Woodhead Road Simonstone, Ribble Valley
31 addresses across 1 postcode (BB12), about 350 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31800170.
- Sales: 31 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £345,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 7, E: 4, F: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 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 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Memorial Park, is about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 121 to 124 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Padiham Group Practice, about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 18 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £382,500 | £382,500 | £382,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £293,500 | £293,500 | £293,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £252,000 | £252,000 | £252,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £265,000 | £256,000 | £296,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £256,500 | £250,000 | £263,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £263,975 | £249,950 | £278,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £281,000 | £281,000 | £281,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £261,250 | £200,000 | £322,500 |
| 2010 | 2 | £228,750 | £212,500 | £245,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £293,500 | £292,000 | £295,000 |
| 2006 | 3 | £260,000 | £250,000 | £280,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2023 | 17 BB12 7PH | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2022 | 40 BB12 7PH | Detached | £382,500 | |
| 13 Jul 2022 | 40 BB12 7PH | Other | £382,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Jun 2021 | 44 BB12 7PH | Other | £485,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Jul 2018 | 18 BB12 7PH | Detached | £293,500 | |
| 20 Apr 2017 | 34 BB12 7PH | Detached | £252,000 | |
| 2 Dec 2016 | 19 BB12 7PH | Detached | £296,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2016 | 32 BB12 7PH | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2016 | 4 BB12 7PH | Detached | £256,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2015 | 6 BB12 7PH | Detached | £263,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2015 | 7 BB12 7PH | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2013 | 3 BB12 7PH | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 14 Jun 2013 | 8 BB12 7PH | Detached | £278,000 | |
| 13 Jul 2012 | 10 BB12 7PH | Detached | £281,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2011 | 14 BB12 7PH | Detached | £322,500 | |
| 29 Mar 2011 | 5 BB12 7PH | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2010 | 3 BB12 7PH | Detached | £212,500 | |
| 30 Apr 2010 | 18 BB12 7PH | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2008 | 32 BB12 7PH | Detached | £292,000 | |
| 9 May 2008 | 14 BB12 7PH | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2006 | 30 BB12 7PH | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 7 Jul 2006 | 14 BB12 7PH | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2006 | 19 BB12 7PH | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2005 | 32 BB12 7PH | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 10 Sep 2004 | 34 BB12 7PH | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2001 | 32 BB12 7PH | Detached | £112,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2001 | 26 BB12 7PH | Detached | £149,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2001 | 42 BB12 7PH | Detached | £120,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2000 | 6 BB12 7PH | Detached | £137,500 | |
| 12 Mar 1999 | 7 BB12 7PH | Detached | £99,950 | |
| 24 Jul 1997 | 36 BB12 7PH | Detached | £99,500 |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 140 m². Most common: House, detached (12); Bungalow, detached (4). Built: 1967-1975 (10); 1950-1966 (2); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (16 addresses)
- 1, Woodhead Road, Read
- 3, Woodhead Road, Read
- 4, Woodhead Road, Read
- 5, Woodhead Road, Read
- 6, Woodhead Road, Read
- 7, Woodhead Road, Read
- 8, Woodhead Road, Read
- 10, Woodhead Road, Read
- 11, Woodhead Road, Read
- 14 Woodhead Road, Read
- 17 Woodhead Road, Read
- 18, Woodhead Road, Read
- 19, Woodhead Road, Read
- 34, Woodhead Road, Read
- 40 WOODHEAD ROAD, READ
- 44 WOODHEAD ROAD, READ
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
Started, not reported finished by 31 October 2026
- 20 October 2026 to 16 November 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 26 October 2026 to 20 November 2026: CADENT GAS LIMITED, Utility asset works, give and take, on the footway, carriageway (major (paa) works)
Finished in the last three months
- 16 October 2026 to 20 October 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway (standard works)
- 1 September 2026 to 4 September 2026: BT, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
- 10 August 2026 to 12 August 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 31 addresses are between 121 m and 124 m above sea level (123 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BB12 7PH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hapton 13,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Huncoat 25,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Whalley (Lancashire) 81,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stork Hotel Read | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Whalley | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 45.8 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Padiham Group Practice | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Read & Simonstone Pharmacy | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 61 - 63 Church Street | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Calderstones Hospital | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Police station | Lancashire Police - Padiham Customer Service Reception | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Harwood Bar Garage, Blackburn Cashzone | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Memorial Park 6.2 ha | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 810 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,550 m² | 320 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,870 m² | 170 m |
Landmarks
13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pump House Dean | Valley | 650 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Haslost Wood | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Gooseleach Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Read Heights | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Badger Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Churn Clough Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 31 | 31 |
None of the street's 31 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read St John's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 360 m | No published inspection |
| Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendle Catering BB12 7JB | Other catering premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Stork Hotel BB12 7NZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 4 Good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Ribble Valley Forecourt Ltd BB12 7NZ | Retailers - other | 210 m | 4 Good | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Happy Village BB12 7PB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Read & Simonstone Constitutional Club BB12 7PB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Premier - Read Village Store BB12 7PB | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2026 |
| St. John's C of E Primary School BB12 7PE | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Simonstone St Peter's C of E School BB12 7HR | School/college/university | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (12); On or near Singleton Avenue (2); On or near Beauley Avenue (2); On or near Buckingham Drive (1); On or near Beaufort Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 0% | 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 | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 49% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility repair and maintenance works, 16 October 2026 to 21 October 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- BB12 7PH: 31 addresses
Nearby streets
Beaufort Close · Berkeley Drive · Woodside Road · Masterson Avenue · Harewood Avenue · Dawson Avenue · Singleton Avenue · Primrose Bank · Patrick Avenue · Beauley Avenue · Buckingham Drive · Windsor Close
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 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.