Blacklane Croft Clitheroe, Ribble Valley
23 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB7), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31800720.
- Energy: 22 homes have an energy certificate (B: 7, C: 12, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 B; Band D in Ribble Valley costs £2,387 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Clitheroe, about 70 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 330 m away, and Brungerley Park (12 hectares) is about 660 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 78 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pendleside Medical Pract, about 120 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 32% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 98 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
22 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 65 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (10); House, end-terrace (7); Flat (4). Built: 1991-1995 (17); 1996-2002 (3); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (21).
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 B (26% of about 920 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Rossendale House, York Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DL: up to 9 homes, permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- Wilkin Square, Clitheroe: up to 5 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Wilkin Square, Clitheroe, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Peel Street Business Estate Peel Street Clitheroe BB7 1RA: up to 7 homes, pending decision (600 m (0.4 miles))
- 32 Hall Street, Clitheroe, BB7 1HJ: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 78 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB7 2EG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB7 2EZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Clitheroe 265,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 70 m |
| Whalley (Lancashire) 81,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Langho 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 17 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Railway Station Clitheroe Town Centre | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Whalley | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Edisford Road Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 370 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 48.3 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pendleside Medical Pract | 120 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Peter Buckley Pharmacy | 150 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Waddington Road (Dental Surgery) | 290 m |
| Hospital | Clitheroe Community Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Clitheroe Police Station | 150 m |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.4 ha | 330 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Brungerley Park 12 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.4 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,190 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, a listed building (Grade II*), 310 m east. 104 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m east |
| Clitheroe Castle | Listed building, Grade I | 360 m south |
| Clitheroe Castle; medieval enclosure castle | Scheduled monument | 400 m (0.2 miles) south |
| Clitheroe Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 450 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Eadsford (or Edisford) Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Boy Bank Wood | Wood | 680 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Dog House Wood | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Hall Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Cross Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Barrow Clough | Valley | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 3 |
| Under 55 | 23 | 20 |
3 of the street's 23 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clitheroe Royal Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Clitheroe Pendle Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ribblesdale Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe | Primary | 4–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Clitheroe Brookside Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Ribblesdale School | All-through | 4–16 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Edisford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle View House BB7 2DT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Station Hotel BB7 2EU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Maxwells Cafe Bar BB7 2EU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 4 Good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Georgonzola's Deli BB7 2EU | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| The Apricot Meringue BB7 2EU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Ice & Spice & All Things Nice BB7 2EU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| A Hacking BB7 2JW | Retailers - other | 180 m | 4 Good | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Oliver's Fishmongers BB7 2JW | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2026 |
| D Burney & Sons BB7 2JW | Retailers - other | 180 m | 4 Good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Walkers Fruit & Veg BB7 2JW | Retailers - other | 180 m | 4 Good | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Ferguson's Deli BB7 2JW | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| D Bolton and Son Butcher BB7 2JW | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Sue's Deli BB7 2JW | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Fenners Bakes BB7 2JW | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Sweetie Sue & Co BB7 2JW | Retailers - other | 180 m | 4 Good | 8 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (20); On or near Old Station Court (16); On or near King Street (11); On or near Castlekeep View (9); On or near Parking Area (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 44% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 32% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 57% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 33% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 48% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 25% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Nearby streets
Castlekeep View · Berkeley Square · Railway View Road · Piccadilly Road · Back King Street · Kirkmoor Close · Kirkmoor Road · King Street · Cardigan Close · Railway View Avenue · Mayfair Close · Cardigan Avenue
All the streets in 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.