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About

Pilling ward encompasses a rural coastal area at the northern tip of the Wyre district. Its landscape is dominated by extensive agricultural land, salt marshes, and the tidal channels of the River Cocker and River Wyre. The village of Pilling itself serves as the main settlement, with smaller hamlets scattered throughout the flat, open farmland. The ward's western boundary is formed by Morecambe Bay, providing a long shoreline that influences the local environment.

This is a sparsely populated area defined by its agricultural character and coastal ecology. The land is protected by a notable sea defence, the Pilling Embankment, which holds back the tides to preserve the productive fields. Much of the coastline is part of a designated nature reserve, important for overwintering bird populations. The local economy has long been connected to farming and fishing, with a pattern of life closely tied to the rhythms of the land and sea.

Area overview

On average Pilling has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 7.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pilling is £48,734 per year. There are 3 schools in Pilling: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Pilling is home to around 2,628 people, with a population density of about 74.7 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pilling Population
2,628
Population density
74.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.45(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.98(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.61(-15%)
Burglary
2.66(-52%)
Vehicle crime
2.66(-56%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,581
98.21%
Irish
10
0.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
0.34%
Other White
9
0.34%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
0.23%
Total population: 2,628

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
662
30.15%
Level 3 (A level)
397
18.08%
No qualifications
377
17.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
300
13.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
216
9.84%
Total 16+ residents: 2,196

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
588
54.65%
Owns with a mortgage
274
25.46%
Other social rented
79
7.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
78
7.25%
Other forms of private rent
34
3.16%
Total households: 1,076

Property prices in Pilling

Median price£308,000
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)23
Typical range (middle 50%)£237K – £510K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £308,000 (about £264 per square foot) in Pilling area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,000 up to £785,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pilling over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£430,000£264
Semi-Detached10£268,975£284
Terraced1£172,000£188

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pilling

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pilling.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£209,125£221,638
2017£345,000£295,000£144,000
2018£325,000£170,000£151,000
2019£315,000£167,000£140,000
2020£300,000£170,000
2021£319,950£215,000£205,000
2022£327,500£220,000£177,498
2023£456,250£225,000
2024£370,000£200,000£195,000
2025£357,000£259,000£253,750
2026£297,500£172,500£172,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pilling.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pilling.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£234£166
2017£204£183£160
2018£209£183£177
2019£177£172£220
2020£208£186
2021£219£220£210
2022£253£230£223
2023£303£222
2024£259£238£273
2025£266£257£288
2026£260£236£188
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pilling.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Pilling

Is Pilling safe?

Pilling records about 43 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 Pilling?

The median sale price in Pilling is £308,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Pilling?

Pilling has 3 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Pilling?

Pilling scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Pilling sits around rank 18,376 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 Pilling?

The average household income in Pilling is around £48,734 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Pilling?

Pilling is represented by 1 elected councillor: Adam Michael Leigh (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.