Berkeley Drive Read, Ribble Valley
41 addresses across 1 postcode (BB12), about 330 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31800176.
42 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £499,995 across 1 sale. 19 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 11, E: 5, F: 1). 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Ribble Valley costs £2,387 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Hapton, about 3.8 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Memorial Park, is about 2.1 km away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 125 to 140 m above sea level. 2 of its 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Padiham Group Practice, about 2.6 km away. About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 2 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often burglary.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £499,995 | £499,995 | £499,995 |
| 2023 | 2 | £299,250 | £253,500 | £345,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £412,500 | £400,000 | £425,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £264,000 | £264,000 | £264,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £306,975 | £284,000 | £329,950 |
| 2018 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £274,000 | £250,000 | £298,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £245,000 | £233,000 | £381,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £208,500 | £208,500 | £208,500 |
| 2012 | 2 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2011 | 3 | £249,950 | £226,000 | £345,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | 29 BB12 7QG | Detached | £499,995 | |
| 24 Jul 2023 | 25 BB12 7QG | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 3 Feb 2023 | 22 BB12 7QG | Detached | £253,500 | |
| 27 May 2022 | 14 BB12 7QG | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2021 | 29 BB12 7QG | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2021 | 26 BB12 7QG | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2020 | 29 BB12 7QG | Detached | £264,000 | |
| 18 Apr 2019 | 8 BB12 7QG | Detached | £329,950 | |
| 17 Jan 2019 | 2 BB12 7QG | Detached | £284,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2018 | 29 BB12 7QG | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2015 | 32 BB12 7QG | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2015 | 50 BB12 7QG | Detached | £298,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2014 | 8 BB12 7QG | Detached | £233,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2014 | 18 BB12 7QG | Detached | £381,000 | |
| 6 May 2014 | 38 BB12 7QG | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 8 Mar 2013 | 25 BB12 7QG | Detached | £208,500 | |
| 21 Dec 2012 | 19 BB12 7QG | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2012 | 8 BB12 7QG | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 3 Nov 2011 | 30 BB12 7QG | Detached | £226,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2011 | 9 BB12 7QG | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 4 Mar 2011 | 14 BB12 7QG | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 10 Jun 2010 | 28 BB12 7QG | Detached | £260,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2007 | 18 BB12 7QG | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2007 | 12 BB12 7QG | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2007 | 21 BB12 7QG | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2006 | 34 BB12 7QG | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 5 Jun 2002 | 23 BB12 7QG | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 24 May 2001 | 32 BB12 7QG | Detached | £118,500 | |
| 27 Oct 2000 | 20 BB12 7QG | Detached | £137,590 | |
| 26 Apr 2000 | 46 BB12 7QG | Detached | £118,000 | |
| 13 Nov 1998 | 36 BB12 7QG | Detached | £103,000 | |
| 30 Oct 1998 | 50 BB12 7QG | Detached | £93,000 | |
| 2 Jul 1998 | 11 BB12 7QG | Detached | £30,000 | |
| 12 Jun 1998 | 27 BB12 7QG | Detached | £115,000 | |
| 23 May 1997 | 7 BB12 7QG | Detached | £92,000 | |
| 2 Jan 1997 | 46 BB12 7QG | Detached | £100,000 | |
| 29 Nov 1996 | 4 BB12 7QG | Detached | £110,000 | |
| 28 Oct 1996 | 16 BB12 7QG | Detached | £120,000 | |
| 14 Oct 1996 | 42 BB12 7QG | Detached | £78,000 | |
| 29 Mar 1996 | 4 BB12 7QG | Detached | £112,000 | |
| 4 Aug 1995 | 25 BB12 7QG | Detached | £87,500 | |
| 17 Feb 1995 | 1 BB12 7QG | Detached | £107,000 |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 114 m². Most common: House, detached (12); Bungalow, detached (7). Built: 1967-1975 (10); 1976-1982 (7); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (52% of about 540 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 26 October 2026 to 11 November 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 41 addresses are between 125 m and 140 m above sea level (128 m on average); the ground rises about 15 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB12 7QG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hapton 13,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km |
| Huncoat 25,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km | |
| Whalley (Lancashire) 81,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m, 8 within 800 m; nearest Stork Hotel Read | 310 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Whalley | 3.9 km |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.7 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 45.8 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Padiham Group Practice | 2.6 km |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Read & Simonstone Pharmacy | 580 m |
| NHS dentists | 61 - 63 Church Street | 2.2 km |
| Hospital | Calderstones Hospital | 5.4 km |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Padiham Customer Service Reception | 2.6 km |
| Cash machines | Harwood Bar Garage, Blackburn Cashzone | 3.1 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Memorial Park 6.2 ha | 2.1 km |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 810 m² | 530 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 8,550 m² | 340 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 7,870 m² | 270 m |
Landmarks
14 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pump House Dean | Valley | 680 m east |
| Haslost Wood | Wood | 800 m north-west |
| Read Heights | Hill | 1.0 km north |
| Badger Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km north-east |
| Gooseleach Wood | Wood | 1.1 km south |
| Churn Clough Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 39 | 41 |
2 of the street's 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read St John's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 400 m | No published inspection |
| Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 560 m | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendle Catering BB12 7JB | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Stork Hotel BB12 7NZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 4 Good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Ribble Valley Forecourt Ltd BB12 7NZ | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Happy Village BB12 7PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Read & Simonstone Constitutional Club BB12 7PB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Premier - Read Village Store BB12 7PB | Retailers - other | 410 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| St. John's C of E Primary School BB12 7PE | School/college/university | 430 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Buckingham Drive (1); On or near Beaufort Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- BB12 7QG: 41 addresses of 42 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Woodhead Road · Beaufort Close · Woodside Road · Buckingham Drive · Masterson Avenue · Meadow View · Patrick Avenue · Windsor Close · Dawson Avenue · Turner Fold · Singleton Avenue · Harewood Avenue
All the streets in BB12 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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.