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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 average crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 16.9% 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 £37,960 per year. The median sale price in Whitefield & Walverden is £90,000 (around £110 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £75,000 and £121,500. There are 6 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
16.9%
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

Median price: £90,000
Price per sq ft: £110
Sales (last 12 months): 82
Typical range (middle 50%): £75K – £122K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £90,000 (about £110 per square foot) in Whitefield & Walverden area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £267,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whitefield & Walverden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£222,000£187
Semi-Detached9£149,950£181
Flats1£95,000£138
Terraced70£90,000£108

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whitefield & Walverden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitefield & Walverden.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£134,000£111,500£47,000
2017£138,000£98,750£48,750
2018£247,250£99,500£52,000
2019£185,000£120,000£50,000
2020£137,000£130,000£55,630
2021£213,000£125,000£65,000
2022£145,000£135,000£75,000
2023£175,000£134,000£76,500
2024£160,000£115,000£74,950
2025£176,500£146,000£87,250
2026£267,000£150,000£90,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitefield & Walverden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitefield & Walverden.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£116£105£57
2017£147£114£55
2018£150£118£60
2019£115£115£63
2020£104£129£66
2021£140£128£76
2022£171£171£83
2023£149£141£86
2024£147£144£87
2025£140£180£102
2026£214£174£109
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whitefield & Walverden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whitefield & Walverden in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Pendle district.

Band A£1,760
Band B£2,053
Band C£2,347
Band D£2,640
Band E£3,227
Band F£3,814
Band G£4,400
Band H£5,280

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Whitefield & Walverden ward.

Local councillors

Mohammad Sakib

Whitefield & Walverden - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent