Wilkin Square Clitheroe, Ribble Valley
1 address across 1 postcode (BB7), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31801110.
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 A; 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 Clitheroe, about 450 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 78 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pendleside Medical Pract, about 470 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 200 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 35% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 120 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 A (49% of about 790 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 1.0 km
- Wilkin Square, Clitheroe, permissioned (10 m)
- Wilkin Square, Clitheroe: up to 5 homes, permissioned (20 m)
- Peel Street Business Estate Peel Street Clitheroe BB7 1RA: up to 7 homes, pending decision (120 m)
- Rossendale House, York Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DL: up to 9 homes, permissioned (490 m)
- 32 Hall Street, Clitheroe, BB7 1HJ: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (510 m)
- B Dent Ltd., Littlemoor Mill, Whalley Road, Clitheroe,: up to 34 homes, permissioned (950 m)
- B Dent Ltd, Littlemoor Mill,Whalley Road, Clitheroe, not permissioned (950 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 22 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 5 low and 0 very low.
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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 78 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB7 1AQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Clitheroe 265,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 450 m |
| Whalley (Lancashire) 81,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km | |
| Langho 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.2 km | |
| Bus stops | 21 stops within 400 m, 55 within 800 m; nearest Pendle Club Clitheroe Town Centre | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Whalley | 5.4 km |
| Car parks | Edisford Road Car Park | 1.6 km |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 420 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 48.0 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Pendleside Medical Pract | 470 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Boots | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Wellgate Dental Practice | 320 m |
| Hospital | Clitheroe Community Hospital | 2.4 km |
| Police station | Ribble Valley Police | 380 m |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m; nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 7.4 ha | 130 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,260 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 4.4 ha | 160 m |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 6,660 m² | 310 m |
Within 800 m: 5 parks and gardens, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Clitheroe Castle; medieval enclosure castle, a scheduled monument, 180 m west. 106 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Clitheroe Castle; medieval enclosure castle | Scheduled monument | 180 m west |
| Clitheroe Castle | Listed building, Grade I | 180 m north-west |
| Clitheroe Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 250 m west |
| Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene | Listed building, Grade II* | 480 m north |
| Eadsford (or Edisford) Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Boy Bank Wood | Wood | 1.2 km north-west |
| Dog House Wood | Wood | 1.3 km north-west |
| Hall Wood | Wood | 1.5 km north-west |
| Cross Hill | Hill | 1.8 km north |
| Barrow Clough | Valley | 1.8 km south-west |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 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 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 50 m | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ribblesdale Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 210 m | No published inspection |
| Ribblesdale School | All-through | 4–16 | 340 m | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe | Primary | 4–11 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| Clitheroe Royal Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 550 m | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Clitheroe Brookside Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 630 m | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Clitheroe Pendle Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 810 m | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Edisford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.0 km | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old School Rooms BB7 1AG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 4 Good | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Francesco's BB7 1AG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| St Michael & St John's School BB7 1AG | School/college/university | 50 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Pendle Club Luncheon Club BB7 1AG | Other catering premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Local Convenienvce Store BB7 1BE | Retailers - other | 90 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bengal Masala BB7 1BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| The Emporium BB7 1BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Castle Chippy BB7 1BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Sainsbury's BB7 1BE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Jungle BB7 1BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Moor Cafe Bistro BB7 1BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Sauce Box BB7 1BE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| The Range BB7 1AU | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Banana News BB7 1BE | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Brown Cow BB7 1AJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Other theft | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Moor Lane (29); On or near Brotherton Meadows (17); On or near Castle Gate (16); On or near Supermarket (15); On or near Queensway (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 35% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 52% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 28% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 12% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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 1AQ: 1 address of 28 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Bayley Fold · Moor Lane · Waterloo Road · Strang Stee · Castle Street · Brotherton Meadows · Woone Lane · Carlton Place · Candlemakers Court · Brotherton Meadows · Grafton Street · Brotherton Meadow
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.