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Whalley Nethertown

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About

Whalley Nethertown is a residential ward situated on the western edge of Whalley, bordering the River Calder. The area is characterised by a mix of housing developments and older properties, with local amenities concentrated along the main roads leading into the village centre. It serves primarily as a commuter base, offering straightforward access to the A59 for travel towards Clitheroe and Blackburn.

The ward's landscape gently slopes towards the river, with some open fields and green spaces remaining between housing estates. A notable local feature is the historic Whalley Viaduct, whose railway arches frame views across the valley. Daily life here is closely connected to the facilities and historic core of Whalley itself, including its shops, schools, and the prominent abbey grounds.

Area overview

On average Whalley Nethertown has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 159 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whalley Nethertown is £56,702 per year. Whalley Nethertown is home to around 1,513 people, with a population density of about 876.9 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
159
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whalley Nethertown Population
1,513
Population density
876.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
94.51(+155%)
Anti-social behaviour
68.08(+266%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.86(+77%)
Other theft
13.88(+110%)
Burglary
10.58(+90%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,422
93.99%
Other White
36
2.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
1.12%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
0.46%
Chinese
6
0.4%
Total population: 1,513

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
557
47.61%
Level 3 (A level)
179
15.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
151
12.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
125
10.68%
No qualifications
87
7.44%
Total 16+ residents: 1,170

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
267
49.72%
Owns outright
182
33.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
46
8.57%
Other social rented
20
3.72%
Shared ownership
12
2.23%
Total households: 537

Property prices in Whalley Nethertown

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £427,250 in Whalley Nethertown area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whalley Nethertown 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 Whalley Nethertown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£460,125
Flats1£160,000
Semi-Detached3£360,000
Terraced4£222,475

10 years median price trend in Whalley Nethertown

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whalley Nethertown.

All postcodes in Whalley Nethertown

BB79JU

Mitton Road

BB79JR

Victoria Close

BB79UL

Fell View

BB79XD

Lakeland Drive

BB79XE

Laneside Close

BB79XF

Oak Close

BB79RF

Ribbleton Grove

BB79JT

Pendle Drive

BB79GU

Nethertown Gardens

BB79HW

Ridding Lane

BB79RY

Mitton Road

BB79PA

Mitton Road

BB79US

Willow Avenue

BB79UU

Alder Drive

BB79PG

Kingsmill Avenue

BB79GN

Lavender Court

BB79SB

Whittam Road

BB79UJ

Meadow Field Close

BB79JP

Sandringham Close

BB79SF

Nethertown Close

BB79YE

Mitton Road

BB79FW

Oakdale Drive

BB79JN

Mitton Road

BB79GQ

Fennel Gate

BB79RD

Hawthorn Close

BB79GT

Rosemary Crescent

BB79PF

Mitton Road

BB79XB

Nightingale Close

BB79UT

Elm Close

BB79SA

Moor Field

BB79SH

Regency Close

BB79XG

Westfield Close

BB79JB

Calderstones Drive

BB79JY

Mitton Road

BB79RA

Beech Drive

BB79UW

Ash Grove

BB79JW

The Crescent

BB79SD

Whittam Crescent

BB79RZ

Moor Edge

BB79SJ

Pasture Grove

BB79XA

Lynwood Close

BB79PE

Calder Avenue

Data Sources

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