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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 1 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
46
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

Violence and sexual offences
19.23(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.62(-13%)
Burglary
7.21(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.41(-40%)
Vehicle crime
3.61(-40%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,480
89%
Other White
48
2.89%
Chinese
24
1.44%
African
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

Median price£407,500
Price per sq ft£293
Sales (last 12 months)16
Typical range (middle 50%)£334K – £645K

Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £407,500 (about £293 per square foot) in Hurst Green & Whitewell area, with individual transactions ranging from £235,000 up to £1,525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hurst Green & Whitewell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£795,000£301
Terraced5£335,000£302
Semi-Detached4£332,000£236

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hurst Green & Whitewell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hurst Green & Whitewell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£366,000£347,500
2017£520,000£370,000£199,000
2018£470,000£285,000£269,000
2019£517,500£215,000£271,000
2020£550,000£214,000£252,500
2021£630,000£257,000£267,500
2022£585,000£285,000£270,000
2023£615,250£275,000£347,500
2024£945,000£310,000£300,000
2025£835,000£329,000£325,000
2026£702,500£335,000£352,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hurst Green & Whitewell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hurst Green & Whitewell.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£151£267
2017£260£279£195
2018£268£163£208
2019£307£190£284
2020£294£192£246
2021£287£287£295
2022£262£202£333
2023£341£198£316
2024£345£272£332
2025£301£230£275
2026£298£241£303
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hurst Green & Whitewell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hurst Green & Whitewell in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Hurst Green & Whitewell

Is Hurst Green & Whitewell safe?

Hurst Green & Whitewell records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hurst Green & Whitewell?

The median sale price in Hurst Green & Whitewell is £407,500 (about £293 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hurst Green & Whitewell?

Hurst Green & Whitewell has 1 primary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hurst Green & Whitewell?

Hurst Green & Whitewell scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hurst Green & Whitewell sits around rank 17,396 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 Hurst Green & Whitewell?

The average household income in Hurst Green & Whitewell is around £51,058 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hurst Green & Whitewell?

Hurst Green & Whitewell is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jan Alcock (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.