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BB7 9YL

Chew Mill Way

Whalley & Painter Wood

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Overview

Postcode BB7 9YL 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 0.1 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Whalley & Brockhall has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.9%

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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Whalley & Brockhall is £56,702 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 224 ft away from BB7 9YL.

Flood risk

Low

Whalley & Brockhall near BB7 9YL has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Whalley (Lancashire) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BB7 9YL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Whalley (Lancashire)

N/A

Walking directions to Whalley (Lancashire)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BB7 9YL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWhalley ParkSmallWalking directions to Whalley Park

Area Profile

Population
347
Population density
2,339.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.45(+49%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.7(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.65(-26%)
Other theft
5.18(-22%)
Public order
3.7(-63%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
328
94.52%
Irish
6
1.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.44%
Other White
3
0.86%
Indian
2
0.58%
Total population: 347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
138
45.1%
No qualifications
46
15.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
12.42%
Level 3 (A level)
32
10.46%
Apprenticeship
25
8.17%
Total 16+ residents: 306

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
104
57.78%
Owns with a mortgage
39
21.67%
Shared ownership
11
6.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
5.56%
Other forms of private rent
9
5%
Total households: 180

Property prices in Whalley & Painter Wood

Median price£369,950
Price per sq ft£315
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£268K – £497K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whalley & Painter Wood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£499,950£335
Semi-Detached9£325,000£281
Flats1£300,000£290
Terraced15£265,000£283

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whalley & Painter Wood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whalley & Painter Wood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whalley & Painter Wood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whalley & Painter Wood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whalley & Painter Wood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whalley & Painter Wood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB7 9YL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BB7 9YL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Aug 20255, Cherry Tree Road, Clitheroe, BB7 9YHDetachedFreehold£630,000
25 Mar 20265, Jubilee Drive, Clitheroe, BB7 9YNTerracedFreehold£365,000
24 Apr 202617, Nab View, Clitheroe, BB7 9YGDetachedFreehold£499,950
08 Jul 20255, Nab View, Clitheroe, BB7 9YGTerracedLeasehold£178,500
08 Jul 20259, Nab View, Clitheroe, BB7 9YGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£178,500

Schools

In the BB7 9YL postcode area, located within Whalley & Brockhall, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BB7 9YL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWhalley Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.7 miSecondarySt Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miNot applicableOakhill SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BB7 9YL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSparGeorge Street, Ribble Valley, BB7 9THWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miCo-op Food60 King Street, Whalley, Clitheroe, BB7 9SLWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 9YL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Stephen Atherton

Whalley & Painter Wood - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Mark Andrew Hindle

Whalley & Painter Wood - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Jonathan Hinder

Pendle and Clitheroe - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictRibble ValleyE07000124
Parliamentary ConstituencyPendle and ClitheroeE14001422
ParishWhalleyE04005287
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Whalley & BrockhallE02005276
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ribble Valley 007EE01025351
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced2018-04-01

Frequently asked questions about BB7 9YL

Is BB7 9YL (Whalley & Brockhall) safe?

The area around BB7 9YL 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.

What is the average house price near BB7 9YL?

The median sale price around BB7 9YL in Whalley & Brockhall is £369,950 (about £315 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BB7 9YL?

There are 3 schools close to BB7 9YL, including Whalley Church of England Primary School (Good), St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy (Good) and Oakhill School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BB7 9YL?

The closest station to BB7 9YL is Whalley (Lancashire), about 232 m away.

How deprived is the area around BB7 9YL?

BB7 9YL 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).

Who represents BB7 9YL (Whalley & Brockhall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Pendle and Clitheroe covering BB7 9YL 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).

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.