Castle Street is in Clitheroe and in Ribble Valley district. BB7 2BT 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 Castle Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB7 2BX, BB7 1AF, BB7 2JN, BB7 1BB, BB7 1AZ, BB7 1AS, BB7 2EL, BB7 2JW, BB7 2BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB7 2BT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 47.4% | 48.1% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 52.6% | 51.9% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 36.1% | 33.9% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 40.3% | 6.7% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 14% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 13% | 7.6% | -5.4% | 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 | 47.7% | 48.1% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 32.3% | 5.1% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 15% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 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 | 27.3% | 18.8% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 9% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 10.3% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 15.4% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 39.3% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 99.7% | 95.9% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 94.8% | 89.1% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 7.5% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 89.1% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 57.8% | 46.2% | 11.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Street was 310.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 739.0% higher than the Edisford & Low Moor average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Castle Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Edisford & Low Moor and the 3rd highest crime rate of 200 local areas in Ribble Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 - 19 Castle Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £767,000 | 2021-11-05 | £847,693 |
| 1 Castle Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-08-05 | £332,663 |
| 3 Castle Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2002-03-22 | £392,804 |
| 27 - 29 Castle Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2002-01-02 | £745,337 |
| 37 Castle Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2000-03-31 | £553,209 |
BB7 2BT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BB7 2BT 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 544 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 | 277 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe Greenacre Street , BB7 1ED | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clitheroe Pendle Primary School Princess Avenue , BB7 2AL | 4out of 4 | 724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clitheroe Brookside Primary School Bright Street , BB7 1NW | 2out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edisford Primary School Edisford Road , BB7 2LN | 4out of 4 | 954 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 | 471 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribblesdale High School Queens Road , BB7 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,215 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill School Wiswell Lane , Whalley BB7 9AF | - not rated | 5,425 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffè Nero | 27-29 Castle Street | 2 yd | |
| The Chocolate Works | 40 Castle Street | 36 yd | |
| Bubble Shack Clitheroe Ltd | 9 Castle Street | 39 yd | |
| Mansell's Coffee Shop | 3 Swan Courtyard, Castle Street | 46 yd | |
| Brizola Bar & Grill | 2 Swan Courtyard, Castle Street | 53 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broccoli Inc. @ The Conservative Club | Castle Street | 2 yd | |
| The Rose & Crown Hotel | 21 Castle Street | 2 yd | |
| Swan & Royal Hotel | Swan And Royal Hotel, Castle Street | 36 yd | |
| So Bar | 1b King Street | 97 yd | |
| New Inn | New Inn, Parson Lane | 106 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Authentic Asian Street Food Stall | Cabin 31 & 32, Clitheroe Market | 113 yd | |
| Megabites Ribble Valley Ltd | 3 Moor Lane | 126 yd | |
| Fenners Bakes | Cabin 20, Clitheroe Market, New Market Street | 136 yd | |
| Romeros Pizza | 35 Wellgate | 168 yd | |
| Bengal Masala | 33 Moor Lane | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | Booths Supermarket, Station Road | 153 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Plc, Moor Lane | 182 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Waterloo Road | 280 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Shawbridge Street | 418 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, Whalley Road | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Carter Leisure (Closed) Lowergate | health and fitness suite | 149 yd |
| St. Michaels & St. Johns Rc Primary School LOWERGATE | grass pitches | 188 yd |
| Clitheroe Castle (Closed) Eshton Terrace | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Clitheroe Fc MEARLEY SYKE | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| St James' C Of E Primary School GREENACRE STREET | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Ribblesdale High School And Technology College QUEENS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 640 yd |
| Ribblesdale Wanderers Cricket And Bowling Club Brownlow Street | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Clitheroe Cricket Club CHATBURN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 859 yd |
| Clitheroe Leisure CHATBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Clitheroe Rfc NORTHCOTE NORTHCOTE LITTLEMOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 967 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 | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.