Kay Street is in Clitheroe and in Ribble Valley district. BB7 1BX is located in the Primrose electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ribble Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kay Street, Clitheroe, BB7 1BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB7 1BN, BB7 1BY, BB7 1FB, BB7 1BU, BB7 1BZ, BB7 1FJ, BB7 1DA, BB7 1FF, BB7 1BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB7 1BX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around BB7 1BX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.6% | 48% | 16.4% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 28.7% | -17.9% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 15.2% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 3.6% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.2% | 47.9% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 33% | 31.5% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 15.7% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 13.8% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 7.6% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14.7% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 36.9% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.7% | 96.5% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 95% | 93.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 94.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kay Street was 38.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.9% higher than the Edisford & Low Moor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kay Street has the 14th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Edisford & Low Moor and the 94th lowest crime rate of 200 local areas in Ribble Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Kay Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2025-02-21 | £168,690 |
| 19 Kay Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-01-31 | £193,975 |
| 14 Kay Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2024-05-24 | £162,430 |
| 7 Kay Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-03-24 | £141,490 |
| 16 Kay Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2023-01-20 | £131,316 |
BB7 1BX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribblesdale Nursery School Queens Road , BB7 1EL | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe Greenacre Street , BB7 1ED | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edisford Primary School Edisford Road , BB7 2LN | 4out of 4 | 615 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clitheroe Lowergate , BB7 1AG | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clitheroe Brookside Primary School Bright Street , BB7 1NW | 2out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clitheroe Pendle Primary School Princess Avenue , BB7 2AL | 4out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribblesdale High School Queens Road , BB7 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clitheroe Royal Grammar School York Street , BB7 2DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorland School Limited Ribblesdale Avenue , BB7 2JA | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill School Wiswell Lane , Whalley BB7 9AF | - not rated | 4,500 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Primrose Garage, Whalley Road | 343 yd | |
| The Terrace | 76 Whalley Road | 486 yd | |
| Lunchbreak | St James Church | 514 yd | |
| Spinning Block Bistro Bar & Grill | Holmes Mill, Greenacre Street | 529 yd | |
| Bowland Beer Hall | Holmes Mill, Greenacre Street | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ribblesdale Wanderers | Church Meadows, Brownlow Street | 551 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 43 Whalley Road | 573 yd | |
| The Horse Shoe Inn | 5 Bawdlands | 677 yd | |
| The Kings Wine & Cocktail Bar | Kings Arms, 144 Bawdlands | 697 yd | |
| Clitheroe Rugby Union FC | Littlemoor Park, Littlemoor Road | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesun Fish & Chips Oriental Takeaway | 59 Woone Lane | 282 yd | |
| Vesuvio | 48 Whalley Road | 482 yd | |
| Pizza House | 65 Whalley Road | 486 yd | |
| Whalley Road Chippy | 74 Whalley Road | 486 yd | |
| Taste of India | 72 Whalley Road | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 1, Whalley Road | 290 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Plc, Moor Lane | 907 yd | |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | Booths Supermarket, Station Road | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St James' C Of E Primary School GREENACRE STREET | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Ribblesdale Wanderers Cricket And Bowling Club Brownlow Street | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Clitheroe Rfc NORTHCOTE NORTHCOTE LITTLEMOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| Clitheroe Castle (Closed) Eshton Terrace | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Edisford Primary School EDISFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Ribblesdale High School And Technology College QUEENS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 730 yd |
| St. Michaels & St. Johns Rc Primary School LOWERGATE | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| Roefield Pitches ROSE COTTAGE ROSE COTTAGE EDISFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,082 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 28.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.