New Market Street is in Clitheroe and in Ribble Valley district. BB7 2JW 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 New Market Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB7 2EL, BB7 2EU, BB7 2EP, BB7 2BZ, BB7 2BT, BB7 2JT, BB7 2JN, BB7 2BX, BB7 2DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BB7 2JW 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 New Market 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.
New Market 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4B New Market Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-11-06 | £301,233 |
| Apartment 3 Kings Court New Market Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-10-31 | £124,648 |
| Apartment 5 Kings Court New Market Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-06-07 | £148,604 |
| Apartment 2 Kings Court New Market Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-04-29 | £168,206 |
| Apartment 1 Kings Court New Market Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-01-21 | £161,917 |
BB7 2JW 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 2JW 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 | 659 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 | 392 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clitheroe Pendle Primary School Princess Avenue , BB7 2AL | 4out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe Greenacre Street , BB7 1ED | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clitheroe Brookside Primary School Bright Street , BB7 1NW | 2out of 4 | 838 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edisford Primary School Edisford Road , BB7 2LN | 4out of 4 | 960 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 | 453 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribblesdale High School Queens Road , BB7 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 797 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 | 1,120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clitheroe Health Shop and The Secret Garden | 3 New Market Street | 23 yd | |
| Blueberries | Market Cafe, New Market Street | 28 yd | |
| The Apricot Meringue | 15 King Street | 41 yd | |
| Maxwells Cafe Bar | 52 King Street | 94 yd | |
| Caffè Nero | 27-29 Castle Street | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| So Bar | 1b King Street | 43 yd | |
| The Beer Shack | 22-24 King Street | 60 yd | |
| Corto | 36 King Street | 61 yd | |
| Station Lounge & Rooms | Station Hotel, King Street | 91 yd | |
| White Lion Hotel | 11 Market Place | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Authentic Asian Street Food Stall | Cabin 31 & 32, Clitheroe Market | 10 yd | |
| Fenners Bakes | Cabin 20, Clitheroe Market, New Market Street | 84 yd | |
| CJ's Sandwich Shop | 1 Church Street | 165 yd | |
| The Canton Chef Limited | 3 Church Street | 165 yd | |
| Romeros Pizza | 35 Wellgate | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| E H Booth & Co Ltd | Booths Supermarket, Station Road | 128 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Plc, Moor Lane | 290 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Waterloo Road | 332 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl, Shawbridge Street | 509 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Carter Leisure (Closed) Lowergate | health and fitness suite | 231 yd |
| St. Michaels & St. Johns Rc Primary School LOWERGATE | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Clitheroe Castle (Closed) Eshton Terrace | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| Clitheroe Fc MEARLEY SYKE | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| St James' C Of E Primary School GREENACRE STREET | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Ribblesdale High School And Technology College QUEENS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 752 yd |
| Clitheroe Cricket Club CHATBURN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 806 yd |
| Clitheroe Leisure CHATBURN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Ribblesdale Wanderers Cricket And Bowling Club Brownlow Street | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Edisford Primary School EDISFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 65.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.