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About

Bowland ward is located in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire, covering a rural area known for its scenic landscapes. The ward includes villages like Dunsop Bridge and Newton, surrounded by the Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The region is characterised by rolling hills, moorland, and quiet country lanes, offering a peaceful setting for residents and visitors.

The area has a small population, with farming and tourism playing key roles in the local economy. Historic landmarks like St Hubert's Church and the Dunsop Bridge telephone box, reputedly the closest to the centre of the UK, add to the ward's charm. Outdoor activities such as walking and cycling are popular, with access to trails like the Ribble Way. Bowland ward provides a quiet, rural lifestyle while remaining within reach of larger towns like Clitheroe.

Area overview

On average Bowland has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 0.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bowland is £47,500 per year. There are 2 schools in Bowland: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bowland Population
1,473
Population density
12.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,437
97.49%
Other White
13
0.88%
Irish
7
0.47%
Other Asian
4
0.27%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.2%
Total population: 1,474

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
286
47.12%
Owns with a mortgage
142
23.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
137
22.57%
Other forms of private rent
33
5.44%
Other social rented
5
0.82%
Total households: 607

Property prices in Bowland

Based on 14 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Bowland area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £1,090,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bowland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£770,000
Semi-Detached1£340,000
Terraced4£321,000

10 years median price trend in Bowland

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowland.

All postcodes in Bowland

BB74NE

The Paddock

BB74NS

Hellifield Road

BB73ED

Bull Lane

BB74LG

Waddington, Gisburn & Slaidburn

BB74PB

Holden Lane

BB73EE

Back Lane

BB74LX

Carter's Lane

BB74LU

Hellifield Road

BB74LQ

Waddington, Gisburn & Slaidburn

BB74NN

Main Street

BB73DL

Browsholme Road

BB73ER

Church Street

BB74TP

Holden Lane

BB74NL

Holden Lane

BB73EA

Bright's Close

BB73ET

The Skaithe

BB74LT

Gisburn Road

BB74PD

Barret Hill Brow

BD234SX

Bailey Lane

BD234SY

Waddington, Gisburn & Slaidburn

BB74LS

Fooden Lane

BB74PG

Barret Hill Brow

BD234SJ

Knotts Lane

BB74NJ

Waddington, Gisburn & Slaidburn

BB74NP

Gisburn Road

BB74NG

Stump Cross Lane

BB73AF

Slaidburn Road

BB74NQ

Gisburn Road

BB73ES

Chapel Street

BB74PE

Barret Hill Brow

BB73AD

Church Street

BB74LZ

Holden Lane

BB73AE

Chapel Street

BB73DJ

Slaidburn Road

BB74NX

Monubent Lane

BB74NA

Waddington, Gisburn & Slaidburn

BB73AB

Hallgate Hill

BB73AH

Back Lane

BB73DY

Back Lane

BB74LF

Waddington, Gisburn & Slaidburn

BB74NB

Browgate

BB74TR

Hole House Lane

BB73AQ

Hornby Road

BB74NT

Waddington, Gisburn & Slaidburn

BB74NW

Main Street

BB74PF

Barret Hill Brow

BB74TW

Waddington, Gisburn & Slaidburn

BB73DZ

Back Lane

BB73EU

The Skaithe

BB74LE

Browgate

BB74ND

Priors Walk

BB74TS

Hole House Lane

BB73AJ

Back Lane

BB74NZ

Waddington, Gisburn & Slaidburn

BB73EP

Town End

BB74NH

Sawley Road

BB74NU

Monubent Lane

BB74PA

Holden Lane

BB74PL

Holden Lane

BB73EB

Waddington, Gisburn & Slaidburn

BB74NR

Gisburn Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.