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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

BB90QG

Eckroyd Close

BB90SN

Napier Street

BB99DL

Chapel House Road

BB97HE

Macleod Street

BB99SG

Railway Street

BB90SL

Brunswick Street

BB99SJ

Broadway

BB90DL

Lomeshaye Road

BB99AJ

Hartley Street

BB99PQ

Railway Street

BB90SE

Railway Street

BB88GD

Stanworth Road

BB99PS

Brook Street

BB99AH

Lloyd Close

BB97EW

Every Street

BB90EB

Hibson Road

BB99AP

Netherfield Road

BB97HG

Every Street

BB97SZ

Howard Street

BB90AA

Percy Street

BB97AQ

Manchester Road

BB99DF

Rosser Court

BB90BZ

Meredith Street

BB94WA

Whitefield & Walverden

BB94BD

Stanworth Road

BB90ED

Halifax Road

BB97AB

Clement View

BB90RD

Beaufort Street

BB97EU

Albert Street

BB99DH

Carleton Street

BB97BH

Sun Street

BB97SH

Manchester Road

BB99BB

Bradshaw Close

BB97DU

Turner Road

BB97BD

Bridge Mill Road

BB99EL

Commercial Road

BB90SF

Hawarden Street

BB90BJ

Beaufort Street

BB97TE

Buccleuch Road

BB97TB

Woodside Terrace

BB90RB

Napier Street

BB99PL

Chapel House Road

BB97SY

Lowther Street

BB99BU

Wilkinson Street

BB90BH

Bradshaw Street

BB90DF

Bentley Street

BB90QX

St Pauls Road

BB97SJ

Manchester Road

BB97HY

Maurice Street

BB99AA

Hibson Road

BB90PY

Hibson Road

BB90DP

Whitefield & Walverden

BB97AX

Every Street

BB90AY

Hibson Road

BB99PH

Carleton Street

BB97JS

Carr Road

BB97HT

Maurice Street

BB99DB

Vernon Street

BB94WB

Whitefield & Walverden

BB97HA

Mosley Street

BB90NA

Whitefield & Walverden

BB97EL

Stanley Street

BB90AG

Cobden Street

BB90BN

Extwistle Street

BB90AX

Hibson Road

BB90DR

Causey Foot

BB97BF

Whitefield & Walverden

BB94JQ

Whitefield & Walverden

BB90QL

Railway Street

BB90QB

Hill Place

BB99BY

Hartley Street

BB94FW

Stanworth Road

BB90AL

Cambridge Street

BB90QJ

Railway Street

BB99EQ

Whitefield & Walverden

BB90BX

Leamington Street

BB90TA

Brook Street

BB90DT

Causey Foot

BB90RE

Beaufort Street

BB97AN

Bond Street

BB94JR

Whitefield & Walverden

BB94DA

Stanworth Road

BB94GN

Stanworth Road

BB97JA

Hereford Street

BB90BT

Beaufort Street

BB99DN

Garden Street

BB99BD

Water Street

BB90DZ

Hibson Road

BB99BT

Commercial Road

BB99DE

Vernon Street

BB97DT

Stanworth Road

BB99BX

Leonard Street

BB90DX

Hibson Road

BB97WB

Stanworth Road

BB97AW

Swaine Street

BB90NJ

Day Street

BB97BU

Hargreaves Street

BB90QH

Railway Street

BB99DZ

Lily Street

BB97TF

Whitefield & Walverden

Data Sources

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