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Whittlefield with Ightenhill

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About

Whittlefield with Ightenhill is a residential ward situated on the western edge of Burnley, bordering open countryside. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, ranging from inter-war semis to more modern developments, with local shops and schools serving the community. Its layout is defined by main roads like Cog Lane and Rossendale Road, which connect it to the town centre.

The ward includes the notable Thompson Park, a historic Edwardian park featuring a large boating lake, Italian gardens, and a restored bandstand. Ightenhill itself is an older settlement, giving the area a sense of layered history amidst its suburban character. The western boundary rises towards the rural slopes of Hameldon Hill, providing accessible green space and views over the Calder Valley.

Area overview

On average Whittlefield with Ightenhill has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whittlefield with Ightenhill is £44,314 per year. There are 3 schools in Whittlefield with Ightenhill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Whittlefield with Ightenhill is home to around 5,849 people, with a population density of about 1,111.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whittlefield with Ightenhill Population
5,849
Population density
1,111.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
21.88(+18%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.35(-45%)
Burglary
4.96(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.62(-48%)
Other theft
3.42(-48%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,505
94.12%
Other White
68
1.16%
Pakistani
56
0.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.62%
Irish
33
0.56%
Total population: 5,849

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,506
30.56%
Level 3 (A level)
934
18.95%
No qualifications
835
16.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
695
14.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
514
10.43%
Total 16+ residents: 4,928

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,180
46.44%
Owns with a mortgage
881
34.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
219
8.62%
Other social rented
184
7.24%
Social rents from council
37
1.46%
Total households: 2,541

Property prices in Whittlefield with Ightenhill

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £236,250 in Whittlefield with Ightenhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £493,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whittlefield with Ightenhill 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 Whittlefield with Ightenhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£310,000
Semi-Detached18£200,000
Terraced11£130,000

10 years median price trend in Whittlefield with Ightenhill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whittlefield with Ightenhill.

All postcodes in Whittlefield with Ightenhill

BB128UF

Cumbrian Way

BB120JZ

Edgeley Court

BB126PA

Padiham Road

BB129AT

Barrowford Road

BB120HQ

Fallowfield Drive

BB120JT

Avon Court

BB126LA

All Saints Close

BB128XD

Dovedale Drive

BB128UD

Cornfield Grove

BB120PR

Shale Street

BB128UA

Cornfield Grove

BB120PQ

Imperial Court

BB120PX

Bread Street

BB120PY

Pendle Way

BB120JL

Coverdale Way

BB120LU

Skiddaw Close

BB120EH

Foxcroft

BB120HP

Ighten Road

BB120NG

Arundel Close

BB120RP

Ightenhill Park Lane

BB128TZ

Blackburn Road

BB120EY

The Chase

BB120JX

Hargrove Avenue

BB120LS

Ightenhill Park Lane

BB120HU

Bramley Avenue

BB128TR

Easedale Close

BB120TA

Helvellyn Drive

BB128AS

Loughrigg Close

BB128UW

Lorton Close

BB120JY

Hargrove Avenue

BB120LY

Whittle Court

BB120TF

Longton Road

BB120PS

Penistone Street

BB120PU

Redruth Street

BB120HY

Southcliffe Avenue

BB120JD

Wellfield Drive

BB120TS

Stainton Drive

BB120JH

Hargrove Avenue

BB120LW

Fairbairn Avenue

BB120JA

Somerford Close

BB120JR

Northwood Close

BB120HZ

Wellfield Drive

BB128UB

Cornfield Grove

BB128UJ

Mosedale Drive

BB120TP

The Moorings

BB127TP

Blea Close

BB128AW

Brantfell Drive

BB120NH

Cotton Street

BB128TX

Cornfield Grove

BB128XG

Whittaker Close

BB120LN

Herschel Avenue

BB120NJ

Pickles Street

BB120TX

Lindisfarne Close

BB120PP

Granby Street

BB128TW

Loweswater Crescent

BB120JP

Gawthorpe Road

BB120JW

Huntroyde Close

BB128UX

Cartmel Drive

BB120JJ

Wesley Grove

BB128XA

Calva Close

BB120JG

Crow Wood Avenue

BB120NN

Tunnel Street

BB120PT

Monmouth Street

BB120PB

The Spinney

BB128UH

Torver Close

BB120LP

Ightenhill Park Lane

BB120NR

Whitpark Grove

BB120LD

The Ridings

BB126TG

Padiham Road

BB120NT

Pickles Street

BB120TW

Alnwick Close

BB128AN

Manor Road

BB120EX

Clover Crescent

BB128AL

Maybury Avenue

BB120JN

Wheatley Close

BB120NL

Cairo Street

BB120JQ

Green Gate Close

BB120TN

Berwick Drive

BB120LL

Ightenhill Park Lane

BB120TD

Scafell Close

BB120TG

Norham Close

BB126PB

All Saints Close

BB120HT

Hunters Drive

BB120JS

Beachley Square

BB120RW

Ightenhill Park Lane

BB120XH

Brookford Close

BB128UN

Cumbrian Way

BB120JB

Parkwood Avenue

BB120TR

Hutton Drive

BB128XE

Wythburn Close

BB120NP

Allerton Drive

BB126TE

Padiham Road

BB120JU

Keynsham Grove

BB120LA

Crow Wood Avenue

BB128UY

Lingmoor Drive

BB120HR

Westwood Road

BB128AP

Lakeland Way

BB128AU

Castlerigg Drive

BB120TE

Bamburgh Drive

BB120NX

Junction Street

Data Sources

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