Fountain Way, Whalley, Clitheroe, BB7 9XJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB7 9XJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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	57.5%	53.1%	-4.4%	51.0%	2.1%
Male	42.5%	46.9%	4.4%	49.0%	-2.1%

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 9XJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.1% 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	17.6%	24%	6.4%	37.9%	-13.9%
Married: Opposite sex	64.7%	59.1%	-5.6%	44.2%	14.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.3%	1.0%
Separated	2.5%	1.3%	-1.2%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	6.4%	6.1%	-0.3%	9.1%	-3.0%
Widowed	8.8%	8.3%	-0.5%	6.1%	2.2%

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 (90%) 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	56.3%	60%	3.7%	48.4%	11.6%
Good health	31.6%	30%	-1.6%	33.6%	-3.6%
Fair health	8.9%	7.8%	-1.1%	12.7%	-4.9%
Bad health	2.8%	2.2%	-0.6%	4.0%	-1.8%
Very bad health	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.2%	-1.2%

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.

In the area around BB7 9XJ this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 51.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.7%	7.4%	-5.3%	18.2%	-10.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.3%	6.7%	-2.6%	9.6%	-2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.2%	12.2%	-2.0%	13.4%	-1.2%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	4.8%	2.3%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.8%	16.3%	5.5%	16.9%	-0.6%
Degree or Similar	48%	51.3%	3.3%	33.8%	17.5%
Other	2.5%	1.3%	-1.2%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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)
Indian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	3.1%	-1.7%
Pakistani	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.7%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	100%	94.2%	-5.8%	81.4%	12.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% 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%	96.4%	-1.6%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	0.8%	0.6%	-0.2%	6.1%	-5.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	5.6%	-3.9%
Oceania	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	96.4%	-1.6%	83.2%	13.2%
10+ Years	0%	3.3%	3.3%	9.8%	-6.5%
5-10 Years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.7%	76.7%	18.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	5%	13.5%	-8.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.6%	37.2%	-11.6%
Christian	63.5%	46.2%	17.3%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	9.2%	6.0%	3.2%

Safety

Is Fountain Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fountain Way was 39.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.7% lower than the Billington & Langho average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fountain Way has the 24th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Billington & Langho and the 99th lowest crime rate of 200 local areas in Ribble Valley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,100

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in BB7 9XJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Fountain Way are based on 16 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 Fountain Way, Whalley, Clitheroe, BB7 9XJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BB7 9XJ

Average Price
£231,755

Semi-Detached
£301,305

Terraced
£193,116

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fountain Way

Average Price
£1,754,087

Semi-Detached
£320,562

Terraced
£202,485

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£12,320,103

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fountain WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
26 Fountain Way, Clitheroe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£301,495	2023-11-30	£327,528
22 Fountain Way, Clitheroe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£246,495	2023-08-31	£266,175
24 Fountain Way, Clitheroe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£301,495	2022-12-09	£333,215
28 Fountain Way, Clitheroe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£299,995	2022-09-08	£337,066
30 Fountain Way, Clitheroe, Lancashire Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£299,995	2022-08-26	£338,825

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BB7 9XJ

Employment

BB7 9XJ 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 9XJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	100
Retired	98
Part-Time Employee	43
Self-Employed	27
Student (economically inactive)	20
Looking after home or family	12
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Education	16
Manufacturing	15
Human health and social work activities	15
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Construction	7
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Transport and storage	1
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ribblesdale Nursery School Queens Road , BB7 1EL	3out of 4	5,335 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Whalley Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Whalley BB7 9SY	3out of 4	644 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barrow URC Primary School Old Row , Barrow BB7 9AZ	4out of 4	2,184 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School Whalley Road , Langho BB6 8AB	4out of 4	3,137 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Read St John's CofE Primary School Straits Lane , READ BB12 7PE	3out of 4	4,034 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Hubert's Roman Catholic Primary School, Great Harwood Harwood Lane , Great Harwood BB6 7SN	3out of 4	4,301 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, Billington Elker Lane , Billington BB7 9JA	4out of 4	2,053 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ribblesdale High School Queens Road , BB7 1EJ	3out of 4	5,187 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakhill School Wiswell Lane , Whalley BB7 9AF	- not rated	417 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
King Street Kitchen	73 King Street	500 yd
Verta Golf	7 Accrington Road	541 yd
Food by Breda Murphy	41 Station Road	541 yd
Deux Amis	5 George Street	567 yd
Tapas Forty Seven Ltd	47 King Street	607 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Whalley Wine Shop	63 King Street	500 yd
Rendezvous Nightclub	Accrington Road	517 yd
The Whalley Wine Bar	65-67 King Street	546 yd
Abbey Club	12 Accrington Road	559 yd
Salvage House	Unit 6a, Abbot Works, King Street	563 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
CJ's	75 King Street	500 yd
The Friary	34 King Street	648 yd
Romeros	37 King Street	654 yd
The Regent House	30 King Street	686 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Coop Group Food Ltd	60 King Street		577 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Oakhill Leisure WISWELL LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	392 yd
Whalley Village Hall ACCRINGTON ROAD		581 yd
Whalley C Of E Primary School CHURCH LANE	grass pitches	703 yd
Whalley Cricket Club BRITANNIA HOUSE BRITANNIA HOUSE THE SIDINGS	grass pitches, tennis courts	826 yd
Queen Elizabeth Ii Playing Fields MOOR EDGE	grass pitches	918 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	120 Mbit/s
Average download speed	176.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	25 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	29.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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