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Wilpshire & Mellor

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About

Wilpshire & Mellor are neighbouring villages located in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire. The area is known for its mix of rural and suburban living, with open farmland and woodland blending into residential streets. Local amenities include shops, pubs, and primary schools, catering to daily needs. The nearby West Pennine Moors provide walking routes and scenic views.

Transport links are convenient, with Wilpshire railway station offering direct services to Blackburn and Manchester. The M65 motorway is easily accessible, connecting the area to wider Lancashire. Historic landmarks like Mellor Church and the remains of a Roman fort add character to the villages. The Ribble Valley’s reputation for quality dining extends here, with several well-regarded eateries.

Area overview

On average Wilpshire & Mellor has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wilpshire & Mellor is £50,900 per year. There are 4 schools in Wilpshire & Mellor: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wilpshire & Mellor Population
8,726
Population density
230.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,976
91.42%
Indian
204
2.34%
Pakistani
177
2.03%
Other White
106
1.21%
Irish
79
0.91%
Total population: 8,725

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,976
53.59%
Owns with a mortgage
1,235
33.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
247
6.7%
Other social rented
105
2.85%
Other forms of private rent
81
2.2%
Total households: 3,687

Property prices in Wilpshire & Mellor

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Wilpshire & Mellor area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wilpshire & Mellor 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 Wilpshire & Mellor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached65£390,000
Flats2£178,725
Semi-Detached46£270,000
Terraced21£225,000

10 years median price trend in Wilpshire & Mellor

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wilpshire & Mellor.

All postcodes in Wilpshire & Mellor

BB27JD

Elswick Gardens

BB27PS

Higher Commons Lane

BB18NG

Wilpshire & Mellor

BB19BY

Glengreave Avenue

BB19BZ

Moorfield Avenue

BB19EG

Oaks Brow

BB19JX

Hollowhead Lane

BB27JA

Longsight Road

BB68ES

Portland Road

BB68EU

Cronshaw Drive

BB19EY

Church Street

BB19ND

Whalley Road

BB27JJ

Church Close

BB27EQ

Primrose Hill

BB27PW

Broadtree Close

BB19DS

Higher Ramsgreave Road

BB19PR

Woodcrest

BB27EU

Arley Rise

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.