Welcome to Clitheroe

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Introduction

Clitheroe () is a town and civil parish in the Borough of Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England; it is located 34 miles (55 km) north-west of Manchester. It is near the Forest of Bowland and is often used as a base for tourists visiting the area. In 2018, the Clitheroe built-up area had an estimated population of 16,279.The town's most notable building is Clitheroe Castle, which is said to be one of the smallest Norman keeps in Great Britain. Several manufacturing companies have sites here, including Dugdale Nutrition, Hanson Cement, Johnson Matthey and Tarmac.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

965 hectares

Population

16,360 (2021)

Density

1,695 people/km2

Mean age

41.7

Ward

Edisford & Low Moor

District

Ribble Valley

Postcodes

BB7

ONS ID

E04005253


Council

Contact details for Clitheroe Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Clitheroe Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Clitheroe Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Clitheroe Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Clitheroe Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Clitheroe Parish.

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Local News

Castle Street Clitheroe shops to stay open during works: council

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Castle Street Clitheroe shops to stay open during works: council

Published: 23rd Apr 2024

Ribble Valley signs off 68-bed Clitheroe care home

Hosted and licensed by Place North West

Ribble Valley signs off 68-bed Clitheroe care home

Published: 15th Jan 2024

Clitheroe eatery wins two prestigious awards at Ribble Valley Business Awards

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Clitheroe eatery wins two prestigious awards at Ribble Valley Business Awards

Published: 27th Mar 2024