Shepherds Close Barrow, Ribble Valley
13 addresses across 1 postcode (BB7), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31802430.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £520,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6, C: 6).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- 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 2 km (1.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Ribble Valley Rememberence Park, is about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) 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 88 to 90 m above sea level.
- Noise: 13 of its 13 addresses are 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: 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £520,000 | £520,000 | £520,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | £384,950 | £369,950 | £479,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2025 | 1 BB7 9LA | Detached | £520,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2023 | 2 BB7 9LA | Semi-detached | £384,950 | New build. |
| 10 Nov 2023 | 4 BB7 9LA | Semi-detached | £369,950 | New build. |
| 29 Oct 2023 | 3 BB7 9LA | Detached | £479,950 | New build. |
| 30 May 2022 | 5 BB7 9LA | Other | £550,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Jul 2021 | 5 BB7 9LA | Other | £550,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: Flat (6); House, semi-detached (4); House, detached (2). Built: 2021 (12).
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 (810 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 88 m and 90 m above sea level (89 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB7 9LA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Whalley (Lancashire) 81,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Clitheroe 265,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Langho 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Business Village Barrow | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Whalley | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 48.3 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 (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Calderstones Hospital | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Constabulary | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Barrow - Holm Road PFS, Whalley Road Cashzone | 260 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Ribble Valley Rememberence Park 1,850 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,780 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,110 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 850 m² | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Vicarage House, a listed building (Grade I), 790 m (0.5 miles) south-east. 5 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 | 790 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Acres | Wood | 180 m south-west |
| Light Clough | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Elbow Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Lawsonsteads Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Audley Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Turn Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
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) | 8.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 7 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 13 |
13 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow URC Primary School United Reformed Church | Primary | 4–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loom Loft Furniture & Interiors BB7 9FL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Asda Express Barrow BB7 9WF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 260 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| KFC - BarrowBrook BB7 9WF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Starbucks BB7 9WF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Subway BB7 9WF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Greggs BB7 9WF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd BB7 9WF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Kids Planet Barrow BB7 9BQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| RDH Fitness Solutions Ltd BB7 9BQ | Other catering premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sheepfold Crescent (7); On or near Waterside Reach (6); On or near Northacre Drive (3); On or near Whiteacre Lane (1).
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 9LA: 13 addresses
Nearby streets
Oak Tree Drive · Waterside Reach · Sheepfold Crescent · Holm Road · Whitethorne Fold · Northacre Drive · Holly Road · North Road · Whiteacre Lane · Hey Road · Lodge Close · Hazelnut Court
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.