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About

Barnoldswick ward sits in the westernmost part of the Pendle district, bordering the county of Lancashire. The area is centred on the historic market town of Barnoldswick, with its development historically linked to textiles and engineering. The landscape transitions from the town's urban core to the surrounding rural fringes, which include farmland and pockets of woodland leading towards the Pennine foothills.

The town's industrial heritage is visibly anchored by the Bancroft Shed engine house, a surviving symbol of its steam-powered weaving past. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs through the area, providing a linear green corridor for recreation. Local community life is focused around the town centre, with its mix of independent businesses and services serving the resident population.

Area overview

On average Barnoldswick has average deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barnoldswick is £41,009 per year. The median sale price in Barnoldswick is £148,500 (around £156 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £116,500 and £190,500. There are 4 schools in Barnoldswick: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Barnoldswick

Median price: £148,500
Price per sq ft: £156
Sales (last 12 months): 152
Typical range (middle 50%): £117K – £191K

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £148,500 (about £156 per square foot) in Barnoldswick area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £553,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnoldswick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£234,000£268
Semi-Detached24£198,975£248
Terraced115£135,000£149
Flats2£120,000£152

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barnoldswick

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnoldswick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£300,000£77,000£185,500£98,500
2017£241,250£62,500£155,000£97,000
2018£205,000£74,000£175,000£93,000
2019£250,000£84,950£184,995£107,500
2020£268,500£129,950£197,500£110,000
2021£265,000£90,000£215,000£117,500
2022£329,973£95,000£189,000£131,000
2023£310,000£145,000£217,500£130,000
2024£310,000£40,000£222,500£135,000
2025£272,475£139,000£230,000£137,250
2026£344,500£120,000£214,975£131,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnoldswick.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnoldswick.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190£104£172£102
2017£191£86£178£105
2018£222£127£184£114
2019£227£181£199£112
2020£235£178£189£114
2021£230£186£213£132
2022£267£290£198£143
2023£249£160£225£142
2024£342£71£259£138
2025£265£198£236£149
2026£262£152£268£149
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barnoldswick.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barnoldswick in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Pendle district.

Band A£1,760
Band B£2,053
Band C£2,347
Band D£2,640
Band E£3,227
Band F£3,814
Band G£4,400
Band H£5,280

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Barnoldswick ward.

Local councillors

Chris Church

Barnoldswick - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats