Links Close is in Barrow, Clitheroe and in Ribble Valley district. BB7 9ZA is located in the Wiswell & Barrow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ribble Valley. This postcode has been in use since 2018-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Links Close, Barrow, Clitheroe, BB7 9ZA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BB7 9ZD, BB7 9YS, BB7 9BA, BB7 9BD, BB7 9BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BB7 9ZA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 51.2% | 54.4% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 45.6% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 23.4% | 34.6% | 11.2% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 37.8% | -14.4% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 17.3% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 5.5% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 53% | 51.7% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 27.5% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -6.1% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 9.4% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 8.1% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 | 19% | 19.7% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 6.3% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 11% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 24.4% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 29.9% | -6.2% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 95.3% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.7% 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 | 97.6% | 98.7% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 98.7% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 65.8% | 46.2% | 19.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Links Close was 129.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.3% higher than the Chatburn average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Links Close has the highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Chatburn and the 16th highest crime rate of 200 local areas in Ribble Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Links Close, Clitheroe, Lancashire Detached, a newly built property | £266,750 | 2019-03-22 | £353,167 |
| 2 Links Close, Clitheroe, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £180,600 | 2018-12-13 | £207,945 |
| 1 Links Close, Clitheroe, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2017-04-07 | £2,375,291 |
BB7 9ZA 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 | 47 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 2,808 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow URC Primary School Old Row , Barrow BB7 9AZ | 4out of 4 | 363 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe Greenacre Street , BB7 1ED | 3out of 4 | 2,646 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edisford Primary School Edisford Road , BB7 2LN | 4out of 4 | 2,881 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, Clitheroe Lowergate , BB7 1AG | 3out of 4 | 3,040 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whalley Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Whalley BB7 9SY | 3out of 4 | 3,056 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribblesdale High School Queens Road , BB7 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clitheroe Royal Grammar School York Street , BB7 2DJ | 4out of 4 | 3,618 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, Billington Elker Lane , Billington BB7 9JA | 4out of 4 | 4,136 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakhill School Wiswell Lane , Whalley BB7 9AF | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorland School Limited Ribblesdale Avenue , BB7 2JA | - not rated | 4,472 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonyhurst College Stonyhurst , Clitheroe BB7 9PZ | - not rated | 5,257 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choi Gan Vegetarian Cantonese Restaurant | 28 Cockerill Terrace, Whalley Road | 433 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Mcdonalds, Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road | 622 yd | |
| Greggs | Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road | 622 yd | |
| Clitheroe Golf Club Hospitality | Clitheroe Golf Club, Whalley Road | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Horse | Bay Horse, 18 Old Row, Whalley Road | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road | 622 yd | |
| Subway | Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road | 622 yd | |
| KFC | Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Barrow | Ribble Valley Enterprise Park, Holm Road | 622 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clitheroe Golf Club WHALLEY ROAD | golf | 273 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.