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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 2 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
45
Deprivation level
4/10
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

Violence and sexual offences
21.88(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.78(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.13(-43%)
Burglary
4.96(-10%)
Other theft
3.76(-43%)
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%
Chinese
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

Median price£220,500
Price per sq ft£251
Sales (last 12 months)69
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £310K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £220,500 (about £251 per square foot) in Whittlefield with Ightenhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £493,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whittlefield with Ightenhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£310,000£258
Semi-Detached21£192,500£263
Terraced11£130,000£141

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whittlefield with Ightenhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whittlefield with Ightenhill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200,000£126,750£71,998
2017£192,000£140,125£51,202
2018£193,000£130,500£56,000
2019£205,000£126,500£59,995
2020£217,500£136,000£115,000
2021£235,500£149,950£82,205
2022£271,750£176,000£120,000
2023£269,950£170,000£82,499
2024£275,000£177,000£123,000
2025£287,500£194,943£130,000
2026£293,000£200,000£93,999
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whittlefield with Ightenhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whittlefield with Ightenhill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£158£122
2017£179£168£76
2018£186£175£90
2019£192£181£98
2020£182£193£192
2021£222£207£122
2022£262£224£135
2023£244£221£114
2024£242£226£157
2025£253£250£147
2026£279£227£135
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whittlefield with Ightenhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whittlefield with Ightenhill in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Whittlefield with Ightenhill

Is Whittlefield with Ightenhill safe?

Whittlefield with Ightenhill records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Whittlefield with Ightenhill?

The median sale price in Whittlefield with Ightenhill is £220,500 (about £251 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Whittlefield with Ightenhill?

Whittlefield with Ightenhill has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Whittlefield with Ightenhill?

Whittlefield with Ightenhill scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Whittlefield with Ightenhill sits around rank 18,441 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Whittlefield with Ightenhill?

The average household income in Whittlefield with Ightenhill is around £44,314 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Whittlefield with Ightenhill?

Whittlefield with Ightenhill is represented by 1 elected councillor: Chris Weekes (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Whittlefield with Ightenhill

BB128UN

Cumbrian Way

BB120JF

Ighten Road

BB120PN

Bivel Street

BB120JG

Crow Wood Avenue

BB120JT

Avon Court

BB120NR

Whitpark Grove

BB120PX

Bread Street

BB120LU

Skiddaw Close

BB120JE

Netherfield Close

BB120JZ

Edgeley Court

BB120LN

Herschel Avenue

BB120TP

The Moorings

BB128TX

Cornfield Grove

BB120HQ

Fallowfield Drive

BB120JW

Huntroyde Close

BB120LY

Whittle Court

BB128UY

Lingmoor Drive

BB120EZ

Harefield Rise

BB120JS

Beachley Square

BB120JH

Hargrove Avenue

BB128UB

Cornfield Grove

BB128AP

Lakeland Way

BB126TE

Padiham Road

BB128AZ

Kirkfell Drive

BB120LA

Crow Wood Avenue

BB120LB

Kielder Drive

BB126PA

Padiham Road

BB120NT

Pickles Street

BB120PT

Monmouth Street

BB120TX

Lindisfarne Close

BB120HS

Wellfield Drive

BB120NN

Tunnel Street

BB128UD

Cornfield Grove

BB120NG

Arundel Close

BB120TE

Bamburgh Drive

BB128UX

Cartmel Drive

BB120HY

Southcliffe Avenue

BB120LD

The Ridings

BB127TP

Blea Close

BB120JL

Coverdale Way

BB128UQ

Troutbeck Close

BB120JX

Hargrove Avenue

BB128XD

Dovedale Drive

BB120PA

The Meadows

BB120EY

The Chase

BB128AW

Brantfell Drive

BB126PB

All Saints Close

BB120JA

Somerford Close

BB120PQ

Imperial Court

BB120NL

Cairo Street

BB120JD

Wellfield Drive

BB120LJ

Ighten Road

BB120RW

Ightenhill Park Lane

BB120JU

Keynsham Grove

BB128UG

Kentmere Close

BB129AT

Barrowford Road

BB120TA

Helvellyn Drive

BB120JB

Parkwood Avenue

BB120LS

Ightenhill Park Lane

BB128AT

Castlerigg Drive

BB120LP

Ightenhill Park Lane

BB128UW

Lorton Close

BB128TW

Loweswater Crescent

BB128TZ

Blackburn Road

BB128UJ

Mosedale Drive

BB120JQ

Green Gate Close

BB120JR

Northwood Close

BB128XB

Ulpha Close

BB128AN

Manor Road

BB120NJ

Pickles Street

BB128AR

Grisedale Drive

BB120PB

The Spinney

BB120EX

Clover Crescent

BB120PU

Redruth Street

BB120NQ

Dale Close

BB128TR

Easedale Close

BB120HZ

Wellfield Drive

BB120LW

Fairbairn Avenue

BB120HT

Hunters Drive

BB120NX

Junction Street

BB120TR

Hutton Drive

BB120JN

Wheatley Close

BB120LL

Ightenhill Park Lane

BB120NP

Allerton Drive

BB128AU

Castlerigg Drive

BB120LT

Ightenhill Park Lane

BB120TG

Norham Close

BB128XA

Calva Close

BB128XE

Wythburn Close

BB120HR

Westwood Road

BB120JJ

Wesley Grove

BB128UA

Cornfield Grove

BB120HU

Bramley Avenue

BB128XG

Whittaker Close

BB128UH

Torver Close

BB128AL

Maybury Avenue

BB120TB

Yewbarrow Close

BB128UF

Cumbrian Way

BB120PS

Penistone Street

BB126TG

Padiham Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.