Tintern Close Read, Ribble Valley
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (BB12), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31800830.
5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £290,000 across 2 sales. 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2, E: 1, F: 1). 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Ribble Valley costs £2,387 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Hapton, about 3.5 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Memorial Park, is about 2.1 km away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 101 to 105 m above sea level. 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Padiham Group Practice, about 2.6 km away. About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 15 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 | 2 | £290,000 | £280,000 | £300,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £252,500 | £252,500 | £252,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £224,950 | £224,950 | £224,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | 7 BB12 7SS | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 4 BB12 7SS | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2024 | 2 BB12 7SS | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2021 | 6 BB12 7SS | Detached | £252,500 | |
| 2 Jun 2017 | 1 BB12 7SS | Detached | £224,950 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 112 m². Most common: House, detached (3); Bungalow, detached (3). Built: 1976-1982 (2); 1950-1966 (2); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
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 B (29% of about 660 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
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 6 October 2026 to 8 October 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BB12 7SS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BB12 7PY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 101 m and 105 m above sea level (103 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB12 7PY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BB12 7SS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hapton 13,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km |
| Huncoat 25,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km | |
| Whalley (Lancashire) 81,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m, 8 within 800 m; nearest Constitutional Club Read | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Whalley | 4.0 km |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.7 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 46.1 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Padiham Group Practice | 2.6 km |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Read & Simonstone Pharmacy | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 61 - 63 Church Street | 2.2 km |
| Hospital | Accrington Victoria Hospital | 5.1 km |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Padiham Customer Service Reception | 2.6 km |
| Cash machines | Harwood Bar Garage, Blackburn Cashzone | 2.6 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Memorial Park 6.2 ha | 2.1 km |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 810 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 120 m |
Landmarks
12 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gooseleach Wood | Wood | 520 m south |
| New Plantation | Wood | 840 m south-west |
| Pump House Dean | Valley | 940 m north-east |
| Bridge Hey Wood | Wood | 1.0 km west |
| Read Heights | Hill | 1.5 km north |
| Churn Clough Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.1 | 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 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read St John's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 330 m | No published inspection |
| Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 680 m | No published inspection |
| Altham St James Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Village BB12 7PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Read & Simonstone Constitutional Club BB12 7PB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Premier - Read Village Store BB12 7PB | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Ribble Valley Forecourt Ltd BB12 7NZ | Retailers - other | 290 m | 4 Good | 30 Jun 2025 |
| St. John's C of E Primary School BB12 7PE | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Stork Hotel BB12 7NZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 4 Good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| The Honey Pot BB12 7PN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Read Cricket Club BB12 7PN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2022 |
| The Fuzzy Duck BB12 7PN | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Pendle Catering BB12 7JB | Other catering premises | 430 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Campbell Street (3); On or near Victoria Lodge (3); On or near Worthalls Road (2); On or near Whalley Road (2); On or near Sawley Avenue (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 62% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 1% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 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 7 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
Waverley Close · Westminster Close · Byland Close · Fountains Avenue · Furness Avenue · Hambledon View · Kirkstall Avenue · Sawley Avenue · Campbell Street · Victoria Lodge · Tennyson Avenue · Westfield Avenue
All the streets in BB12 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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.