Lower Chapel Lane is in Grindleton, Clitheroe and in Ribble Valley district. BB7 4RN is located in the West Bradford & Grindleton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ribble Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lower Chapel Lane, Grindleton, Clitheroe, BB7 4RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB7 4RQ, BB7 4RH, BB7 4RZ, BB7 4RJ, BB7 4RB, BB7 4RF, BB7 4RG, BB7 4RW, BB7 4RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BB7 4RN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.5% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.5% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 29.1% | 21.1% | -8.0% | 37.9% | -16.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 49.1% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 13.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 13% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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 | 46.2% | 53.1% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 30.4% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 12.9% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 10.6% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 5.6% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 14.3% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 9.3% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 17.4% | 1.6% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.6% | 39.8% | -0.8% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 100% | 99% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 98.4% | 96.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 96.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 61.9% | 46.2% | 15.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Chapel Lane was 52.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.7% lower than the Bowland average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lower Chapel Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bowland and the 81st highest crime rate of 200 local areas in Ribble Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 51.9%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old School House Lower Chapel Lane, Clitheroe, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2019-07-26 | £729,525 |
| Wallace House Lower Chapel Lane, Clitheroe, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2015-11-30 | £687,183 |
| Highcliffe Cottage Lower Chapel Lane, Clitheroe, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2015-11-23 | £205,468 |
| Highcliffe Cottage Lower Chapel Lane, Clitheroe, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2004-02-06 | £246,757 |
| Highcliffe Barn Lower Chapel Lane, Clitheroe, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £149,000 | 1998-06-19 | £620,642 |
BB7 4RN 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BB7 4RN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribblesdale Nursery School Queens Road , BB7 1EL | 3out of 4 | 5,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Sawley Road , Grindleton BB7 4QS | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chatburn Church of England Primary School Sawley Road , Chatburn BB7 4AS | 4out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School West Bradford Road , Waddington BB7 3JE | 3out of 4 | 3,192 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clitheroe Pendle Primary School Princess Avenue , BB7 2AL | 4out of 4 | 4,033 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clitheroe Brookside Primary School Bright Street , BB7 1NW | 2out of 4 | 4,443 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowland High Riversmead , Sawley Road BB7 4QS | 4out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clitheroe Royal Grammar School York Street , BB7 2DJ | 4out of 4 | 4,310 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ribblesdale High School Queens Road , BB7 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 5,257 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 | 3,545 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grindleton Pavilion [Luncheon Club] | Sawley Road | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rum Fox | Sawley Road | 678 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grindleton Cricket Club SAWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Grindleton Recreation Ground SAWLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 307 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.06 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.