Windsor Close Read, Ribble Valley
19 addresses across 1 postcode (BB12), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31800175.
- Sales: 27 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £445,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 5, E: 4).
- 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 Hapton, about 3.9 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Memorial Park, is about 2.4 km away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 128 to 131 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Padiham Group Practice, about 2.8 km away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £445,000 | £445,000 | £445,000 |
| 2025 | 2 | £395,000 | £380,000 | £410,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £240,000 | £205,000 | £275,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £322,475 | £315,000 | £329,950 |
| 2007 | 2 | £305,000 | £290,000 | £320,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £265,000 | £250,000 | £280,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2026 | 1 BB12 7QH | Detached | £445,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2025 | 14 BB12 7QH | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2025 | 5 BB12 7QH | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 1 Apr 2021 | 19 BB12 7QH | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2020 | 4 BB12 7QH | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2018 | 16 BB12 7QH | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2017 | 17 BB12 7QH | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2016 | 1 BB12 7QH | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2016 | 6 BB12 7QH | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2015 | 15 BB12 7QH | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2014 | 21 BB12 7QH | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2008 | 17 BB12 7QH | Detached | £329,950 | |
| 27 Mar 2008 | 3 BB12 7QH | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 10 Sep 2007 | 4 BB12 7QH | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2007 | 11 BB12 7QH | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2006 | 14 BB12 7QH | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2006 | 15 BB12 7QH | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2005 | 6 BB12 7QH | Detached | £244,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2003 | 9 BB12 7QH | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 17 May 2002 | 21 BB12 7QH | Detached | £167,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2002 | 4 BB12 7QH | Detached | £149,950 | |
| 23 Jun 2000 | 10 BB12 7QH | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 4 Dec 1998 | 19 BB12 7QH | Detached | £118,000 | |
| 29 Dec 1997 | 2 BB12 7QH | Detached | £106,000 | |
| 7 Jun 1996 | 8 BB12 7QH | Detached | £112,500 | |
| 30 Nov 1995 | 4 BB12 7QH | Detached | £98,000 | |
| 9 Jun 1995 | 15 BB12 7QH | Detached | £95,000 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 119 m². Most common: House, detached (9); Bungalow, detached (3). Built: 1976-1982 (6); 1967-1975 (5); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (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 (52% of about 540 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
- 12 October 2026 to 23 October 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
- 12 October 2026 to 28 October 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
- 30 November 2026 to 18 December 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 128 m and 131 m above sea level (129 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB12 7QH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hapton 13,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km |
| Whalley (Lancashire) 81,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km | |
| Huncoat 25,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m, 8 within 800 m; nearest Stork Hotel Read | 370 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Whalley | 3.7 km |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.9 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 46.0 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Padiham Group Practice | 2.8 km |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Read & Simonstone Pharmacy | 470 m |
| NHS dentists | 61 - 63 Church Street | 2.4 km |
| Hospital | Calderstones Hospital | 5.1 km |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Padiham Customer Service Reception | 2.8 km |
| Cash machines | Harwood Bar Garage, Blackburn Cashzone | 3.0 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Memorial Park 6.2 ha | 2.4 km |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 810 m² | 480 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 8,550 m² | 210 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 7,870 m² | 370 m |
Landmarks
9 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Haslost Wood | Wood | 670 m north |
| Pump House Dean | Valley | 900 m east |
| Read Heights | Hill | 910 m north |
| Gooseleach Wood | Wood | 1.1 km south |
| Hodgeon Stone Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km north-west |
| Churn Clough Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km north-east |
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 | 18 | 19 |
1 of the street's 19 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 | 300 m | No published inspection |
| Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 760 m | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's C of E Primary School BB12 7PE | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Ribble Valley Forecourt Ltd BB12 7NZ | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Stork Hotel BB12 7NZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 4 Good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Pendle Catering BB12 7JB | Other catering premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Happy Village BB12 7PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Read & Simonstone Constitutional Club BB12 7PB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Premier - Read Village Store BB12 7PB | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Read Cricket Club BB12 7PN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2022 |
| The Fuzzy Duck BB12 7PN | Retailers - other | 440 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| The Honey Pot BB12 7PN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Singleton Avenue (2); On or near Straits Lane (1); On or near Buckingham Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 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
- BB12 7QH: 19 addresses of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Straits Lane · Patrick Avenue · Buckingham Drive · Turner Fold · Masterson Avenue · Berkeley Drive · Singleton Avenue · Woodhead Road · Beaufort Close · Nowell Grove · Greenacres · Meadow View
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.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.