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About

Chipping ward lies within the Ribble Valley's western fringes, characterised by rolling farmland and scattered settlements. The area centres on the historic village of Chipping itself, with its stone-built properties and parish church. The landscape is largely agricultural, defined by fields and drystone walls, with the lower slopes of the Bowland fells rising to the north. The River Loud flows through the parish, contributing to its rural character.

The ward includes the smaller hamlets of Lee and Thornley, connected by narrow country lanes. Local life has long been associated with farming and rural crafts. Chipping is noted for its annual agricultural show, one of the oldest in the country, reflecting its deep-rooted farming traditions. The area offers access to footpaths leading into the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, emphasising its quiet, pastoral setting.

Area overview

On average Chipping has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chipping is £52,430 per year. There are 3 schools in Chipping: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chipping is home to around 1,413 people, with a population density of about 11.6 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chipping Population
1,413
Population density
11.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.74(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.95(-72%)
Public order
2.12(-79%)
Burglary
2.12(-62%)
Vehicle crime
1.42(-76%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,359
96.18%
Other White
31
2.19%
Irish
15
1.06%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.21%
Caribbean
1
0.07%
Total population: 1,413

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
497
40.74%
Level 3 (A level)
210
17.21%
No qualifications
181
14.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
155
12.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
85
6.97%
Total 16+ residents: 1,220

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
273
44.68%
Owns with a mortgage
157
25.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
84
13.75%
Other social rented
53
8.67%
Other forms of private rent
33
5.4%
Total households: 611

Property prices in Chipping

Median price£285,000
Price per sq ft£266
Sales (last 12 months)15
Typical range (middle 50%)£224K – £443K

Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £266 per square foot) in Chipping area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £972,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chipping over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£462,500£307
Flats1£435,000£231
Semi-Detached3£235,000£216
Terraced5£215,000£250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chipping

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chipping.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£372,498£270,000£170,000
2017£425,000£244,000£167,500
2018£495,000£219,995£126,000
2019£355,000£370,000£133,500
2020£420,000£258,750£152,000
2021£420,000£270,000£200,000
2022£490,000£375,000£280,750
2023£298,995£496,000£224,211
2024£575,500£197,000£150,000
2025£440,000£330,000£242,500
2026£723,750£124,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chipping.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chipping.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£189£180
2017£261£194£214
2018£274£193£140
2019£241£243£177
2020£250£209£227
2021£262£251£212
2022£268£326£248
2023£289£249£266
2024£302£191£158
2025£329£250£267
2026£270£173
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chipping.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Chipping

Is Chipping safe?

Chipping records about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Chipping?

The median sale price in Chipping is £285,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 15 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Chipping?

Chipping has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Chipping?

Chipping scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Chipping sits around rank 20,453 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 Chipping?

The average household income in Chipping is around £52,430 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Chipping?

Chipping is represented by 1 elected councillor: Simon Hore (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.