Postcode BB7 9RU is located in a rural town, within the Whalley & Painter Wood ward of Ribble Valley in the North West region, and forms part of the Whalley & Brockhall area. It has very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whalley & Brockhall is £56,702 per year. The nearest station is Whalley (Lancashire), about 0 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Whalley Park.
Whalley & Brockhall has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,603 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Whalley & Brockhall has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Whalley & Brockhall is £56,702 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from BB7 9RU.
Whalley & Brockhall near BB7 9RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Whalley (Lancashire) located about 0 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Whalley (Lancashire) | N/A | Walking directions to Whalley (Lancashire) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Whalley Park | Small | Walking directions to Whalley Park |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £369,950 (about £315 per square foot) in Whalley & Painter Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,125,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £499,950 | £335 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £325,000 | £281 |
| Flats | 1 | £300,000 | £290 |
| Terraced | 15 | £265,000 | £283 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £311,950 | — | £208,995 | £178,000 |
| 2017 | £343,295 | £122,697 | £219,995 | £143,498 |
| 2018 | £380,000 | £165,248 | £243,495 | £125,248 |
| 2019 | £448,995 | £136,000 | £279,950 | £184,000 |
| 2020 | £409,000 | — | £260,000 | £226,250 |
| 2021 | £412,500 | £127,500 | £267,475 | £189,500 |
| 2022 | £600,000 | £141,000 | £290,000 | £192,175 |
| 2023 | £525,995 | £213,750 | £301,495 | £217,500 |
| 2024 | £480,000 | £153,000 | £325,000 | £200,000 |
| 2025 | £495,000 | £231,475 | £319,950 | £225,000 |
| 2026 | £530,063 | — | £365,000 | £277,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £251 | — | £270 | £189 |
| 2017 | £270 | £229 | £212 | £192 |
| 2018 | £266 | £270 | £277 | £215 |
| 2019 | £265 | £263 | £228 | £221 |
| 2020 | £283 | — | £266 | £215 |
| 2021 | £284 | £265 | £303 | £210 |
| 2022 | £339 | £258 | £254 | £215 |
| 2023 | £315 | £265 | £323 | £243 |
| 2024 | £320 | £290 | £310 | £241 |
| 2025 | £331 | £306 | £300 | £270 |
| 2026 | £373 | — | £336 | £282 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB7 9RU.
In the BB7 9RU postcode area, located within Whalley & Brockhall, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB7 9RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | George Street, Ribble Valley, BB7 9TH | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 60 King Street, Whalley, Clitheroe, BB7 9SL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.
Elected local representatives for BB7 9RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Stephen Atherton
Whalley & Painter Wood - Elected 4 May 2023
Mark Andrew Hindle
Whalley & Painter Wood - Elected 4 May 2023
Jonathan Hinder
Pendle and Clitheroe - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BB7 9RU records about 82 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.
The median sale price around BB7 9RU in Whalley & Brockhall is £369,950 (about £315 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to BB7 9RU, including Whalley Church of England Primary School (Good), Oakhill School and St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB7 9RU is Whalley (Lancashire), about 54 m away.
BB7 9RU scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,603 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Pendle and Clitheroe covering BB7 9RU is Jonathan Hinder (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: John Stephen Atherton (Independent) and Mark Andrew Hindle (Conservative and Unionist Party).
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.