A59 Ribble Valley
5 addresses across 4 postcodes (BB6,BB7), about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 31800344.
- Flood: 46 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Ribble Valley costs £2,387 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 94% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Whalley (Lancashire), about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.7 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 42 to 77 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Whalley Medical Centre, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 890 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Ribble Valley in 2026-27: Band D £2,387 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,591 | £1,856 | £2,121 | £2,387 | £2,917 | £3,447 | £3,978 | £4,773 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (17% of about 2,830 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Whalley (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 21 September 2026 to 22 September 2026: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 1 February 2027 to 21 January 2028: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, two-way signals, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 38 addresses are in areas at high risk, 8 at medium risk and 8 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 170 homes the Environment Agency counts, 27 are in areas at high risk, 1 medium, 19 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB7 9HZ | zone 2 | 2 / 1 / 4 | unlikely |
| BB6 8FD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| BB7 9GL | not in 2 or 3 | ||
| BB7 9SP | zone 3 | 36 / 6 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 42 m and 77 m above sea level (53 m on average); the ground rises about 35 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB6 8FD | 97% | 96% | 97% | 3% |
| BB7 9GL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB7 9HZ | 97% | 96% | 96% | 1% |
| BB7 9SP | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Whalley (Lancashire) 81,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Langho 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Ramsgreave and Wilpshire 92,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Augustines RCHS Billington | 390 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Whalley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 51.1 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Whalley Medical Centre | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Langho Pharmacy | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | The Macfarlane Dental Practice | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Calderstones Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Lancashire Constabulary | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 4,650 m² | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | Unnamed 5,390 m² | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.1 ha | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 850 m² | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Whalley Cistercian abbey, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Whalley Cistercian abbey | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Whalley Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Three high crosses in St Mary's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chew Bank Wood | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Jamacia Wood | Wood | 680 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Butler Clough | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Long Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Turn Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Hodder Foot | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 5 |
3 of the street's 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Ribble Valley: see them on the Ribble Valley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Whalley Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Langho | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augstine's R C High School BB7 9JA | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (lancashire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway improvement works, 1 February 2027 to 21 January 2028 (two-way signals) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BB7 9HZ: 2 addresses of 156 in the postcode
- BB6 8FD: 1 address of 78 in the postcode
- BB7 9GL: 1 address of 38 in the postcode
- BB7 9SP: 1 address of 86 in the postcode
Nearby streets
All the streets in BB6, BB7 and across Ribble Valley.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.