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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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 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
52
Deprivation level
2/10
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
25.62(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.1(+13%)
Other theft
6.41(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.41(-29%)
Burglary
4.52(-19%)
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 forms of private rent
24
2.12%
Other social rented
24
2.12%
Total households: 1,130

Property prices in East Whalley, Read & Simonstone

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in East Whalley, Read & Simonstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 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
Detached22£390,000
Semi-Detached3£300,000
Terraced14£182,500

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

BB127RN

Tennyson Avenue

BB127QZ

Turner Fold

BB127SE

Meadow View

BB127ST

Westminster Close

BB79DW

Moreton Park

BB127PF

Tennyson Avenue

BB127RZ

Back Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.