Highfield Road, Clitheroe, BB7 1AQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB7 1AQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	60.2%	49.3%	-10.9%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	39.8%	50.7%	10.9%	49.0%	1.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	19.8%	31.3%	11.5%	37.9%	-6.6%
Married: Opposite sex	40.1%	37.4%	-2.7%	44.2%	-6.8%
Separated	0.5%	1.7%	1.2%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	14.2%	12.8%	-1.4%	9.1%	3.7%
Widowed	25.4%	16.8%	-8.6%	6.1%	10.7%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	28.6%	23.4%	-5.2%	48.4%	-25.0%
Good health	31.2%	36.6%	5.4%	33.6%	3.0%
Fair health	25.5%	27.8%	2.3%	12.7%	15.1%
Bad health	12.6%	9.8%	-2.8%	4.0%	5.8%
Very bad health	2.2%	2.4%	0.2%	1.2%	1.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around BB7 1AQ this area, 29.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.6%	29.7%	-7.9%	18.2%	11.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.3%	14.3%	-3.0%	9.6%	4.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.6%	13.7%	4.1%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	12.1%	9.6%	5.3%	6.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.1%	12.6%	5.5%	16.9%	-4.3%
Degree or Similar	17.8%	14.8%	-3.0%	33.8%	-19.0%
Other	8.1%	2.7%	-5.4%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	1.7%	1.5%	-0.2%	0.7%	0.8%
Pakistani	3.5%	4.9%	1.4%	2.7%	2.2%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
White	92.2%	89.2%	-3.0%	81.4%	7.8%
Arab	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Other	0%	2%	2.0%	1.6%	0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.5%	92.2%	-4.3%	83.2%	9.0%
European Union	0.4%	2.9%	2.5%	6.1%	-3.2%
Africa	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	3%	3.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.1%	92.6%	-3.5%	83.2%	9.4%
10+ Years	0.9%	5.4%	4.5%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0.5%	-1.7%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.2%	76.7%	-9.5%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
North Africa	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Eastern Asia	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
No passport held	29.9%	13.5%	16.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.9%	37.2%	-8.3%
Christian	60.3%	46.2%	14.1%
Muslim	3.4%	6.5%	-3.1%
Not answered	7.4%	6.0%	1.4%

Safety

Is Highfield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highfield Road was 62.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.9% higher than the Edisford & Low Moor average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Highfield Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Edisford & Low Moor and the 67th highest crime rate of 200 local areas in Ribble Valley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£40,900

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in BB7 1AQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Highfield Road are based on 121 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Ribble Valley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Highfield Road, Clitheroe, BB7 1AQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BB7 1AQ

Average Price
£176,239

Semi-Detached
£209,985

Terraced
£161,776

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Highfield Road

Average Price
£158,104

Semi-Detached
£204,404

Terraced
£158,617

Detached
£471,376

Flats/Maisonettes
£101,188

Other
£190,429

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Highfield Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 Highfield Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£165,000	2024-03-28	£176,500
7 Highfield Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£179,200	2023-11-29	£191,690
33 Highfield Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2023-08-18	£248,363
5 Highfield Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£115,000	2023-07-14	£123,389
33 Highfield Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2021-09-29	£217,124

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BB7 1AQ

Employment

BB7 1AQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in BB7 1AQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	75
Full-Time Employee	37
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Looking after home or family	10
Other	7
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	18
Manufacturing	12
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Other	3
Education	2
Transport and storage	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1
Administrative and support service activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Construction	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ribblesdale Nursery School Queens Road , BB7 1EL	3out of 4	208 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clitheroe Lowergate , BB7 1AG	3out of 4	69 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe Greenacre Street , BB7 1ED	3out of 4	353 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Clitheroe Brookside Primary School Bright Street , BB7 1NW	2out of 4	749 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School Princess Avenue , BB7 2AL	4out of 4	931 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Edisford Primary School Edisford Road , BB7 2LN	4out of 4	1,006 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ribblesdale High School Queens Road , BB7 1EJ	3out of 4	347 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School York Street , BB7 2DJ	4out of 4	654 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moorland School Limited Ribblesdale Avenue , BB7 2JA	- not rated	1,514 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakhill School Wiswell Lane , Whalley BB7 9AF	- not rated	5,129 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pendle Club Luncheon Club	Pendle Club, 101-111 Lowergate	136 yd
Jungle	6-8 Moor Lane	187 yd
The Emporium	Old Methodist Chapel, Moor Lane	187 yd
Moor Cafe Bistro	5 Moor Lane	187 yd
Clitheroe URC	United Reformed Church, Castle Gate	254 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Old School Rooms	St Michael And St Johns Parish Centre, Lowergate	135 yd
Brown Cow	Brown Cow Inn, 42-44 Moor Lane	186 yd
Sauce Box	31 Moor Lane	187 yd
The Dispensary	35 Moor Lane	187 yd
Key Street Ltd	Key Street, Lowergate	293 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
115 Guy's Burgers Wings & Fries Guy's	115 Lowergate	131 yd
Francesco's	87 Lowergate	136 yd
Castle Chippy	51 Moor Lane	187 yd
Bengal Masala	33 Moor Lane	187 yd
Megabites Ribble Valley Ltd	3 Moor Lane	212 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys Plc, Moor Lane	187 yd
Lidl	Lidl, Shawbridge Street	290 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Waterloo Road	376 yd
E H Booth & Co Ltd	Booths Supermarket, Station Road	441 yd
Aldi	Unit 1, Whalley Road	816 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St. Michaels & St. Johns Rc Primary School LOWERGATE	grass pitches	150 yd
Lee Carter Leisure (Closed) Lowergate	health and fitness suite	290 yd
Ribblesdale High School And Technology College QUEENS ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	318 yd
St James' C Of E Primary School GREENACRE STREET	grass pitches	396 yd
Clitheroe Castle (Closed) Eshton Terrace	grass pitches	434 yd
Clitheroe Fc MEARLEY SYKE	grass pitches	447 yd
Ribblesdale Wanderers Cricket And Bowling Club Brownlow Street	grass pitches	519 yd
Clitheroe Rfc NORTHCOTE NORTHCOTE LITTLEMOOR ROAD	grass pitches	668 yd
Clitheroe Cricket Club CHATBURN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	1,078 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	80.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of BB7 1AQ