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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
5/10
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
47.17(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
45.66(+145%)
Other theft
11.59(+75%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.12(+2%)
Shoplifting
8.67(+52%)
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 79 recent sales, the median property price is £90,000 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
Terraced69£86,000

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

BB90NQ

Percy Street

BB94JT

Whitefield & Walverden

BB97AA

Rigby Street

BB97FA

Kiln Street

BB97HL

Victoria Street

BB99SB

Hibson Road

BB90PS

Hibson Road

BB90QR

Chapel House Road

BB97EW

Every Street

BB90DP

Whitefield & Walverden

BB97AD

Hope Street

BB97AY

St Marys Street

BB99EQ

Whitefield & Walverden

BB97AZ

Craven Street

BB97HD

Manchester Road

BB97SZ

Howard Street

BB90NJ

Day Street

BB97HR

Victoria Street

BB97SJ

Manchester Road

BB99AA

Hibson Road

BB90BP

Pont Street

BB90SN

Napier Street

BB97EL

Stanley Street

BB90EE

Church Way

BB90QT

Chapel House Road

BB97HU

Westmoreland Street

BB90AS

Hibson Road

BB90AU

Hibson Road

BB90DY

Hibson Road

BB97BN

Holme Terrace

BB97DQ

Kensington Street

BB99PU

Brook Street

BB90PY

Hibson Road

BB90QS

Chapel House Road

BB97HA

Mosley Street

BB90NA

Whitefield & Walverden

BB97ET

Stanley Street

BB97AW

Swaine Street

BB97AX

Every Street

BB99BB

Bradshaw Close

BB99DJ

Chapel House Road

BB90AG

Cobden Street

BB97BG

Lomeshaye Way

BB97BU

Hargreaves Street

BB97EJ

Manchester Road

BB99PQ

Railway Street

BB90SJ

Berkeley Street

BB97DH

Burlington Street

BB90DD

Romney Street

BB97BH

Sun Street

BB97HF

Every Street

BB99BT

Commercial Road

BB90AZ

Hibson Road

BB90BZ

Meredith Street

BB97SX

Gordon Road

BB97SY

Lowther Street

BB99DD

Vernon Street

BB99DG

Ashford Street

BB94JS

Whitefield & Walverden

BB99AU

Audley Close

BB99PJ

Chapel House Road

BB97HP

Victoria Street

BB97HY

Maurice Street

BB97TG

Whitefield & Walverden

BB90DR

Causey Foot

BB94EQ

Stanworth Road

BB99DH

Carleton Street

BB99DA

Meredith Street

BB97AF

Lomeshaye Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.