Grafton Street is in Clitheroe and in Ribble Valley district. BB7 1NQ is located in the Littlemoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ribble Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grafton Street, Clitheroe, BB7 1NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB7 1RB, BB7 1NJ, BB7 1NB, BB7 1NF, BB7 1NH, BB7 1PJ, BB7 1NG, BB7 1AX, BB7 1ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB7 1NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.7% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.3% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 38.8% | 41.6% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 43% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 9.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 4.3% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 50.1% | 52% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 32.3% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 10.2% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 19% | 15.1% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 6.5% | -12.1% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 18.6% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 19.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 31.5% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.7% | 89.5% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 90% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 90% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 90% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grafton Street was 65.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.2% higher than the Edisford & Low Moor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grafton Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Edisford & Low Moor and the 62nd highest crime rate of 200 local areas in Ribble Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.7%.

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 Grafton Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-03-26 | £152,887 |
| 10 Grafton Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-10-24 | £151,286 |
| 12 Grafton Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2024-05-17 | £168,842 |
| 4 Grafton Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2023-02-24 | £145,185 |
| 11 Grafton Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-09-09 | £114,871 |
BB7 1NQ 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 | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribblesdale Nursery School Queens Road , BB7 1EL | 3out of 4 | 207 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 169 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe Greenacre Street , BB7 1ED | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clitheroe Brookside Primary School Bright Street , BB7 1NW | 2out of 4 | 606 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clitheroe Pendle Primary School Princess Avenue , BB7 2AL | 4out of 4 | 880 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edisford Primary School Edisford Road , BB7 2LN | 4out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 352 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clitheroe Royal Grammar School York Street , BB7 2DJ | 4out of 4 | 608 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 | 1,510 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill School Wiswell Lane , Whalley BB7 9AF | - not rated | 5,158 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendle Club Luncheon Club | Pendle Club, 101-111 Lowergate | 276 yd | |
| Bowland Bikes CIC | The Old Sawmill, Shawbridge Street | 293 yd | |
| Shawbridge | 2-2a Shawbridge Street | 307 yd | |
| Jungle | 6-8 Moor Lane | 324 yd | |
| The Emporium | Old Methodist Chapel, Moor Lane | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old School Rooms | St Michael And St Johns Parish Centre, Lowergate | 275 yd | |
| Clitheroe Football Club | Shawbridge, Shawbridge Street | 288 yd | |
| Sauce Box | 31 Moor Lane | 324 yd | |
| The Dispensary | 35 Moor Lane | 324 yd | |
| Key Street Ltd | Key Street, Lowergate | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francesco's | 87 Lowergate | 276 yd | |
| 115 Guy's Burgers Wings & Fries Guy's | 115 Lowergate | 294 yd | |
| Megabites Ribble Valley Ltd | 3 Moor Lane | 319 yd | |
| Castle Chippy | 51 Moor Lane | 324 yd | |
| Bengal Masala | 33 Moor Lane | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl, Shawbridge Street | 162 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Plc, Moor Lane | 324 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Waterloo Road | 339 yd | |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | Booths Supermarket, Station Road | 555 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, Whalley Road | 917 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Michaels & St. Johns Rc Primary School LOWERGATE | grass pitches | 266 yd |
| Lee Carter Leisure (Closed) Lowergate | health and fitness suite | 318 yd |
| Clitheroe Fc MEARLEY SYKE | grass pitches | 327 yd |
| Ribblesdale High School And Technology College QUEENS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 368 yd |
| St James' C Of E Primary School GREENACRE STREET | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Ribblesdale Wanderers Cricket And Bowling Club Brownlow Street | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Clitheroe Castle (Closed) Eshton Terrace | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Clitheroe Rfc NORTHCOTE NORTHCOTE LITTLEMOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| Clitheroe Cricket Club CHATBURN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,027 yd |
| Clitheroe Leisure CHATBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,085 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 | 54.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.