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About

The Boulsworth & Foulridge ward encompasses a distinct mix of rural upland and settled lowland within Pendle. The area is dominated by Boulsworth Hill, a prominent moorland plateau whose slopes define the western boundary. This open countryside, characterised by rough grazing and reservoirs, contrasts with the more contained communities in the valleys below. The landscape's geology and history of millstone quarrying are evident in the terrain.

The village of Foulridge, situated around its canal basin and reservoir, forms a central hub. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal passes through here, including the notable Foulridge Tunnel. Land use is largely agricultural, with some smaller-scale industrial heritage linked to the canal's historical trade. The ward's character is fundamentally shaped by the relationship between the high moorland and the waterways and settlements at its edge.

Area overview

On average Boulsworth & Foulridge has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Boulsworth & Foulridge is £44,435 per year. There are 5 schools in Boulsworth & Foulridge: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Boulsworth & Foulridge is home to around 7,868 people, with a population density of about 154.1 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Boulsworth & Foulridge Population
7,868
Population density
154.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.33(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.2(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.57(+29%)
Burglary
5.47(-1%)
Public order
4.45(-56%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,544
95.91%
Other White
110
1.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
42
0.53%
Pakistani
30
0.38%
Irish
27
0.34%
Total population: 7,866

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,136
32.39%
Level 3 (A level)
1,258
19.08%
No qualifications
1,057
16.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
854
12.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
608
9.22%
Total 16+ residents: 6,595

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,542
43.92%
Owns with a mortgage
1,192
33.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
431
12.28%
Other social rented
176
5.01%
Social rents from council
80
2.28%
Total households: 3,511

Property prices in Boulsworth & Foulridge

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£231
Sales (last 12 months)126
Typical range (middle 50%)£147K – £299K

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £231 per square foot) in Boulsworth & Foulridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boulsworth & Foulridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£358,000£262
Semi-Detached30£227,500£270
Terraced68£167,500£195
Flats3£145,000£221

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Boulsworth & Foulridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boulsworth & Foulridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£309,750£131,738£183,475£124,000
2017£295,000£135,000£190,000£122,875
2018£302,500£142,500£185,000£137,000
2019£326,500£88,000£190,000£120,000
2020£299,995£87,500£199,000£124,000
2021£316,995£209,975£206,250£153,500
2022£350,000£119,500£219,995£149,950
2023£368,000£150,000£212,500£155,000
2024£403,750£89,500£248,500£148,500
2025£375,000£156,225£250,000£160,000
2026£345,000£100,000£215,000£170,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boulsworth & Foulridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boulsworth & Foulridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£199£165£180£139
2017£199£157£174£133
2018£187£111£167£144
2019£211£133£194£138
2020£244£137£204£153
2021£247£212£227£163
2022£263£159£248£172
2023£276£160£252£159
2024£291£114£258£175
2025£260£178£261£184
2026£272£165£222£226
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boulsworth & Foulridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Boulsworth & Foulridge in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Boulsworth & Foulridge

Is Boulsworth & Foulridge safe?

Boulsworth & Foulridge records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Boulsworth & Foulridge?

The median sale price in Boulsworth & Foulridge is £210,000 (about £231 per square foot) based on 126 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Boulsworth & Foulridge?

Boulsworth & Foulridge has 4 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Boulsworth & Foulridge?

Boulsworth & Foulridge scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Boulsworth & Foulridge sits around rank 20,474 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Boulsworth & Foulridge?

The average household income in Boulsworth & Foulridge is around £44,435 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Boulsworth & Foulridge?

Boulsworth & Foulridge is represented by 1 elected councillor: Alan Mark Whitehead (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Boulsworth & Foulridge

BB87RE

Rowan Drive

BB87NY

Meadow Close

BB87HA

Keighley Road

BB88PZ

Boulsworth & Foulridge

BB87HZ

Millbrook Court

BB87NS

Alma Avenue

BB87JZ

Waller Hill

BB87DY

Cockhill Lane

BB88NX

Colne Road

BB88PT

Hollin Hall

BB88BS

New Row

BB87PP

Warehouse Lane

BB87HD

Keighley Road

BB87AZ

St Michaels Court

BB80BE

Cleveland Street

BB87LF

Railway Street

BB87PH

Causeway

BB88SN

Lane House

BB87LP

Mount View

BB87LN

Boulsworth & Foulridge

BB88NH

Forest Bank

BB88BP

Pendle View

BB87NA

Barnoldswick Road

BB88TF

Skipton Road

BB87PW

Cromwell Street

BB88PN

Burnley Road

BB87HX

Keighley Road

BB87RA

Langdale Rise

BB87PN

Abner Row

BB88NS

Coal Pit Lane

BB88PW

Burnley Road

BB87JD

Carriers's Row

BB87PD

Skipton Old Road

BB87LJ

Reedymoor Lane

BB87JQ

Lady Hartley Court

BB87PA

Noyna Avenue

BB88PY

Hollin Hall

BB88RJ

Hall Meadows

BB87LS

County Brook Lane

BB87JA

Southfield Terrace

BB88PJ

Green Meadow

BB87AG

Favordale Road

BB87BT

Holme Street

BB80RL

Lilac Street

BB87JF

Sir William Hartley Court

BB87BE

Standroyd Road

BB87HP

Kingsley Road

BB88PR

Burnley Road

BB88RH

Sydney Terrace

BB88SL

Bank Street

BB87AD

Skipton Old Road

BB87EH

Lancashire Moor Road

BB87DD

Thirlmere Avenue

BB88QF

Pave Lane

BB87NP

Skipton Road

BB87ED

Skipton Old Road

BB88NZ

Garden Square

BB88RY

Foulds Terrace

BB87EQ

School Lane

BB88TH

Rye Croft

BB88DE

Rosley Street

BB88QE

Hollin Hall

BB87DF

Venables Avenue

BB87HU

Keighley Road

BB88RN

Dean Street

BB88BJ

Boulsworth & Foulridge

BB88PE

Proctor Croft

BB87QN

Noyna Road

BB87HW

Sheridan Road

BB88QZ

Chapel Close

BB88BT

Hill Top

BB87DX

The Castle

BB88BW

Wellhead

BB88RS

Stunstead Road

BB87DP

Venables Avenue

BB87RD

Castle Court

BB87EU

Weavers Way

BB88BZ

Thornfield Terrace

BB87EP

Skipton Old Road

BB87PY

Skipton Road

BB87PT

Ormerod Terrace

BB88NW

Weavers Court

BB88PS

Hollin Hall

BB87EA

Castle Road

BB87DS

Castle Road

BB87DL

Hawes Drive

BB87EY

Boulsworth & Foulridge

BB87PE

Hawthorne Terrace

BB87JB

School Lane

BB80QY

Fern Street

BB87HH

Spring Grove

BB87NT

Burwains Avenue

BB87DW

Windermere Avenue

BB80BA

Oak Street

BB87LA

Wilson Street

BB88PL

Trawden Hill

BB88PB

North View

BB88QA

Wycoller Road

BB87JG

Alma Road

BB87ND

Valley Mill Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.