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Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton

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About

The Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton ward encompasses a rural area of the Ribble Valley, characterised by rolling farmland, scattered hamlets, and wooded river valleys. The landscape is defined by the River Ribble and its tributaries, which shape the low-lying meadows. Settlements like Waddington and Great Mitton are small, centred around historic churches and traditional stone-built houses, with agriculture forming the core of the local economy. The area maintains a quiet, pastoral atmosphere away from major transport routes.

This ward includes the notable confluence of the rivers Ribble and Hodder near Mitton, a significant geographical feature. The ancient Mitton Hall and the distinctive almshouses at Waddington are key historical landmarks. The terrain rises gently towards the Forest of Bowland, offering views of open fells. The local community is closely connected to the management of this agricultural landscape and its network of quiet country lanes.

Area overview

On average Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 191 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton is £52,210 per year. There are 1 schools in Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton is home to around 1,443 people, with a population density of about 42.9 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
191
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton Population
1,443
Population density
42.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
119.2(+220%)
Anti-social behaviour
56.83(+217%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.63(+85%)
Burglary
14.55(+163%)
Other theft
12.47(+89%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,402
97.16%
Other White
15
1.04%
Irish
8
0.55%
Indian
3
0.21%
Other Asian
3
0.21%
Total population: 1,443

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
491
38.94%
No qualifications
193
15.31%
Level 3 (A level)
193
15.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
147
11.66%
Apprenticeship
125
9.91%
Total 16+ residents: 1,261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
370
54.17%
Owns with a mortgage
140
20.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
103
15.08%
Other social rented
40
5.86%
Other forms of private rent
24
3.51%
Total households: 683

Property prices in Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton

Median price£395,000
Price per sq ft£307
Sales (last 12 months)13
Typical range (middle 50%)£340K – £575K

Based on 13 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 (about £307 per square foot) in Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,530,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£935,000£501
Semi-Detached4£432,500£307
Terraced6£365,000£298
Flats1£120,000£237

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£675,000£158,000
2017£325,000£286,250£266,000
2018£261,000£285,000£233,300
2019£720,000£269,500
2020£403,025£245,000£283,000
2021£395,000£330,000£284,400
2022£493,750£631,000£278,500
2023£458,000£390,000£249,950
2024£665,000£420,000£310,800
2025£667,500£429,500£347,000
2026£435,000£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£266£184
2017£287£179£258
2018£322£218£310
2019£314£203
2020£262£258£240
2021£315£327£252
2022£356£395£260
2023£422£251£299
2024£379£271£322
2025£501£312£276
2026£313£269
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton

Is Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton safe?

Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton records about 191 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

The median sale price in Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton is £395,000 (about £307 per square foot) based on 13 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton sits around rank 23,894 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 Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

The average household income in Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton is around £52,210 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sophie Cowman (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.