Leys Close Wiswell, Ribble Valley
17 addresses across 1 postcode (BB7), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31800191.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £410,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 6, E: 4).
- 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 E; Band D in Ribble Valley costs £2,387 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 13% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Whalley (Lancashire), about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 133 to 148 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 Whalley Medical Centre, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 520 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 51% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £465,000 | £465,000 | £465,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £600,000 | £600,000 | £600,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £498,750 | £435,000 | £562,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £490,000 | £490,000 | £490,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £620,000 | £620,000 | £620,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £350,000 | £305,000 | £395,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £355,000 | £355,000 | £355,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £405,000 | £385,000 | £425,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep 2024 | STANACROFT BB7 9DA | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2023 | 2 BB7 9DA | Detached | £465,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2022 | 6 BB7 9DA | Detached | £600,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2021 | 13 BB7 9DA | Detached | £562,500 | |
| 26 Feb 2021 | 5 BB7 9DA | Detached | £435,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2019 | 6 BB7 9DA | Detached | £490,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2018 | 4 BB7 9DA | Detached | £620,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2015 | 10 BB7 9DA | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2015 | 9 BB7 9DA | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2014 | 7 BB7 9DA | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2013 | 12 BB7 9DA | Detached | £385,000 | |
| 3 Apr 2013 | 6 BB7 9DA | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 3 Oct 2011 | 3 BB7 9DA | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 29 Feb 2008 | 12 BB7 9DA | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2007 | 4 BB7 9DA | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2004 | 11 BB7 9DA | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2004 | 14 BB7 9DA | Detached | £100,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2004 | 6 BB7 9DA | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 19 Apr 1996 | 10 BB7 9DA | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 28 Mar 1996 | 5 BB7 9DA | Detached | £118,000 | |
| 1 Dec 1995 | 1 BB7 9DA | Detached | £104,500 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 127 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (8); House, detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1967-1975 (5); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (private) (1).
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 (25% of about 1,190 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 133 m and 148 m above sea level (141 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB7 9DA | 100% | 13% | 13% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Whalley (Lancashire) 81,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Clitheroe 265,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Langho 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Vicarage Fold Wiswell | 390 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Whalley | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 47.7 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Whalley Medical Centre | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Whalley Pharmacy | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Ellison And Griffiths | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Calderstones Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Constabulary | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Asda Barrow - Holm Road PFS, Whalley Road Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 2,280 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,780 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4,110 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 850 m² | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Vicarage House, a listed building (Grade I), 430 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Vicarage House | Listed building, Grade I | 430 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Light Clough | Valley | 260 m east |
| Manor Wood | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Deer Park Wood | Wood | 810 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Lawsonsteads Wood | Wood | 930 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Audley Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Turn Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 17 | 17 |
None of the street's 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow URC Primary School United Reformed Church | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Freemasons Arms At Wiswell BB7 9DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Leys Close (2); On or near Moor Side Lane (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 51% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 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
- BB7 9DA: 17 addresses
Nearby streets
Moor Side Lane · Taskers Croft · Whiteacre Lane · Clarke Wood Close · Back Lane · Whiteacre Lane · Chapel Fold
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.