Town Pop. 1,990

Living in Barrow (Ribble Valley): Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barrow (Ribble Valley) comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 92/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 11 places in the BB7 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Barrow (Ribble Valley) sits 43 points above the BB7 district figure of 49/100. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (85) and safety (80). Below 30/100: healthcare (25), schools (27) and lifestyle (29). Wider context for the surrounding area: BB7 postcode district.

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Barrow (Ribble Valley) scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
117.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 87 crimes
↑ 188% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 86 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pendleton Road 17 crimes
  2. 2 Clitheroe Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 14 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
77
Green Space 34
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Good
  • Barrow URC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsBurnley General Hospital7 mi
Royal Preston Hospital12.6 mi
Fairfield Hospital17.1 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgerySabden & Whalley Medical Group1.4 mi
GP capacity1,477 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
92
Full fibre (FTTP)84.6%
available across Ribble Valley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 68 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate60.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.9%Unemployed1.6%Retired28.8%Student3.1%Other inactive5.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.3%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary14.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.9%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership75%
Among the least-deprived 8% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
65
Council tax Ribble Valley · 2026-27
A £1,591
B £1,857
C £2,122
D £2,387
E £2,917
F £3,448
G £3,978
H £4,774
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band B
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
38
Whalley 1.1 mi
Clitheroe 2.4 mi
Langho 3 mi
J8 M65 4.8 mi
J7 M65 4.9 mi
J8 M65 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £312,500 30
Detached £465,000 12
Semi-detached £282,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£223k £295k £369k £441k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Whalley 49 0.9 mi away ⇄
Billington (Ribble Valley) 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Clitheroe 63 2.4 mi away ⇄
Old Langho 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
Sabden 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Read 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hurst Green (Ribble Valley) 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Langho 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Great Harwood 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
Waddington (Ribble Valley) 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Simonstone 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
West Bradford 51 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barrow (Ribble Valley) a nice place to live?

Barrow (Ribble Valley) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Barrow (Ribble Valley) is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Barrow (Ribble Valley)?

Barrow (Ribble Valley) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 233 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barrow (Ribble Valley)?

Among the top-rated schools in Barrow (Ribble Valley) is Barrow URC Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Barrow (Ribble Valley) in total.

What are house prices like in Barrow (Ribble Valley)?

The current median house price in Barrow (Ribble Valley) is £312,500, around 10% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £465,000, semi-detached £282,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 30 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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