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Wilpshire & Ramsgreave

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About

Wilpshire & Ramsgreave form a primarily residential ward on the western edge of the Ribble Valley, bordering Blackburn. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from larger detached homes to more modest estates, set among green spaces and wooded areas. It functions as a commuter settlement, with good road links to both the rural valley and larger urban centres. Local facilities include shops, schools, and community venues serving the immediate population.

The landscape includes open fields and the wooded slopes of Ramsgreave, with public footpaths providing access. A notable local feature is the historic St. Peter's Church in Ramsgreave, which dates to the 16th century and sits within its own grounds. The overall atmosphere is quiet and suburban, with a distinct separation from the more central parts of the Ribble Valley while maintaining a connection to its countryside setting.

Area overview

On average Wilpshire & Ramsgreave has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wilpshire & Ramsgreave is £56,272 per year. Wilpshire & Ramsgreave is home to around 3,366 people, with a population density of about 468.8 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wilpshire & Ramsgreave Population
3,366
Population density
468.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.85(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.8(-45%)
Vehicle crime
6.83(+14%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.78(-80%)
Other theft
1.78(-73%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,004
89.27%
Pakistani
128
3.8%
Indian
84
2.5%
Irish
38
1.13%
Other White
23
0.68%
Total population: 3,365

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,276
45.33%
Level 3 (A level)
447
15.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
354
12.58%
No qualifications
309
10.98%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
186
6.61%
Total 16+ residents: 2,815

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
694
51.75%
Owns with a mortgage
521
38.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
84
6.26%
Other forms of private rent
28
2.09%
Other social rented
12
0.89%
Total households: 1,341

Property prices in Wilpshire & Ramsgreave

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£238
Sales (last 12 months)55
Typical range (middle 50%)£204K – £351K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Wilpshire & Ramsgreave area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £715,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wilpshire & Ramsgreave over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£375,000£261
Semi-Detached28£279,000£243
Flats1£167,500£—
Terraced11£160,000£174

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wilpshire & Ramsgreave

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wilpshire & Ramsgreave.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£157,500£140,000
2017£280,000£184,000£116,000
2018£280,000£180,000£123,750
2019£290,000£198,500£144,250
2020£327,700£200,000£172,500
2021£332,500£239,000£135,000
2022£400,000£236,500£143,000
2023£380,000£256,000£184,975
2024£330,500£214,000£147,500
2025£380,000£295,000£192,250
2026£345,000£270,000£142,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wilpshire & Ramsgreave.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wilpshire & Ramsgreave.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182£163£135
2017£207£159£140
2018£201£183£148
2019£199£176£138
2020£204£193£157
2021£218£200£155
2022£260£216£155
2023£260£237£171
2024£242£235£189
2025£262£234£169
2026£217£254£174
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wilpshire & Ramsgreave.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wilpshire & Ramsgreave in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Wilpshire & Ramsgreave

Is Wilpshire & Ramsgreave safe?

Wilpshire & Ramsgreave records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

The median sale price in Wilpshire & Ramsgreave is £275,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

Wilpshire & Ramsgreave scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Wilpshire & Ramsgreave sits around rank 28,344 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 Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

The average household income in Wilpshire & Ramsgreave is around £56,272 per year, and 1% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

Wilpshire & Ramsgreave is represented by 2 elected councillors: Stuart Hirst (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Sue Bibby (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Wilpshire & Ramsgreave

BB19LQ

Whalley Road

BB19BU

Moorfield Avenue

BB19NA

Hollies Road

BB19HX

Vicarage Lane

BB19HZ

The Hazels

BB19LX

Lyndale Close

BB19NQ

Shetland Close

BB19LJ

Whalley Road

BB19LH

Whalley Road

BB19BY

Glengreave Avenue

BB19HY

Vicarage Lane

BB19LF

Whalley Road

BB19JH

Ribchester Road

BB18RP

Pleckgate Road

BB19LW

Sunnyside Avenue

BB19BW

Isle Of Man

BB19DS

Haggs Hall Fields

BB19NE

Whalley Road

BB19LR

Durham Road

BB19LA

Whalley Road

BB19PJ

Whalley Road

BB19JE

Bryers Croft

BB19LB

Beaver Close

BB18NG

Kay Fold Lodge

BB19PY

Mayfair Crescent

BB19DH

Flashgate

BB19LZ

Anderson Road

BB19LS

Ely Close

BB19JU

The Grange

BB19BX

Moorfield Avenue

BB19BT

Mayfield Road

BB19DQ

Higher Ramsgreave Road

BB19BN

Waverley Road

BB19PS

Wilpshire Banks

BB19NX

Durham Drive

BB19JW

The Hawthorns

BB19PX

Knowsley Road

BB19LN

Whalley Road

BB27ED

Barker Lane

BB19AT

Knowsley Road

BB19JD

Somerset Avenue

BB19PZ

Clifton Grove

BB19BJ

Paris

BB19BH

Ramsgreave Road

BB18QY

Pleckgate Road

BB19LE

Hollowhead Close

BB19LD

Hollowhead Avenue

BB19JJ

Valley Road

BB14AF

Hollowhead Lane

BB19PR

Woodcrest

BB68BQ

The Rydings

BB19PL

Salesbury View

BB19LL

Whalley Road

BB19NG

Berkshire Close

BB19NF

Shropshire Drive

BB19NB

Whalley Road

BB18QU

Pleckgate Road

BB19JT

Whalley Road

BB19JX

Hollowhead Lane

BB19PB

Showley Brook Close

BB19LT

Sutherland Close

BB68BW

The Dales

BB19PT

Station Close

BB19BZ

Moorfield Avenue

BB19LY

Ribblesdale Avenue

BB19LU

Hampshire Close

BB19LP

Lyndale Avenue

BB14AG

Parsonage Road

BB19ND

Whalley Road

BB19QA

Knowsley Road

BB19NH

Durham Road

BB19DJ

Higher Ramsgreave Road

BB14AE

York 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.