Postcode BB7 9WL 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 low crime levels, with around 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hellicliffs MTB Park.
Whalley & Brockhall has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,703 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.
Whalley & Brockhall has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 135 ft away from BB7 9WL.
Whalley & Brockhall near BB7 9WL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Whalley (Lancashire) | N/A | Walking directions to Whalley (Lancashire) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hellicliffs MTB Park | Small | Walking directions to Hellicliffs MTB Park |
| 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB7 9WL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul 2025 | 16, Underwood Crescent, Clitheroe, BB7 9WL | Detached | Freehold | £529,950 | |
| 28 Apr 2025 | 20, Underwood Crescent, Clitheroe, BB7 9WL | Detached | Freehold | £617,950 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 14, Underwood Crescent, Clitheroe, BB7 9WL | Detached | Freehold | £469,950 | |
| 14 Feb 2025 | 27, Underwood Crescent, Clitheroe, BB7 9WL | Detached | Freehold | £469,950 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 26, Bishops Wood Crescent, Clitheroe, BB7 9WJ | Detached | Freehold | £369,950 |
In the BB7 9WL postcode area, located within Whalley & Brockhall, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BB7 9WL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 60 King Street, Whalley, Clitheroe, BB7 9SL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | George Street, Ribble Valley, BB7 9TH | Walking directions to Spar |
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 9WL, 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 9WL records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 9WL in Whalley & Brockhall is £369,950 (about £315 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to BB7 9WL, including Oakhill School and Whalley Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to BB7 9WL is Whalley (Lancashire), about 872 m away.
BB7 9WL scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,703 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 9WL 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.