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About

Calder ward occupies the southern portion of Wyre, bordering the River Wyre to its north. The area is primarily defined by the substantial village of Garstang, which serves as its main settlement and commercial hub. The landscape is largely agricultural, with farmland and smaller hamlets spread across the ward's territory. Transport routes, including the M6 motorway and the West Coast Main Line, pass through this part of the district.

The ward includes the communities of Bonds, Bowgreave, and Barnacre-with-Bonds. Garstang's historic market charter and its position on the River Wyre have long influenced local development. The Lancaster Canal runs through the area, with Garstang's stretch noted for its traditional canal basin and towpath walks. This inland setting distinguishes it from Wyre's coastal wards to the west.

Area overview

On average Calder has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Calder is £54,101 per year. The median sale price in Calder is £253,000 (around £282 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £181,000 and £409,000. There are 3 schools in Calder: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Calder is home to around 2,425 people, with a population density of about 120.9 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Calder Population
2,425
Population density
120.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
20.62(+15%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.56(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.36(-40%)
Other crime
3.3(+33%)
Other theft
2.89(-56%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,327
95.88%
Other White
28
1.15%
Irish
19
0.78%
Chinese
10
0.41%
Other Asian
9
0.37%
Total population: 2,427

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
865
42.07%
Level 3 (A level)
345
16.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
266
12.94%
No qualifications
245
11.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
152
7.39%
Total 16+ residents: 2,056

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
468
46.99%
Owns with a mortgage
339
34.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
98
9.84%
Other social rented
54
5.42%
Other forms of private rent
25
2.51%
Total households: 996

Property prices in Calder

Median price: £253,000
Price per sq ft: £282
Sales (last 12 months): 27
Typical range (middle 50%): £181K – £409K

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £253,000 (about £282 per square foot) in Calder area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £805,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Calder over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£429,250£287
Semi-Detached5£280,000£294
Terraced11£177,000£269
Flats1£165,000£295

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Calder

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Calder.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£335,000£227,975£143,995
2017£338,998£166,125£154,950
2018£343,000£166,000£150,500
2019£398,750£191,875£190,000
2020£350,000£215,000£162,500
2021£326,995£220,000£221,500
2022£380,000£261,000£178,000
2023£377,500£265,750£197,500
2024£393,750£231,750£173,500
2025£408,000£362,500£229,000
2026£372,750£251,000£173,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Calder.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Calder.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£248£185£168
2017£255£218£174
2018£226£197£180
2019£212£171£202
2020£247£211£197
2021£249£235£209
2022£251£228£220
2023£289£272£206
2024£276£207£226
2025£292£294£237
2026£234£257£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Calder.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wyre district.

Band A£1,640
Band B£1,914
Band C£2,187
Band D£2,461
Band E£3,007
Band F£3,554
Band G£4,101
Band H£4,921

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Calder ward.

Local councillors

John Anthony Ibison

Calder - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

All postcodesin Calder

PR31QA

Byerworth Lane North

PR31DG

Woodacre Mews

PR31RR

Marsham Close

PR31SE

Burnside Avenue

PR31SR

Long House Lane

PR31QF

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