Oak Close Barrow, Ribble Valley
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB7), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31801998.
- Sales: 52 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £210,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 8, E: 1).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Whalley (Lancashire), about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Ribble Valley Rememberence Park, is about 940 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 77 to 79 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Whalley Medical Centre, about 2 km (1.3 miles) away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 46% 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 violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £204,250 | £195,000 | £213,500 |
| 2022 | 1 | £192,000 | £192,000 | £192,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £215,000 | £180,000 | £250,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £175,250 | £158,000 | £192,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £140,000 | £140,000 | £140,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £152,000 | £152,000 | £152,000 |
| 2013 | 4 | £132,375 | £132,000 | £140,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £152,200 | £152,200 | £152,200 |
| 2007 | 1 | £159,950 | £159,950 | £159,950 |
| 2005 | 3 | £139,950 | £132,000 | £185,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £85,000 | £85,000 | £85,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2025 | 15 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2024 | 8 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 9 Jul 2024 | 17 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £213,500 | |
| 2 Aug 2022 | 12 BB7 9FH | Terraced | £192,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2021 | 3 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2021 | 16 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2019 | 1 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £192,500 | |
| 29 Mar 2019 | 12 BB7 9FH | Terraced | £158,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2017 | 11 BB7 9FH | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 2 Dec 2016 | 8 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £152,000 | |
| 6 Dec 2013 | 8 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £132,250 | |
| 2 Aug 2013 | 15 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2013 | 12 BB7 9FH | Terraced | £132,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2013 | 14 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £132,500 | |
| 15 Feb 2008 | 10 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £152,200 | |
| 23 Mar 2007 | 3 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £159,950 | |
| 30 Sep 2005 | 7 BB7 9FH | Terraced | £139,950 | |
| 24 Jun 2005 | 1 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2005 | 10 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £132,000 | |
| 23 May 2003 | 8 BB7 9FH | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2002 | 17 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £97,450 | |
| 15 Nov 2002 | 9 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 3 May 2002 | 16 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2001 | 7 BB7 9FH | Terraced | £63,500 | |
| 28 Aug 2001 | 14 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £59,950 | |
| 4 Jul 2001 | 9 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 8 Jun 2001 | 2 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £73,995 | |
| 1 Jun 2001 | 3 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £59,500 | |
| 18 May 2001 | 2 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £73,995 | |
| 7 Jun 2000 | 8 BB7 9FH | Terraced | £55,350 | |
| 10 Dec 1999 | 14 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £50,000 | |
| 25 Aug 1999 | 15 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £55,000 | |
| 16 Aug 1999 | 1 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £64,500 | |
| 5 Feb 1999 | 3 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £49,000 | |
| 11 Dec 1998 | 10 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £50,500 | |
| 4 Nov 1998 | 5 BB7 9FH | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 11 Sep 1998 | 4 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 15 Jan 1998 | 2 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £62,950 | |
| 22 Mar 1996 | 12 BB7 9FH | Terraced | £49,950 | New build. |
| 24 Nov 1995 | 7 BB7 9FH | Terraced | £49,950 | New build. |
| 23 Nov 1995 | 10 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £49,950 | New build. |
| 29 Sep 1995 | 8 BB7 9FH | Terraced | £50,950 | New build. |
| 15 Sep 1995 | 14 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £49,950 | New build. |
| 31 Aug 1995 | 9 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £59,450 | New build. |
| 25 Aug 1995 | 17 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £53,500 | New build. |
| 25 Aug 1995 | 15 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £50,250 | New build. |
| 25 Aug 1995 | 11 BB7 9FH | Terraced | £48,250 | New build. |
| 11 Aug 1995 | 3 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £49,950 | New build. |
| 19 Jul 1995 | 5 BB7 9FH | Terraced | £48,950 | New build. |
| 2 Jun 1995 | 4 BB7 9FH | Semi-detached | £49,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 60 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (9); House, end-terrace (3); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1991-1995 (9); 1996-2002 (2); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12); rented (private) (2).
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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Waste Water Treatment Works Whalley Road Barrow BB7 9AP: up to 3 homes, permissioned (380 m)
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 17 addresses are between 77 m and 79 m above sea level (78 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB7 9FD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB7 9FH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Whalley (Lancashire) 81,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Clitheroe 265,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Langho 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Whiteacre Lane Lamb Roe | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Whalley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 48.8 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Whalley Medical Centre | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Whalley Pharmacy | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Ellison And Griffiths | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Calderstones Hospital | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Constabulary | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Barrow - Holm Road PFS, Whalley Road Cashzone | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Ribble Valley Rememberence Park 1,850 m² | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,780 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,110 m² | 260 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 850 m² | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Three high crosses in St Mary's churchyard, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Three high crosses in St Mary's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Acres | Wood | 350 m east |
| Elbow Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Lawsonsteads Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Light Clough | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Audley Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Turn Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.3 | 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 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow URC Primary School United Reformed Church | Primary | 4–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whalley Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headstrong Health Ltd BB7 9BN | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 24 Feb 2025 |
| RDH Fitness Solutions Ltd BB7 9BQ | Other catering premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Kids Planet Barrow BB7 9BQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Loom Loft Furniture & Interiors BB7 9FL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Crystal Care Collection Care Home BB7 9AZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2025 |
| The Eagle at Barrow BB7 9AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Choi Gan Vegetarian Cantonese Restaurant BB7 9AU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd BB7 9WF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Asda Express Barrow BB7 9WF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| KFC - BarrowBrook BB7 9WF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Starbucks BB7 9WF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Subway BB7 9WF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Greggs BB7 9WF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Barrow Primary School BB7 9AZ | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Bay Horse BB7 9AZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ivy Bank (8); On or near Oaklea Gardens (5); On or near Barrow Brook Close (5); On or near Rowan Way (4); On or near Blackthorn Drive (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 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) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
Chestnut Crescent · Ormerod Terrace · Warrington Terrace · Ormerod Terrace · Birch Grove · Ash Close · Aspen Crescent · Poplar Way · Parlock Crescent · Blackthorn Drive · Barrow Brook Close · Willow Drive
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.