Meadow Close Ribble Valley
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB7), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31802206.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £272,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (B: 13).
- 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 C; 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 Whalley (Lancashire), about 340 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 52 to 53 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Whalley Medical Centre, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | £272,000 | £255,000 | £290,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £379,950 | £379,950 | £379,950 |
| 2017 | 6 | £296,995 | £259,995 | £424,995 |
| 2016 | 7 | £319,995 | £214,995 | £329,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | 3 BB7 9YA | Semi-detached | £272,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Jun 2026 | 5 BB7 9YA | Semi-detached | £290,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 May 2026 | 1 BB7 9YA | Semi-detached | £255,000 | Leasehold. |
| 21 May 2024 | 8 BB7 9YA | Detached | £340,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Sep 2021 | 10 BB7 9YA | Detached | £379,950 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Sep 2021 | 10 BB7 9YA | Detached | £379,950 | New build. |
| 8 Jun 2017 | 2 BB7 9YA | Detached | £346,595 | New build. |
| 10 Feb 2017 | 15 BB7 9YA | Detached | £424,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 27 Jan 2017 | 10 BB7 9YA | Detached | £323,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 27 Jan 2017 | 4 BB7 9YA | Detached | £269,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 27 Jan 2017 | 6 BB7 9YA | Detached | £259,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 26 Jan 2017 | 8 BB7 9YA | Detached | £259,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 21 Dec 2016 | 12 BB7 9YA | Detached | £329,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 9 Dec 2016 | 11 BB7 9YA | Detached | £323,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 31 Oct 2016 | 7 BB7 9YA | Detached | £319,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 31 Oct 2016 | 9 BB7 9YA | Detached | £319,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 21 Oct 2016 | 1 BB7 9YA | Semi-detached | £214,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 13 Oct 2016 | 3 BB7 9YA | Semi-detached | £214,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 30 Sep 2016 | 5 BB7 9YA | Semi-detached | £214,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 112 m². Most common: House, detached (7); House (6). Built: 2015 (13).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
- 1, Meadow Close, Whalley
- 2, Meadow Close, Whalley
- 3, Meadow Close, Whalley
- 4, Meadow Close, Whalley
- 5, Meadow Close, Whalley
- 6, Meadow Close, Whalley
- 7, Meadow Close, Whalley
- 8, Meadow Close, Whalley
- 9, Meadow Close, Whalley
- 10, Meadow Close, Whalley
- 11, Meadow Close, Whalley
- 12, Meadow Close, Whalley
- 15, Meadow Close, Whalley
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 C (21% of about 1,070 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)
- 1 to 7 George Street, Whalley, BB7 9TH: up to 7 homes, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Queen Mary Terrace and Bridge Terrace, Mitton Road, Whalley, BB7 9JS: up to 16 homes, permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB7 9YA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| BB7 9XX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 52 m and 53 m above sea level (53 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB7 9XX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB7 9YA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Whalley (Lancashire) 81,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 340 m |
| Langho 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Clitheroe 265,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hayhurst Road Whalley | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Whalley | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 49.4 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whalley Medical Centre | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whalley Pharmacy | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ellison And Griffiths | 390 m |
| Hospital | Calderstones Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Constabulary | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 350 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,650 m² | 360 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,990 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.3 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 850 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary and All Saints, a listed building (Grade I), 500 m (0.3 miles) south. 25 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary and All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 500 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Three high crosses in St Mary's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 520 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Sands Cottage | Listed building, Grade II* | 540 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| North West Gateway (Formerly Included As An Integral Part of Whalley Abbey) | Listed building, Grade I | 610 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Whalley Cistercian abbey | Scheduled monument | 640 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Whalley Bridge | Scheduled monument | 780 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Archbishop's Wood | Wood | 700 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Spring Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Lawsonsteads Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Turn Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Butler Clough | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Hodder Foot | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.6 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whalley Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Barrow URC Primary School United Reformed Church | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partou Whalley Meadows BB7 9SE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Tom's Cooked Meats BB7 9SE | Manufacturers/packers | 190 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Fresh Off The Hook - Ribble Valley BB7 9SE | Manufacturers/packers | 190 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Flavours BB7 9SE | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Farnsworths Fresh Foods (Wholesale) Ltd BB7 9SE | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Whalley Sports Club BB7 9RX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Oct 2018 |
| Whalley Wine Shop BB7 9SW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Whalley News BB7 9SW | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2025 |
| CJ's BB7 9SW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2026 |
| King Street Kitchen BB7 9SW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| The Croft Rest Home BB7 9SN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Spar BB7 9TH | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Deux Amis BB7 9TH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| The Whalley Wine Bar BB7 9SW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Whalley C of E School BB7 9SY | School/college/university | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Meadow Close (4); On or near Barley Close (3); On or near Riddings Lane (3); On or near The Sidings (2); On or near Limefield Avenue (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 5% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 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) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 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 | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 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
Nearby streets
Grasscroft Way · Cornfield Close · Vihiers Close · Hayhurst Road · Barley Close · Riddings Lane · Limefield Avenue · The Sidings · Hayhurst Close · The Grove · Mitton Road · Abbey Road
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.