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Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury

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About

Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury is a ward within the Ribble Valley borough, characterised by its rural landscape and residential settlements. The area includes the villages of Clayton-le-Dale and Salesbury, which are situated along the A59 corridor. Land use is primarily agricultural, with fields and farmland defining the open spaces between the communities. The ward functions as a residential area for commuters, with connections to nearby larger towns.

The River Ribble forms a significant part of the ward's western boundary. Local geography features gentle slopes and wooded areas, particularly around the river valley. A notable local landmark is the historic St. Leonard's Church in Clayton-le-Dale, which dates back to the Norman period. Community life centres around village halls and local schools, with footpaths providing access to the surrounding countryside for walking and recreation.

Area overview

On average Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 3.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury is £56,272 per year. There are 1 schools in Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury is home to around 1,627 people, with a population density of about 144.7 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury Population
1,627
Population density
144.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.11(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.21(-4%)
Vehicle crime
14.14(+136%)
Other theft
6.76(+2%)
Other crime
4.92(+98%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,520
93.37%
Indian
29
1.78%
Irish
18
1.11%
Other White
16
0.98%
Pakistani
13
0.8%
Total population: 1,628

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
602
43.12%
Level 3 (A level)
211
15.11%
No qualifications
205
14.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
174
12.46%
Apprenticeship
88
6.3%
Total 16+ residents: 1,396

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
354
52.37%
Owns with a mortgage
213
31.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
45
6.66%
Other social rented
32
4.73%
Other forms of private rent
21
3.11%
Total households: 676

Property prices in Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury

Median price£278,000
Price per sq ft£249
Sales (last 12 months)24
Typical range (middle 50%)£228K – £416K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £278,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£475,000£288
Semi-Detached12£243,000£233
Terraced3£225,000£227

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£299,000£155,375£190,000
2017£265,000£195,000£190,000
2018£260,000£186,500£150,500
2019£450,000£225,000£179,000
2020£328,750£308,500£190,000
2021£300,000£250,000£205,500
2022£305,000£340,000£225,000
2023£380,000£343,000£313,998
2024£520,000£380,000£218,000
2025£465,000£255,000£245,475
2026£340,000£331,750£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£318£213£139
2017£225£194£178
2018£217£195£164
2019£236£170£173
2020£235£213£184
2021£251£186£192
2022£241£243£199
2023£253£220£288
2024£269£208£233
2025£261£230£250
2026£304£321£227
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury

Is Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury safe?

Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury records about 75 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 Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury?

The median sale price in Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury is £278,000 (about £249 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury?

Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury?

Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury sits around rank 25,452 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 Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury?

The average household income in Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury is around £56,272 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury?

Clayton-le-Dale & Salesbury is represented by 1 elected councillor: Louise Edge (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.