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BB7

CLITHEROE

Lancashire, North West, England

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BB7 is the postcode district for CLITHEROE, located in Lancashire, North West.

Avg price £351,927
1yr change ▲ 13.9%
Crime 64% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£351,927

▲ 13.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

23% above national avg

Crime Rate

29.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

64% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

25 schools

Broadband Speed

278 Mbps

Property Prices in BB7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in BB7 is £351,927, which is 38% above the Lancashire average of £254,476.

Properties in BB7 cost 22.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in BB7 have risen 13.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £486,273 665
Semi-detached £275,315 545
Terraced £200,567 686
Flat £150,228 98
All types £351,927 2111

5-Year Price History

£338K £349K £361K £373K £385K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in BB7

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 29.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, BB7 has a crime rate well 64% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
10.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
9.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in BB7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

BB7 has 25 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 9 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Ribblesdale Nursery School Nursery Not inspected mi
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School Primary Good mi
Sabden Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Gisburn Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Edisford Primary School Primary Good mi

1

Outstanding

9

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

99,777

Population

62

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
28.0%
Private rent
20.0%
Social rent
12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in BB7 are 278.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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278.0 Mbps

Avg Download

50.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

66%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in BB7 is collected by Pendle. The Band D rate is £2,302/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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BB7 — CLITHEROE

Area Summary

BB7 (CLITHEROE) offers above-average property prices (£351,927, 23% above national average), low crime (64% below national average), 25 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (278 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about BB7 CLITHEROE

What is the average house price in BB7 CLITHEROE?
The average house price in BB7 (CLITHEROE) is £351,927, based on 2111 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 23% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 13.9% over the past year.
Is BB7 CLITHEROE a safe area to live?
Crime in BB7 is significantly below the national average (29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (10.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of BB7 CLITHEROE?
The population of BB7 (CLITHEROE) is approximately 99,777 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 28% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in BB7?
The average broadband download speed in BB7 is 278 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 90% of premises, ultrafast to 66%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in BB7 CLITHEROE?
There are 25 schools in or near BB7. 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 9 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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