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East Whalley, Read & Simonstone

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About

East Whalley, Read & Simonstone ward encompasses a mix of residential and rural land on the eastern edge of the Ribble Valley. The area includes the historic core of Whalley with its notable abbey ruins, alongside the more modern residential developments of Read and Simonstone. The landscape is characterised by rolling fields and woodland, with the River Calder flowing through parts of the ward. Housing ranges from older stone properties to newer estates, serving as a commuter base for nearby towns.

The ward is distinctly separate from the larger town of Burnley to the south, maintaining its own identity within the borough. Local amenities are focused around village centres, with several schools and community facilities. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal passes through the area, providing a route for leisure walking and cycling. Agriculture remains a visible part of the local scenery, with farmland interspersed between the settlements.

Area overview

On average East Whalley, Read & Simonstone has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Whalley, Read & Simonstone is £58,938 per year. There are 2 schools in East Whalley, Read & Simonstone: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). East Whalley, Read & Simonstone is home to around 2,654 people, with a population density of about 195.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Whalley, Read & Simonstone Population
2,654
Population density
195.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.75(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.23(+24%)
Other theft
7.54(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.16(-20%)
Burglary
6.41(+16%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,525
95.21%
Other White
32
1.21%
Irish
22
0.83%
Pakistani
17
0.64%
Indian
16
0.6%
Total population: 2,652

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
991
44.08%
Level 3 (A level)
394
17.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
314
13.97%
No qualifications
223
9.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
153
6.81%
Total 16+ residents: 2,248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
576
50.97%
Owns with a mortgage
374
33.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
122
10.8%
Other social rented
24
2.12%
Other forms of private rent
24
2.12%
Total households: 1,130

Property prices in East Whalley, Read & Simonstone

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £342,500 in East Whalley, Read & Simonstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £910,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Whalley, Read & Simonstone 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 East Whalley, Read & Simonstone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached4£385,000
Terraced11£189,950
Detached24£383,000

10 years median price trend in East Whalley, Read & Simonstone

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Whalley, Read & Simonstone.

All postcodes in East Whalley, Read & Simonstone

BB127RU

Read Hall Court

BB127PN

Whalley Road

BB127NZ

Whalley Road

BB79DW

Moreton Park

BB127QH

Windsor Close

BB127HX

Lawrence Avenue

BB127PR

Jubilee Street

BB127QR

Whins Lane

BB127NP

Simonstone Lane

BB127RD

George Lane

BB127PA

Primrose Bank

BB127NX

Simonstone Lane

BB127QQ

Patrick Avenue

BB127HW

Clough Lane

BB127TW

East Whalley, Read & Simonstone

BB127SB

Woodfields

BB127RF

Read Hall Cottages

BB127JA

Carleton Avenue

BB79DN

Accrington Road

BB129AD

Sabden Road

BB127JE

Trapp Lane

BB127RG

Hammond Drive

BB127QZ

Turner Fold

BB127RL

St Johns Close

BB127QG

Berkeley Drive

BB79DP

Portfield Lane

BB127SW

Whins Lane

BB127RZ

Back Lane

BB127RQ

George Lane

BB127HU

Beauley Avenue

BB127NR

Tunstead Avenue

BB127PY

Fountains Avenue

BB127RJ

Church Close

BB127QB

Waverley Close

BB127RR

Whalley Road

BB127NT

Valley Terrace

BB127HT

Whalley Road

BB127QL

Whins Lane

BB127NN

Railway Terrace

BB127HS

Whalley Road

BB127RT

Old Coal Staithe

BB127PT

Green Acres

BB127QA

Byland Close

BB79FB

Park Head

BB127SS

Tintern Close

BB127HY

Scott Avenue

BB127QW

Trapp Lane

BB127PQ

Straits Lane

BB127PL

Masterson Avenue

BB127PF

Tennyson Avenue

BB127PG

Nowell Grove

BB127PH

Woodhead Road

BB127NS

Pollard Row

BB129AE

Padiham Road

BB127FS

Blackburn Road

BB127HP

Wood Terrace

BB127QD

Sawley Avenue

BB127RB

Whins Lane

BB127PZ

Kirkstall Avenue

BB127ND

Simonstone Lane

BB127PE

Straits Lane

BB127QY

Whins Lane

BB127NY

Whalley Road

BB127JD

Trapp Lane

BB127PB

Whalley Road

BB127RX

Old Roman Road

BB127SZ

Victoria Lodge

BB127PW

Westfield Avenue

BB127RN

Tennyson Avenue

BB127RP

Whalley Road

BB127RY

Back Lane

BB127QE

Buckingham Drive

BB127QN

Whins Lane

BB127PD

Hambledon View

BB127NL

Altham Pumping Station

BB79DR

Clerk Hill Road

BB127PS

East View

BB127RW

Church Street

BB127QF

Beaufort Close

BB127RA

Straits Lane

BB127RS

Hammond Drive

BB127HZ

Haugh Avenue

BB127HR

School Lane

BB127SE

Meadow View

BB127QP

Back Lane

BB127NW

Bank Terrace

BB127QT

Whins Lane

BB127RH

George Lane

BB127SD

George Lane

BB127QU

South View

BB127ST

Westminster Close

BB127PJ

Singleton Avenue

BB127HN

Whalley Road

BB127NU

Simonstone Lane

BB127JG

Woodside Road

BB127QX

Whins Lane

BB127SU

Furness Avenue

BB127TY

Burnley Road

BB127NQ

Blackburn Road

BB127JF

Dawson Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.