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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.

All postcodes in Whittlefield with Ightenhill

BB126LA

All Saints Close

BB120JY

Hargrove Avenue

BB120EH

Foxcroft

BB120TD

Scafell Close

BB120TS

Stainton Drive

BB120RP

Ightenhill Park Lane

BB120PY

Pendle Way

BB120TW

Alnwick Close

BB120PR

Shale Street

BB120JP

Gawthorpe Road

BB120ND

Yeoman Fold

BB120TN

Berwick Drive

BB120HP

Ighten Road

BB120XH

Brookford Close

BB120TJ

Bivel Street

BB120PP

Granby Street

BB120TF

Longton Road

BB128AS

Loughrigg Close

BB120NH

Cotton Street

BB120QA

Bivel Street

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.