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About

Primrose ward covers the western portion of Clitheroe, the main town within the Ribble Valley. The area is largely residential, featuring a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to modern developments. It includes local amenities such as primary schools and community centres, serving its population.

The ward extends to the rural edges, where properties meet farmland at the foot of the surrounding Pennine hills. A notable local landmark within its boundary is the historic Clitheroe Castle, which sits on its limestone outcrop overlooking the town centre.

Area overview

On average Primrose has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% 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 Primrose is £43,145 per year. The median sale price in Primrose is £205,000 (around £230 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £171,750 and £257,500. Primrose is home to around 3,766 people, with a population density of about 4,815.9 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Primrose Population
3,766
Population density
4,815.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.8(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.02(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.05(-44%)
Shoplifting
4.78(-17%)
Public order
3.45(-66%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,513
93.16%
Other White
96
2.55%
Pakistani
36
0.95%
White and Asian (mixed)
19
0.5%
Other
19
0.5%
Total population: 3,771

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,093
35.24%
Level 3 (A level)
600
19.34%
No qualifications
437
14.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
417
13.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
285
9.19%
Total 16+ residents: 3,102

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
609
35.95%
Owns outright
535
31.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
250
14.76%
Other social rented
171
10.09%
Shared ownership
51
3.01%
Total households: 1,694

Property prices in Primrose

Median price: £205,000
Price per sq ft: £230
Sales (last 12 months): 63
Typical range (middle 50%): £172K – £258K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £230 per square foot) in Primrose area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Primrose over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£370,000£299
Semi-Detached23£240,000£280
Terraced29£176,000£203
Flats2£128,500£230

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Primrose

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Primrose.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£329,995£199,995£179,950£133,750
2017£334,995£123,975£178,500£139,250
2018£297,995£141,000£194,975£149,950
2019£269,995£105,000£218,498£141,000
2020£312,500£123,000£210,000£144,000
2021£313,000£179,950£199,950£145,000
2022£374,975£200,000£232,500£172,500
2023£347,998£217,500£218,500£152,500
2024£357,500£132,475£228,750£189,950
2025£422,500£119,500£237,500£171,750
2026£370,000£137,000£226,000£181,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Primrose.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Primrose.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229£224£235£165
2017£226£224£203£142
2018£237£248£222£146
2019£238£143£213£152
2020£238£226£209£147
2021£246£240£220£171
2022£282£259£267£188
2023£273£253£238£171
2024£275£243£265£185
2025£262£186£273£192
2026£304£250£260£202
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Primrose.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ribble Valley district.

Band A£1,591
Band B£1,856
Band C£2,121
Band D£2,387
Band E£2,917
Band F£3,447
Band G£3,978
Band H£4,773

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Primrose ward.

Local councillors

Mary Robinson

Primrose - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Mike Graveston

Primrose - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Primrose

Is Primrose safe?

Primrose records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Primrose?

The median sale price in Primrose is £205,000 (about £230 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Primrose?

Primrose scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Primrose sits around rank 23,942 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 Primrose?

The average household income in Primrose is around £43,145 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Primrose?

Primrose is represented by 2 elected councillors: Mary Robinson (Liberal Democrats) and Mike Graveston (Labour Party).