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West Bradford & Grindleton

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About

West Bradford & Grindleton ward encompasses several rural villages and hamlets set within the Ribble Valley's agricultural landscape. The area is defined by the River Ribble, which flows through its northern section, and by the rising slopes of the western Pennine fringe. Farming remains a central activity, with fields and livestock shaping the open views between settlements. The ward includes the communities of West Bradford, Grindleton, and Sawley, each with its own historic core.

The ward's character is strongly influenced by its geology, with limestone outcrops and quarries present in the scenery. Grindleton sits below the prominent wooded hillside of Grindleton Fell, a notable local landmark. The area contains sections of the Ribble Way long-distance footpath, following the riverbank. Historically, the former cotton mill in Grindleton, now converted, points to its industrial past alongside agriculture.

Area overview

On average West Bradford & Grindleton has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 West Bradford & Grindleton is £51,058 per year. There are 2 schools in West Bradford & Grindleton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). West Bradford & Grindleton is home to around 1,657 people, with a population density of about 60.7 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

West Bradford & Grindleton Population
1,657
Population density
60.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.69(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.88(-23%)
Other theft
7.85(+19%)
Burglary
4.22(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.22(-53%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,614
97.4%
Pakistani
9
0.54%
Other White
7
0.42%
Irish
6
0.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
0.24%
Total population: 1,657

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
563
39.45%
Level 3 (A level)
257
18.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
186
13.03%
No qualifications
164
11.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
118
8.27%
Total 16+ residents: 1,427

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
408
55.81%
Owns with a mortgage
202
27.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
67
9.17%
Other social rented
28
3.83%
Other forms of private rent
22
3.01%
Total households: 731

Property prices in West Bradford & Grindleton

Median price£510,000
Price per sq ft£323
Sales (last 12 months)21
Typical range (middle 50%)£309K – £647K

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 (about £323 per square foot) in West Bradford & Grindleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,316,700.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Bradford & Grindleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£628,500£352
Semi-Detached4£374,000£279
Terraced5£260,000£345

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Bradford & Grindleton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Bradford & Grindleton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£350,000£215,000
2017£373,802£248,250£205,000
2018£390,000£224,000£207,500
2019£465,000£200,000£220,000
2020£452,500£218,500£205,000
2021£470,000£302,500£223,000
2022£512,500£310,000£184,000
2023£528,000£279,950£260,000
2024£550,500£220,500£190,000
2025£605,000£370,000£269,950
2026£712,500£368,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Bradford & Grindleton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Bradford & Grindleton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220£175
2017£198£253£183
2018£255£242£229
2019£317£183£169
2020£249£222£232
2021£283£275£227
2022£294£264£263
2023£227£283£340
2024£308£213£222
2025£343£261£345
2026£321£215£263
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Bradford & Grindleton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Bradford & Grindleton in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about West Bradford & Grindleton

Is West Bradford & Grindleton safe?

West Bradford & Grindleton records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in West Bradford & Grindleton?

The median sale price in West Bradford & Grindleton is £510,000 (about £323 per square foot) based on 21 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in West Bradford & Grindleton?

West Bradford & Grindleton has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is West Bradford & Grindleton?

West Bradford & Grindleton scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in West Bradford & Grindleton sits around rank 25,685 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 West Bradford & Grindleton?

The average household income in West Bradford & Grindleton is around £51,058 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for West Bradford & Grindleton?

West Bradford & Grindleton is represented by 1 elected councillor: Kevin Horkin (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in West Bradford & Grindleton

BB74RZ

Orchard Close

BB74QS

Sawley Road

BB74SX

Waddington Road

BB74TJ

Meadow Croft

BB74PQ

Barret Hill Brow

BB73AN

Second Avenue

BB73AS

Willow Grove

BB74TE

Grindleton Road

BB73AR

Ribble Drive

BB74QZ

Brennand Terrace

BB74QW

East View

BB73JS

Woodlands Drive

BB73AW

West Bradford & Grindleton

BB74PH

Lane Ends

BB73AL

First Avenue

BB74SB

Ashcroft Place

BB74RT

Sawley Road

BB74SR

Mill Street

BB74TA

Clitheroe Road

BB74QU

Pendle View

BB74TH

Chapel Close

BB74FJ

West Bradford & Grindleton

BB74RH

Stonehill Cottages

BB73AP

Crossways

BB74PJ

Harrop

BB74TG

Hillside Drive

BB74QY

Greendale View

BB74QH

Grindleton Road

BB74SZ

Grindleton Road

BB74RD

Eccles Terrace

BB74TL

Bowland Gate Lane

BB74RA

Shaw Terrace

BB73JN

The Oval

BB74SY

Millstone Cottages

BB74QX

Kayley Terrace

BB74RP

Valley View

BB74RF

Hartley Fold

BB74TF

Westfield Drive

BB73JF

Waddington Road

BB74QR

Brow Top

BB74QN

Ribble Avenue

BB74RW

Back Lane

BB74DH

Ribble Lane

BB74TB

Grindleton Road

BB74RL

Green Lane

BB74RQ

Harrison Terrace

BB73JG

Eaves Hall Lane

BB74TY

Mill Brook Court

BB74RY

Sawley Road

BB73JR

Pendle View

BB74SL

Clitheroe Road

BB73JU

Hodder Drive

BB74RU

Highcliffe Greaves

BB74RN

Lower Chapel Lane

BB73JT

Ribble Drive

BB74TN

Smalden Lane

BB74RE

Milnshaw Terrace

BB74QJ

Grindleton Road

BB74QT

Back Lane

BB73JW

Ash Drive

BB74TQ

Eastfield Drive

BB74RS

Sawley Road

BB74SW

East View

BB74TU

Southfield Drive

BB74SU

Orchard Villas

BB73JP

Brookside Crescent

BB74RX

Smalden Lane

BB74RB

West View

BB74RG

Main Street

BB74SH

Clitheroe Road

BB74QE

The Spinney

BB73JY

Beech Grove

BB74RJ

Higher Chapel Lane

BB74SJ

Clitheroe Road

BB74RR

Meadowside

BB74TD

Hazeldene

BB74SN

Chapel Lane

BB74ST

Clitheroe Road

BB74SS

Ashcroft Cottages

BB74QL

Brow Bottom

BB73JX

Oak Ridge

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.