Longsight Road Mellor Brook, Ribble Valley
33 addresses across 8 postcodes (BB2), about 4.1 km (2.5 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 31800609.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £1,150,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 E; Band D in Ribble Valley costs £2,387 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Pleasington, about 5.8 km (3.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 68 to 109 m above sea level.
- Noise: 12 of its 33 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dr A Hussain, about 5.6 km (3.5 miles) away.
- People: About 1,050 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £1,150,000 | £1,150,000 | £1,150,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £905,000 | £905,000 | £905,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £157,500 | £157,500 | £157,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 2024 | HIGHER COMMONS FARM BB2 7HZ | Detached | £1,150,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2021 | HIGHER COMMONS FARM BB2 7HZ | Detached | £905,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2017 | BROOKLEA BB2 7HX | Semi-detached | £169,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Apr 2016 | PENNINE SERVICE STATION BB2 7HZ | Other | £400,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Dec 2010 | ROSE COTTAGE BB2 7HX | Semi-detached | £157,500 | Leasehold. |
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 E (22% of about 1,520 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- CAUSEWAY FARMHOUSE, grade II
- SYKES HOLT FARMHOUSE, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 5 October 2026 to 7 October 2026: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, two-way signals, on the carriageway, verge (immediate - emergency works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB2 7LB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB2 7FS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB2 7FT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB2 7LE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| BB2 7LD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB2 7LF | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB2 7HX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB2 7HZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 33 addresses are between 68 m and 109 m above sea level (79 m on average); the ground rises about 41 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB2 7FS | 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% |
| BB2 7FT | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| BB2 7HX | 83% | 83% | 83% | 0% |
| BB2 7HZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB2 7LB | 93% | 93% | 93% | 7% |
| BB2 7LD | 0% | 0% | 0% | 33% |
| BB2 7LE | 88% | 88% | 88% | 13% |
| BB2 7LF | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Pleasington 9,760 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Ramsgreave and Wilpshire 92,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Cherry Tree 34,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest BAE Main Entrance Balderstone | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Blackburn Town Centre | 7 km (4.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 51.7 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Dr A Hussain | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Mellor Pharmacy | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Samlesbury Dental Suite | 300 m |
| Hospital | The Beardswood Hospital | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Longridge Customer Service Reception | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Euro Garages Five Barred Gate | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | Unnamed 260 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5,720 m² | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Wood | Wood | 700 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Big Wood | Wood | 810 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Hoolster Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Long Dingle | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Jeffery Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Grimsargh Wetlands | Wetland | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 3 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 5 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 33 |
12 of the street's 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balderstone St Leonard's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Diner BB2 7LF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2026 |
| OCS Food Company BB2 7LF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Canberra Club at BAE Systems BB2 7LF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Bowland Restaurant @ BAE Systems BB2 7LF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| The Academy of Skills & Knowledge BB2 7LF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
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 | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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 8 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 repair and maintenance works, 5 October 2026 to 9 October 2026 (two-way signals) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BB2 7LB: 9 addresses of 40 in the postcode
- BB2 7FS: 7 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- BB2 7FT: 5 addresses of 9 in the postcode
- BB2 7LE: 4 addresses of 36 in the postcode
- BB2 7LD: 3 addresses of 9 in the postcode
- BB2 7LF: 3 addresses of 20 in the postcode
- BB2 7HX: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
- BB2 7HZ: 1 address of 5 in the postcode
All the streets in BB2 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.