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Whitefield & Walverden

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About

Whitefield & Walverden is a residential ward on the western edge of Nelson, within the borough of Pendle. The area is characterised by terraced housing built from the local millstone grit, with streets following the steep contours of the valley side. It contains significant areas of green space, including the expansive Walverden Water recreation ground which follows the course of a stream.

The ward is home to the historic Whitefield Infants School, a distinctive stone building opened in the late 19th century. The topography defines the area, with narrow ginnels and steps providing pedestrian routes between the different levels of housing. Local amenities are focused along the main thoroughfares, serving the immediate community.

Area overview

On average Whitefield & Walverden has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitefield & Walverden is £37,967 per year. There are 9 schools in Whitefield & Walverden: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Whitefield & Walverden is home to around 11,300 people, with a population density of about 6,802.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitefield & Walverden Population
11,300
Population density
6,802.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.85(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.33(+130%)
Other theft
10.71(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.18(+13%)
Public order
7.26(-28%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
7,738
68.48%
British
2,185
19.34%
Other White
588
5.2%
Other
205
1.81%
White and Asian (mixed)
127
1.12%
Total population: 11,299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,848
35.03%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,559
19.17%
Level 3 (A level)
1,053
12.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,022
12.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
917
11.28%
Total 16+ residents: 8,131

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,219
35.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,006
29.36%
Owns with a mortgage
699
20.4%
Other social rented
267
7.79%
Other forms of private rent
158
4.61%
Total households: 3,426

Property prices in Whitefield & Walverden

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £91,000 in Whitefield & Walverden area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £215,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whitefield & Walverden 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 Whitefield & Walverden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£186,000
Flats1£95,000
Semi-Detached7£149,950
Terraced70£90,000

10 years median price trend in Whitefield & Walverden

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitefield & Walverden.

All postcodes in Whitefield & Walverden

BB94JS

Whitefield & Walverden

BB90DA

Avondale Road

BB99PX

Brook Street

BB97HD

Manchester Road

BB97DN

Rupert Street

BB94HS

Stanworth Road

BB97DL

Spring Street

BB97HB

Manchester Road

BB99DJ

Chapel House Road

BB90AE

Hibson Road

BB99EG

Carradice Close

BB97HJ

Portland Street

BB99SB

Hibson Road

BB97AZ

Craven Street

BB97AG

Manchester Road

BB97AF

Lomeshaye Way

BB90BS

Bentley Street

BB97DJ

Summer Street

BB99DT

Lily Street

BB97HU

Westmoreland Street

BB90AP

Lancaster Gate

BB94EQ

Stanworth Road

BB99PJ

Chapel House Road

BB97DE

Manchester Road

BB97DB

Hargreaves Street

BB99DQ

Carleton Street

BB90SQ

Brunswick Street

BB97BL

Calder Terrace

BB99BN

Princess Street

BB97HP

Victoria Street

BB94WD

Whitefield & Walverden

BB90NG

Percy Street

BB90AN

Barleyfield

BB90PQ

Brunswick Street

BB97AD

Hope Street

BB99AW

Netherfield Road

BB97HS

Maurice Street

BB90NH

Fern Bank

BB99DX

Brunswick Street

BB90AR

Dunderdale Avenue

BB94ZZ

Whitefield & Walverden

BB90BU

Romney Street

BB99DY

Brunswick Street

BB97EY

Albert Street

BB90DS

The Ridgeway

BB99BS

Bradshaw Street

BB97EN

Cross Street

BB90QT

Chapel House Road

BB90BP

Pont Street

BB99DD

Vernon Street

BB90RF

Napier Street

BB90AU

Hibson Road

BB99EH

Lloyd Close

BB90AB

Hibson Road

BB97BJ

Ecroyd Street

BB97BW

School Street

BB97AH

Manchester Road

BB99PG

Railway Street

BB97SX

Gordon Road

BB90BA

Hibson Road

BB97JX

Carr Road

BB94HP

Stanworth Road

BB97AS

Lomeshaye Road

BB90QS

Chapel House Road

BB97BN

Holme Terrace

BB97DD

Manchester Road

BB97HW

Westmoreland Street

BB99AL

Railway Street

BB97BX

Dale Street

BB90DB

Westcliffe Walk

BB97BG

Lomeshaye Way

BB99AS

Hardacre Close

BB99AR

Commercial Road

BB97DQ

Kensington Street

BB97EJ

Manchester Road

BB97EP

Stott Street

BB97TG

Whitefield & Walverden

BB97AA

Rigby Street

BB94GA

Stanworth Road

BB90RJ

Berkeley Street

BB97AT

St Marys Street

BB99SP

Sagar Street

BB94JD

Stanworth Road

BB99BL

Princess Street

BB97SS

Carr Road

BB90QN

Chapel House Road

BB97ET

Stanley Street

BB90QR

Chapel House Road

BB97FA

Kiln Street

BB94FX

Stanworth Road

BB90EA

Delph Mount

BB90AT

Queensgate

BB99AG

Railway Street

BB90BG

Bentley Street

BB97AY

St Marys Street

BB99GL

Stanworth Road

BB99PU

Brook Street

BB97DS

Stanworth Road

BB99BP

Bradshaw Street

BB90BQ

Beaufort Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.