Barn Croft is in Clitheroe and in Ribble Valley district. BB7 1DY is located in the Primrose electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ribble Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barn Croft, Clitheroe, BB7 1DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB7 2LE, BB7 1DH, BB7 1DU, BB7 1DJ, BB7 1DQ, BB7 1DF, BB7 1DL, BB7 2LD, BB7 2LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB7 1DY 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 | 45.8% | 49.3% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 54.2% | 50.7% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 1DY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 45.5% | 47.2% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 30.8% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 15.7% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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% | 46.2% | -2.0% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 35.8% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 14.4% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18.5% | 11.2% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 9.2% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 15.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7.9% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 20.4% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 33.9% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.4% | 95.8% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 97.3% | 93.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 93.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 58.1% | 46.2% | 11.9% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barn Croft was 80.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 116.9% higher than the Edisford & Low Moor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barn Croft has the 7th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Edisford & Low Moor and the 43rd highest crime rate of 200 local areas in Ribble Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Barn Croft, Clitheroe, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £2,200 | 2023-12-08 | £2,338 |
| 5 Barn Croft, Clitheroe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-07-13 | £239,718 |
| 5 Barn Croft, Clitheroe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2022-11-04 | £237,036 |
| 9 Barn Croft, Clitheroe, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-03-24 | £208,642 |
| 22 Barn Croft, Clitheroe, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2021-02-26 | £241,720 |
BB7 1DY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 145 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribblesdale Nursery School Queens Road , BB7 1EL | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edisford Primary School Edisford Road , BB7 2LN | 4out of 4 | 343 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe Greenacre Street , BB7 1ED | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clitheroe Lowergate , BB7 1AG | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clitheroe Brookside Primary School Bright Street , BB7 1NW | 2out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clitheroe Pendle Primary School Princess Avenue , BB7 2AL | 4out of 4 | 1,424 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 | 781 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clitheroe Royal Grammar School York Street , BB7 2DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,176 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 | 1,805 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill School Wiswell Lane , Whalley BB7 9AF | - not rated | 4,951 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai at The Kings | Kings Arms, 144 Bawdlands | 248 yd | |
| Spinning Block Bistro Bar & Grill | Holmes Mill, Greenacre Street | 334 yd | |
| Bowland Beer Hall | Holmes Mill, Greenacre Street | 334 yd | |
| Trinity Methodist Church | Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Parson Lane | 451 yd | |
| The Terrace | 76 Whalley Road | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horse Shoe Inn | 5 Bawdlands | 228 yd | |
| The Kings Wine & Cocktail Bar | Kings Arms, 144 Bawdlands | 248 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 43 Whalley Road | 467 yd | |
| The Zone (Ribble Valley) Trinity Youth & Community Centre | The Zone, Wesleyan Row, Parson Lane | 483 yd | |
| Brown Cow | Brown Cow Inn, 42-44 Moor Lane | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bawdlands Chippy | 70-74 Bawdlands | 228 yd | |
| Jesun Fish & Chips Oriental Takeaway | 59 Woone Lane | 267 yd | |
| Grounded's Gourmet Deli | 22 Woone Lane | 306 yd | |
| Orient Kebab & Pizza House | 16 Whalley Road | 445 yd | |
| Deli To Go | 20 Whalley Road | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Plc, Moor Lane | 599 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, Whalley Road | 615 yd | |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | Booths Supermarket, Station Road | 621 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Waterloo Road | 953 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Shawbridge Street | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clitheroe Castle (Closed) Eshton Terrace | grass pitches | 277 yd |
| St James' C Of E Primary School GREENACRE STREET | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| Edisford Primary School EDISFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Ribblesdale Wanderers Cricket And Bowling Club Brownlow Street | grass pitches | 634 yd |
| St. Michaels & St. Johns Rc Primary School LOWERGATE | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| Ribblesdale High School And Technology College QUEENS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| Clitheroe Rfc NORTHCOTE NORTHCOTE LITTLEMOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Lee Carter Leisure (Closed) Lowergate | health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| Lowmoor Social Club And Reading Room St. Pauls Street | 897 yd | |
| Roefield Pitches ROSE COTTAGE ROSE COTTAGE EDISFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,030 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 | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.