Cottage Close Clitheroe, Ribble Valley
20 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB7), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31802328.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £399,950 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (B: 19).
- 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 D; 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 1.7 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 170 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 112 to 114 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pendleside Medical Pract, about 1.7 km away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 32 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £399,950 | £399,950 | £399,950 |
| 2025 | 1 | £284,000 | £284,000 | £284,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £422,000 | £422,000 | £422,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £485,000 | £485,000 | £485,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | £367,995 | £330,995 | £390,995 |
| 2021 | 6 | £328,995 | £265,995 | £380,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 2026 | 12 BB7 1GX | Detached | £399,950 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 11 BB7 1GX | Semi-detached | £284,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 17 BB7 1GX | Detached | £500,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Jun 2024 | 14 BB7 1GX | Detached | £422,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2023 | 21 BB7 1GX | Detached | £485,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2022 | 18 BB7 1GX | Detached | £390,995 | New build. |
| 11 Feb 2022 | 16 BB7 1GX | Detached | £367,995 | New build. |
| 21 Jan 2022 | 14 BB7 1GX | Detached | £330,995 | New build. |
| 17 Dec 2021 | 12 BB7 1GX | Detached | £326,995 | New build. |
| 16 Dec 2021 | 17 BB7 1GX | Detached | £330,995 | New build. |
| 10 Dec 2021 | 21 BB7 1GX | Detached | £380,995 | New build. |
| 10 Dec 2021 | 19 BB7 1GX | Detached | £358,995 | New build. |
| 3 Dec 2021 | 11 BB7 1GX | Semi-detached | £269,995 | New build. |
| 3 Dec 2021 | 15 BB7 1GX | Semi-detached | £265,995 | New build. |
| 11 Nov 2021 | 9 BB7 1GX | Other | £1,049,744 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: House, detached (7); House, end-terrace (5); House, mid-terrace (4). Built: 2013 (14); 2014 (5).
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 D (23% of about 1,210 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
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 20 addresses are between 112 m and 114 m above sea level (113 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB7 1FW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB7 1GX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Clitheroe 265,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km |
| Whalley (Lancashire) 81,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km | |
| Langho 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m, 10 within 800 m; nearest Higher Standen Drive Peel Park | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Whalley | 4.9 km |
| Car parks | Edisford Road Car Park | 2.6 km |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.5 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 47.1 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Pendleside Medical Pract | 1.7 km |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Boots | 1.4 km |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Wellgate Dental Practice | 1.4 km |
| Hospital | Clitheroe Community Hospital | 2.6 km |
| Police station | Ribble Valley Police | 1.6 km |
| Cash machines | Kay Group - Primrose Service Station Cashzone | 1.2 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2,640 m² | 170 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 8,720 m² | 230 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,000 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 4.3 ha | 660 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 6,660 m² | 700 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 1.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Standen Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 730 m south-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Standen Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 730 m south-west |
| Clitheroe Castle; medieval enclosure castle | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km north-west |
| Clitheroe Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Wood | Wood | 920 m south-west |
| Brick Kiln Wood | Wood | 1.2 km south-west |
| Pendleton Hall Wood | Wood | 1.5 km south-east |
| Barrow Clough | Valley | 1.9 km west |
| Audley Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.0 km south |
| Cross Hill | Hill | 2.7 km north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.5 | 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 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 20 |
6 of the street's 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribblesdale School | All-through | 4–16 | 1.0 km | 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 |
| Ribblesdale Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km | No published inspection |
| Clitheroe Brookside Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km | 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 |
| St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Clitheroe Royal Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Clitheroe Pendle Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribblesdale Primary School BB7 1FT | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Castlewood BB7 1FT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Roman Road Crescent (13); On or near Cottage Close (7); On or near Audley Clough (6); On or near Higher Standen Drive (2); On or near Hillside View (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 12% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 82% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 6% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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
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
Peak Close · Audley Clough · Hillside View · Pendleton Avenue · Limestone Close · Hill Road · Hill Road · Stone Crescent · North Gate · Roman Road Crescent · Pendle Nick Close · Legion Close
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.