Stanley Gate Mellor, Ribble Valley
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB2), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31801074.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £215,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, D: 5).
- 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 D; 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 Ramsgreave and Wilpshire, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Corporation Park, is about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 184 to 187 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Limefield Surgery, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away.
- People: About 560 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 29 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 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £172,500 | £172,500 | £172,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £219,000 | £219,000 | £219,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £197,950 | £197,950 | £197,950 |
| 2005 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £88,950 | £88,950 | £88,950 |
| 2001 | 1 | £91,500 | £91,500 | £91,500 |
| 1999 | 2 | £69,975 | £65,000 | £74,950 |
| 1998 | 3 | £58,000 | £10,500 | £58,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2024 | 5 BB2 7ET | Semi-detached | £215,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 May 2018 | 10 BB2 7ET | Semi-detached | £172,500 | |
| 31 May 2017 | 2 BB2 7ET | Semi-detached | £165,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Dec 2014 | 12 BB2 7ET | Semi-detached | £219,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2013 | 3 BB2 7ET | Detached | £260,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Jun 2006 | 6 BB2 7ET | Semi-detached | £197,950 | |
| 18 Nov 2005 | 6 BB2 7ET | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2002 | 7 BB2 7ET | Semi-detached | £88,950 | |
| 26 Nov 2001 | 6 BB2 7ET | Semi-detached | £91,500 | |
| 15 Sep 1999 | 3 BB2 7ET | Detached | £74,950 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Feb 1999 | 7 BB2 7ET | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 28 Sep 1998 | 3 BB2 7ET | Detached | £10,500 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Apr 1998 | 1 BB2 7ET | Detached | £58,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Apr 1998 | 1 BB2 7ET | Detached | £58,000 | |
| 26 Jul 1996 | 12 BB2 7ET | Semi-detached | £50,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 75 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (4); Bungalow, detached (1); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (3); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 D (33% of about 720 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 31 October 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 12 addresses are between 184 m and 187 m above sea level (185 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB2 7EP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB2 7ET | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ramsgreave and Wilpshire 92,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Blackburn 1.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Mill Hill (Lancs) 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Traders Arms Mellor | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Blackburn Town Centre | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Park on Longsight Road, BB2 | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 49.8 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Limefield Surgery | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mellor Pharmacy | 180 m |
| NHS dentists | New Bank Road (Dental Surgery) | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Hospital | The Beardswood Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Blackburn Police | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | EG on the move - West End, Preston New Road Cashzone | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Corporation Park 22 ha | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 810 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 140 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,500 m² | 250 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman signal station on Mellor Moor, a scheduled monument, 520 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman signal station on Mellor Moor | Scheduled monument | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Woodfold Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Corporation Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| The Rann | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Mammon Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Jeffery Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Billinge Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Long Dingle | Valley | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.9 | 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 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Osbaldeston | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lammack Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneStop Village Store BB2 7ER | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| The Traders Arms BB2 7EW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| The Millstone at Mellor BB2 7JR | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 270 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Frank Littler & Sons Ltd BB2 7JR | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2026 |
| St Mary's C of E School BB2 7JL | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fouracre (9); On or near Carter Fold (8); On or near Parking Area (5); On or near Hob Green (4); On or near Stanley Gate (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 61% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 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 | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Arley Rise · Fouracre · Nickey Lane · Hob Green · Carter Fold · Weavers Fold · St Mary's Gardens · St Mary's Gardens · St Mary's Gardens
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.