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Waddington, Gisburn & Slaidburn

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About

Waddington, Gisburn, and Slaidburn form a cluster of villages in the western reaches of the Ribble Valley, where the landscape begins to rise towards the Forest of Bowland. The area is characterised by stone-built settlements along the River Hodder and its tributaries, with farming being a central part of life. The terrain includes rolling pastures, small woodlands, and open moorland on the higher ground.

Slaidburn's village green and historic 15th-century church are focal points, while the former market square in Gisburn hints at its past role. The area is crossed by a network of quiet lanes and public footpaths, including sections of the long-distance Ribble Way. Local businesses often cater to visitors exploring the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Waddington, Gisburn & Slaidburn has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Waddington, Gisburn & Slaidburn is £51,058 per year. There are 8 schools in Waddington, Gisburn & Slaidburn: 6 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Waddington, Gisburn & Slaidburn is home to around 7,413 people, with a population density of about 26.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Waddington, Gisburn & Slaidburn Population
7,413
Population density
26.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
10.25(-45%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.85(-73%)
Other theft
4.86(-26%)
Burglary
4.05(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.97(-67%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,074
95.4%
Other White
92
1.24%
Irish
48
0.65%
African
30
0.4%
Chinese
26
0.35%
Total population: 7,415

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,484
39.73%
Level 3 (A level)
1,053
16.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
877
14.03%
No qualifications
806
12.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
511
8.17%
Total 16+ residents: 6,252

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,509
49.31%
Owns with a mortgage
787
25.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
466
15.23%
Other forms of private rent
149
4.87%
Other social rented
118
3.86%
Total households: 3,060

Property prices in Waddington, Gisburn & Slaidburn

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £411,250 in Waddington, Gisburn & Slaidburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £168,000 up to £1,525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Waddington, Gisburn & Slaidburn 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 Waddington, Gisburn & Slaidburn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£607,500
Semi-Detached9£429,000
Terraced21£287,500

10 years median price trend in Waddington, Gisburn & Slaidburn

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Waddington, Gisburn & Slaidburn.

All postcodes in Waddington, Gisburn & Slaidburn

BB74NZ

Anna Lane

BB74TL

Bowland Gate Lane

BB73EP

Townend

BB73LR

Birdy Brow

BB74NU

Settle Road

BB74TB

Grindleton Road

BB73LY

Thornley Road

BB74EQ

Whytha Lane

BB74EW

Bentlea Fold

BB74NH

Sawley Road

BB74PA

Holden Lane

BB74RN

Lower Chapel Lane

BD234SU

Longtons Lane

BB73JG

Eaves Hall Lane

BB74TN

Smalden Lane

BB79QD

Quality Row

BB73DG

Whitewell Road

BB73EB

Slaidburn Road

BB74NR

King Henry Mews

BB74PL

Holden Lane

BB74RW

Back Lane

BB79PN

Whalley Road

BD234SL

Gisburn & Rimington

BB73LZ

Mitton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.