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Hurst Green & Whitewell

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About

Hurst Green & Whitewell ward encompasses a predominantly rural portion of the Ribble Valley, characterised by rolling farmland, wooded river valleys, and scattered stone-built settlements. The area is defined by its agricultural landscape and significant historical estates, with the River Ribble and its tributaries shaping the topography. The ward includes the village of Hurst Green and the hamlet of Whitewell, alongside numerous isolated farms and country houses.

A notable landmark is Stonyhurst College, a historic Jesuit boarding school housed in a large Elizabethan manor, which dominates the local skyline. The area is traversed by the Ribble Way long-distance footpath, following the river through pastures and woodland. The historic Inn at Whitewell, situated by the river, has long served as a focal point for the surrounding community and visitors to the valley.

Area overview

On average Hurst Green & Whitewell has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hurst Green & Whitewell is £51,058 per year. There are 2 schools in Hurst Green & Whitewell: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hurst Green & Whitewell is home to around 1,664 people, with a population density of about 32.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hurst Green & Whitewell Population
1,664
Population density
32.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
19.23(+3%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.03(-51%)
Burglary
8.41(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.01(-33%)
Other theft
5.41(-18%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,480
89%
Other White
48
2.89%
African
24
1.44%
Chinese
24
1.44%
Irish
21
1.26%
Total population: 1,663

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
558
43.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
212
16.55%
Level 3 (A level)
208
16.24%
No qualifications
137
10.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
98
7.65%
Total 16+ residents: 1,281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
228
41.38%
Owns with a mortgage
150
27.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
85
15.43%
Other forms of private rent
58
10.53%
Other social rented
20
3.63%
Total households: 551

Property prices in Hurst Green & Whitewell

Based on 9 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 in Hurst Green & Whitewell area, with individual transactions ranging from £260,000 up to £1,525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hurst Green & Whitewell 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 Hurst Green & Whitewell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£1,092,500
Terraced3£325,000

10 years median price trend in Hurst Green & Whitewell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hurst Green & Whitewell.

All postcodes in Hurst Green & Whitewell

BB79PP

Knowles Brow

BB73ND

Chaigley Court

BB79QA

Smithy Row

PR32XH

Hurst Green & Whitewell

BB73DE

Clitheroe Road

BB79QT

Hill Lane

BB79PU

Avenue Road

BB79QG

Bilsberry Cottages

BB79QB

Avenue Road

BB79QE

Silver Street

PR32ZT

Huntingdon Hall Lane

BB79PR

Knowles Brow

BB79QP

Longridge Road

BB79QH

Warren Fold

BB73LT

Chipping Road

BB79QN

Lambing Clough Lane

PR33ZQ

Blackburn Road

BB79QF

The Dene

BB79ZE

Fox Fall Drive

BB79PT

Avenue Road

BB73AU

Dunsop Road

BB79ZH

Jumbles View

BB79QS

Warren Fold

BB79PX

Avenue Road

BB79QW

Longridge Road

BB73DH

Easington Road

BB79PZ

Avenue Road

BB79QJ

Whalley Road

BB79QR

Shire Lane

BB73LS

Bailey Bank

BB73LX

Chipping Road

BB79QX

Stonyhurst

BB79PW

Knowles Brow

PR32YU

Old Clitheroe Road

BB73LU

Walker Fold

BB79PS

Knowles Brow

BB73BB

Hurst Green & Whitewell

PR33XX

Gallows Lane

BB73AT

Hall Hill

BB79QY

Stonyhurst

BB79QQ

Avenue Road

BB73DQ

Hurst Green & Whitewell

BB79QL

Whalley Road

BB79QU

Avenue Road

BB79ZF

Loach Field Close

PR33XY

Clitheroe Road

PR32YT

Clitheroe Road

BB73DF

Hall Hill

BB79PY

Stonyhurst

BB73LR

Birdy Brow

BB73LY

Thornley Road

BB79QD

Quality Row

BB73DG

Whitewell Road

BB79PN

Whalley Road

Data Sources

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