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About

Pendle is a local government district in Lancashire, North West England. It covers an area of approximately 170 square miles, including towns like Nelson, Colne, and Barnoldswick. The district is known for its industrial heritage, particularly in textiles and manufacturing, which shaped its development during the 19th and 20th centuries.

The landscape of Pendle features a mix of urban areas and rural countryside, with the Pennine Hills providing a scenic backdrop. Pendle Hill, a prominent landmark, is associated with historical events like the Pendle Witch Trials. The district also has several parks and green spaces, offering outdoor recreation opportunities. Transport links include the A56 road and rail connections to major cities like Leeds and Manchester.

Area overview

On average Pendle has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Pendle is £37,852 per year. There are 55 schools in Pendle: 37 primary (3 Outstanding and 28 Good) and 6 secondary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pendle Population
95,757
Population density
565.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
63,320
66.13%
Pakistani
24,502
25.59%
Other White
3,692
3.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
885
0.92%
Other
641
0.67%
Total population: 95,758

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
14,127
37.11%
Owns with a mortgage
10,599
27.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
7,622
20.02%
Other social rented
3,070
8.06%
Social rents from council
1,421
3.73%
Total households: 38,066

Property prices in Pendle

Based on 1,110 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Pendle area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pendle 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 Pendle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached146£283,000
Flats34£106,250
Semi-Detached253£186,000
Terraced677£118,000

10 years median price trend in Pendle

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pendle.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.