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About

Marsden is situated on the western edge of Pendle, bordering Lancashire's Rossendale borough. The area is characterised by its upland geography, with open moorland and farmland defining much of the landscape. Settlements here are often small and linear, following the contours of the hills and valleys.

The community is closely linked to the surrounding natural environment, with local pathways providing access to the moorland tops. The area's history is tied to farming and earlier domestic wool production, a legacy still visible in the traditional stone-built houses and field boundaries that pattern the slopes.

Area overview

On average Marsden has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 13% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Marsden is £42,822 per year. The median sale price in Marsden is £177,500 (around £186 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,000 and £235,000. There are 1 schools in Marsden: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Marsden is home to around 7,310 people, with a population density of about 896.9 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Marsden Population
7,310
Population density
896.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.12(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.64(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.16(-31%)
Burglary
5.06(-9%)
Other theft
4.65(-30%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,308
58.95%
Pakistani
2,334
31.94%
Other White
359
4.91%
White and Asian (mixed)
126
1.72%
Irish
34
0.47%
Total population: 7,308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,376
24.51%
No qualifications
1,340
23.86%
Level 3 (A level)
956
17.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
768
13.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
558
9.94%
Total 16+ residents: 5,615

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,026
39.12%
Owns with a mortgage
866
33.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
288
10.98%
Other social rented
233
8.88%
Social rents from council
145
5.53%
Total households: 2,623

Property prices in Marsden

Median price: £177,500
Price per sq ft: £186
Sales (last 12 months): 69
Typical range (middle 50%): £140K – £235K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £177,500 (about £186 per square foot) in Marsden area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £635,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marsden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached17£285,000£220
Semi-Detached38£168,500£175
Terraced14£138,000£150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marsden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marsden.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£169,000£101,000£71,500
2017£170,500£117,500£82,000
2018£175,500£114,000£72,000
2019£180,000£118,000£75,250
2020£220,000£135,000£72,500
2021£221,000£135,000£91,000
2022£245,000£144,998£105,000
2023£272,750£170,000£108,250
2024£230,000£150,000£110,000
2025£240,000£164,000£135,750
2026£325,000£183,750£111,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marsden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marsden.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£137£123£75
2017£149£122£88
2018£138£120£89
2019£151£129£101
2020£165£140£92
2021£170£152£111
2022£199£167£121
2023£188£179£121
2024£210£174£139
2025£216£178£144
2026£196£183£152
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marsden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Marsden in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Pendle district.

Band A£1,760
Band B£2,053
Band C£2,347
Band D£2,640
Band E£3,227
Band F£3,814
Band G£4,400
Band H£5,280

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.