About Broad Clough

Broad Clough is a small settlement located in the Ribble Valley district of Lancashire, England. It lies within the OL13 postcode area and is situated near the village of Whalley. The area is characterised by its rural setting, with open fields and scattered residential properties. The name 'Broad Clough' suggests a wide valley or hollow, typical of the local topography. The community is quiet and largely residential, with a mix of older and more modern homes. The surrounding countryside offers walking opportunities and is part of the broader landscape of the West Pennine Moors. While it does not have a large commercial centre, it benefits from proximity to nearby towns such as Clitheroe and Blackburn, which provide essential services and amenities. The area is accessible by road and is served by local bus routes.

School Ratings in Broad Clough

Families in Broad Clough have access to 60 local schools. The Maden Community & Children's Centre and Bacup Nursery School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Broad Clough

Homes sell for an average of £158K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £99K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Broad Clough

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Broad Clough, with 33 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Broad Clough

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Broad Clough within the more deprived parts of England. A higher proportion of working-age residents face employment challenges compared to the national picture. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Broad Clough

Broadband services in Broad Clough range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,764 sales

Average Price £158K
£450 — £1.43M
Detached £268K 573
Semi £161K 507
Terraced £99K 1,414
Flat £90K 40

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

35 Primary
7 Secondary
18 Other
Bacup Nursery School Nursery Outstanding 0.3 miles Bacup Thorn Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles The Maden Community & Children's Centre Outstanding 0.5 miles Northern Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary Inadequate 0.8 miles Bacup St Saviour's Community Primary School Primary Good 1 miles St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Stacksteads, Bacup Primary 1.1 miles Sharneyford Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School Primary Good 1.2 miles Britannia Community Primary School Primary Good 1.5 miles The Valley Leadership Academy Secondary Requires Improvement 1.6 miles St Anne's Church of England Primary School Primary Good 1.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Broad Clough IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Broad Clough experiences higher levels of deprivation than much of England. Employment and income indicators fall below the national average, though the area benefits from targeted regeneration and community support programmes.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
4/10
Employment
3/10
Education
4/10
Health
3/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
3/10
4,238 Children (0-15) 20%
13,116 Working Age 62%
5,139 Older (60+) 24%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 43.2% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 20.6% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Broad Clough 166 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Broad Clough are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

64 Violence & Sexual Offences
33 Anti-Social Behaviour
15 Criminal Damage & Arson
14 Shoplifting
9 Other Theft
8 Burglary
8 Public Order
5 Other Crime
4 Drugs
3 Weapons
2 Vehicle Crime
1 Robbery
Local Policing
Lancashire Bacup Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Todmorden Train Station 4.4 miles
Walsden Train Station 4.4 miles
Burnley Manchester Road Train Station 5.7 miles
Burnley Central Train Station 6.1 miles
Littleborough Train Station 6.3 miles
Rose Grove Train Station 6.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Greave 0.6 miles Bacup 0.6 miles Huttock Top 0.6 miles Rockcliffe 0.9 miles Belgrave 1.2 miles Sharneyford 1.4 miles Higher Hogshead 1.4 miles Weir 1.4 miles Dean 1.4 miles Nun Hills 1.4 miles Rake Head 1.8 miles Stacksteads 1.8 miles

Local Government

District Rossendale
County Lancashire
Ward Greensclough
Constituency Rossendale and Darwen
Parish Rossendale, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in OL13 30 shown View all streets

A681 5 Abbey Street 1 Acorn Street 1 Acre Avenue 1 Acre Mill Road 2 Acre View 1 Albert Terrace 4 Alder Street 1 Alma Street 2 Anderson Close 2 Anvil Street 2 Arthur Street 1 Ash Street 1 Ashworth Street 2 Atherton Street 1 Atherton Way 1 Back Hope Street 1 Back Rushton Street 1 Bacup Old Road 2 Baldwin Street 1 Bank House Lane 2 Bankfield Street 2 Bankside Close 1 Bankside Lane 7 Beaufort Road 2 Beaumont Close 1 Beaver Terrace 2 Beech Close 1 Beech Street 1 Birch Street 1

Postcodes in OL13 50 shown View all postcodes

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