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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 very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 187 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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
187
Deprivation level
2/10
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
116.99(+214%)
Anti-social behaviour
57.5(+220%)
Criminal damage and arson
18.51(+106%)
Other theft
13.22(+100%)
Burglary
12.56(+127%)
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

Median price£425,000
Price per sq ft£311
Sales (last 12 months)25
Typical range (middle 50%)£330K – £650K

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £311 per square foot) in Whalley Nethertown area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whalley Nethertown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£546,500£320
Semi-Detached5£360,000£322
Terraced3£285,000£232
Flats1£180,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whalley Nethertown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whalley Nethertown.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£395,000£244,250£226,750
2017£379,975£240,000£265,000
2018£382,500£339,950£245,000
2019£466,250£217,500£199,000
2020£442,500£233,000£267,500
2021£408,500£235,000£247,250
2022£445,000£219,000£207,500
2023£417,500£298,750£309,500
2024£425,000£335,000£200,000
2025£468,000£384,250£285,000
2026£762,500£187,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whalley Nethertown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whalley Nethertown.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£236£203£147
2017£217£212£190
2018£243£338£167
2019£231£219£203
2020£257£180£163
2021£265£224£188
2022£278£295£235
2023£331£259£304
2024£335£281£332
2025£332£311£232
2026£287£300
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whalley Nethertown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whalley Nethertown in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Whalley Nethertown

Is Whalley Nethertown safe?

Whalley Nethertown records about 187 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 Whalley Nethertown?

The median sale price in Whalley Nethertown is £425,000 (about £311 per square foot) based on 25 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Whalley Nethertown?

Whalley Nethertown scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Whalley Nethertown sits around rank 20,717 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 Whalley Nethertown?

The average household income in Whalley Nethertown is around £56,702 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Whalley Nethertown?

Whalley Nethertown is represented by 1 elected councillor: Aaron Oghenevwede Wilkins-Odudu (Labour 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.