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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

BB120TJ

Bivel Street

BB128XB

Ulpha Close

BB120PA

The Meadows

BB128AT

Castlerigg Drive

BB120PN

Bivel Street

BB120EZ

Harefield Rise

BB120HS

Wellfield Drive

BB120JF

Ighten Road

BB120LJ

Ighten Road

BB120LT

Ightenhill Park Lane

BB120NQ

Dale Close

BB128AZ

Kirkfell Drive

BB120LB

Kielder Drive

BB128AR

Grisedale Drive

BB120JE

Netherfield Close

BB120ND

Yeoman Fold

BB120TB

Yewbarrow Close

BB128UG

Kentmere Close

BB120QA

Bivel Street

BB128UQ

Troutbeck Close

Data Sources

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