Alleys Green is in Clitheroe and in Ribble Valley district. BB7 2AE is located in the St Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ribble Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alleys Green, Clitheroe, BB7 2AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB7 2HW, BB7 2AQ, BB7 2BU, BB7 2HP, BB7 2AG, BB7 2BY, BB7 2HL, BB7 2AH, BB7 2HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB7 2AE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 46.9% | 47.1% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 53.1% | 52.9% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 | 26.1% | 27.1% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 46.6% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 10.1% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 11.7% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.4% | 53.8% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 33.4% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 8.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 16% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 4.9% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 9.5% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 16.5% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 43.2% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| Other | 6% | 1.2% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 99% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 95.5% | 96.2% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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 | 95.5% | 95.8% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.4% | 37.2% | -5.8% |
| Christian | 61.4% | 46.2% | 15.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alleys Green was 24.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.0% lower than the Littlemoor average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Alleys Green has the 6th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Littlemoor and the 54th lowest crime rate of 200 local areas in Ribble Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Alleys Green, Clitheroe, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-09-15 | £168,429 |
| 20 Alleys Green, Clitheroe, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2023-09-07 | £121,870 |
| 9 Alleys Green, Clitheroe, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-06-23 | £149,382 |
| 19 Alleys Green, Clitheroe, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-04-12 | £135,650 |
| 21 Alleys Green, Clitheroe, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2022-02-03 | £192,695 |
The percentage of retired residents living in BB7 2AE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 1,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clitheroe Pendle Primary School Princess Avenue , BB7 2AL | 4out of 4 | 333 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clitheroe Lowergate , BB7 1AG | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clitheroe Brookside Primary School Bright Street , BB7 1NW | 2out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe Greenacre Street , BB7 1ED | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edisford Primary School Edisford Road , BB7 2LN | 4out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clitheroe Royal Grammar School York Street , BB7 2DJ | 4out of 4 | 364 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribblesdale High School Queens Road , BB7 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowland High Riversmead , Sawley Road BB7 4QS | 4out of 4 | 5,071 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 | 625 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Kids | North Street | 340 yd | |
| Vista Cielo | Ethos House, York Street | 384 yd | |
| Kong San Cantonese Restaurant & Takeaway | 10 York Street | 384 yd | |
| Maxwells Cafe Bar | 52 King Street | 451 yd | |
| The Apricot Meringue | 15 King Street | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waggon & Horses Inn | Waggon And Horses Inn, Pimlico Road | 85 yd | |
| Royal Oak Inn | Royal Oak Inn, Waterloo Road | 376 yd | |
| The Grand | 18 York Street | 384 yd | |
| Corto | 36 King Street | 448 yd | |
| The Beer Shack | 22-24 King Street | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ribble Tandoori Takeaway | 19 Waddington Road | 209 yd | |
| Waddington Road Chippy | 23 Waddington Road | 209 yd | |
| Ling Hu Takeaway | 25 Chatburn Road | 289 yd | |
| CJ's Sandwich Shop | 1 Church Street | 400 yd | |
| The Canton Chef Limited | 3 Church Street | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Waterloo Road | 565 yd | |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | Booths Supermarket, Station Road | 615 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Plc, Moor Lane | 773 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Shawbridge Street | 790 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clitheroe Cricket Club CHATBURN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 386 yd |
| Clitheroe Leisure CHATBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| Lee Carter Leisure (Closed) Lowergate | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Moorland School Boarding School RIBBLESDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Clitheroe Fc MEARLEY SYKE | grass pitches | 711 yd |
| St. Michaels & St. Johns Rc Primary School LOWERGATE | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Clitheroe Royal Grammar School CHATBURN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Clitheroe Castle (Closed) Eshton Terrace | grass pitches | 986 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.