7 1NSWalking directions to Premier

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 BB7 2EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mary Robinson

Primrose - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Mike Graveston

Primrose - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jonathan Hinder

Pendle and Clitheroe - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRibble ValleyE07000124
Parliamentary ConstituencyPendle and ClitheroeE14001422
WardPrimroseE05012015
ParishClitheroeE04005253
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Clitheroe SouthE02005272
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ribble Valley 003DE01025338
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BB7 2EL

Is BB7 2EL (Clitheroe South) safe?

The area around BB7 2EL records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BB7 2EL?

The median sale price around BB7 2EL in Clitheroe South is £190,000 (about £216 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB7 2EL?

There are 9 schools close to BB7 2EL, including St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clitheroe (Good), Clitheroe Royal Grammar School (Outstanding) and Clitheroe Pendle Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB7 2EL?

The closest station to BB7 2EL is Clitheroe, about 168 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB7 2EL?

BB7 2EL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,064 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BB7 2EL (Clitheroe South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pendle and Clitheroe covering BB7 2EL is Jonathan Hinder (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Mary Robinson (Liberal Democrats) and Mike Graveston (Labour Party).

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.