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Whitefield & Walverden

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About

Whitefield & Walverden is a ward in Pendle, Lancashire, known for its mix of residential and green spaces. The area includes parts of Nelson, with terraced housing and local amenities catering to the community. Walverden Park is a key feature, offering open space, a playground, and sports facilities for residents.

The ward has a strong sense of community, with events often held at local venues like the ACE Centre. Public transport links connect it to nearby towns, making it accessible for commuters. The area also has schools and small businesses, contributing to its everyday functionality.

Area overview

On average Whitefield & Walverden has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 119 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Whitefield & Walverden is £33,523 per year. There are 9 schools in Whitefield & Walverden: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
119
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £86,000 in Whitefield & Walverden area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 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£145,000
Semi-Detached8£140,500
Terraced71£82,000

10 years median price trend in Whitefield & Walverden

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.