Fairfield Drive, Clitheroe, BB7 2PS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB7 2PS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.5%	52.3%	3.8%	51.0%	1.3%
Male	51.5%	47.7%	-3.8%	49.0%	-1.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of BB7 2PS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	19.4%	29.6%	10.2%	37.9%	-8.3%
Married: Opposite sex	63.4%	55.6%	-7.8%	44.2%	11.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Separated	1.8%	0.7%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	4.8%	6.7%	1.9%	9.1%	-2.4%
Widowed	10.6%	7.1%	-3.5%	6.1%	1.0%

Health

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 (86.7%) 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	42.5%	55.6%	13.1%	48.4%	7.2%
Good health	35%	31.1%	-3.9%	33.6%	-2.5%
Fair health	17.3%	9%	-8.3%	12.7%	-3.7%
Bad health	4.1%	3.5%	-0.6%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	1.1%	0.8%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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	21.6%	14.3%	-7.3%	18.2%	-3.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11%	9.2%	-1.8%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.1%	8.2%	-5.9%	13.4%	-5.2%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	9.5%	3.8%	5.3%	4.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.3%	18%	5.7%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	31.7%	40.1%	8.4%	33.8%	6.3%
Other	3.5%	0.7%	-2.8%	2.8%	-2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.1%	-1.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	99.2%	98.7%	-0.5%	81.4%	17.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.2% 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	98.5%	99.2%	0.7%	83.2%	16.0%
European Union	0%	0.3%	0.3%	6.1%	-5.8%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.7%	99.2%	1.5%	83.2%	16.0%
10+ Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	9.8%	-9.3%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.8%	76.7%	12.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	10.7%	13.5%	-2.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.4%	37.2%	-6.8%
Christian	66.4%	46.2%	20.2%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is Fairfield Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairfield Drive was 23.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.5% lower than the Edisford & Low Moor average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Fairfield Drive has the 10th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Edisford & Low Moor and the 60th lowest crime rate of 201 local areas in Ribble Valley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 76.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£40,900

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in BB7 2PS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Fairfield Drive are based on 77 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Ribble Valley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Fairfield Drive, Clitheroe, BB7 2PS

Estimated Average Property Prices for BB7 2PS

Average Price
£270,623

Semi-Detached
£256,282

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£292,134

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fairfield Drive

Average Price
£294,657

Semi-Detached
£273,333

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£331,974

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fairfield DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
55 Fairfield Drive, Clitheroe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£206,000	2024-12-10	£220,416
49 Fairfield Drive, Clitheroe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2024-04-03	£261,917
57 Fairfield Drive, Clitheroe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2023-08-15	£273,752
64 Fairfield Drive, Clitheroe, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2022-10-21	£277,582
62 Fairfield Drive, Clitheroe, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2022-03-03	£286,688

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BB7 2PS

Employment

BB7 2PS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BB7 2PS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	109
Retired	102
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	23
Education	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	9
Other	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ribblesdale Nursery School Queens Road , Lancashire BB7 1EL	3out of 4	1,372 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Edisford Primary School Edisford Road , BB7 2LN	3out of 4	452 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe Greenacre Street , BB7 1ED	3out of 4	1,076 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Lowergate , BB7 1AG	3out of 4	1,364 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clitheroe Lowergate , BB7 1AG	- not rated	1,364 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School Princess Avenue , BB7 2AL	3out of 4	2,061 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School York Street , BB7 2DJ	- not rated	1,825 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School York Street , BB7 2DJ	4out of 4	1,825 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ribblesdale School Queens Road , BB7 1EJ	- not rated	1,348 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moorland School Limited Ribblesdale Avenue , BB7 2JA	- not rated	2,352 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakhill School Wiswell Lane , Whalley BB7 9AF	- not rated	4,695 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stonyhurst St Mary's Hall Stonyhurst , BB7 9PU	- not rated	4,700 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stonyhurst College Stonyhurst , Clitheroe BB7 9PZ	- not rated	5,101 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Thai at The Kings	Kings Arms, 144 Bawdlands	839 yd
Subway	Primrose Garage, Whalley Road	1,040 yd
Spinning Block Bistro Bar & Grill	Holmes Mill, Greenacre Street	1,045 yd
Bowland Beer Hall	Holmes Mill, Greenacre Street	1,045 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Low Moor Club	Low Moor Reading Room And Club, St Pauls Street	579 yd
The Kings Wine & Cocktail Bar	Kings Arms, 144 Bawdlands	839 yd
The Edisford Arms Country Pub	Edisford Bridge Inn, Edisford Road	870 yd
The Horse Shoe Inn	5 Bawdlands	893 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jesun Fish & Chips Oriental Takeaway	59 Woone Lane	841 yd
Bawdlands Chippy	70-74 Bawdlands	893 yd
Grounded's Gourmet Deli	22 Woone Lane	1,031 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Aldi	Unit 1, Whalley Road		985 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Roefield Pitches ROSE COTTAGE ROSE COTTAGE EDISFORD ROAD	grass pitches	395 yd
Edisford Primary School EDISFORD ROAD	grass pitches	457 yd
Ribble Valley Tennis Centre RIBBLE VALLEY TENNIS CENTRE RIBBLE VALLEY TENNIS CENTRE EDISFORD ROAD	indoor tennis centre	532 yd
Roefield Leisure Centre EDISFORD ROAD	health and fitness suite	559 yd
Ribblesdale Pool RIBBLESDALE SWIMMING POOL RIBBLESDALE SWIMMING POOL EDISFORD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, swimming pool, tennis courts	565 yd
Lowmoor Social Club And Reading Room St. Pauls Street		600 yd
Clitheroe Castle (Closed) Eshton Terrace	grass pitches	1,017 yd
St James' C Of E Primary School GREENACRE STREET	grass pitches	1,077 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	50.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	49.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	77.22 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	77.22 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.