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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. The median sale price in Wilpshire & Ramsgreave is £288,000 (around £232 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £200,000 and £370,000. 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: £288,000
Price per sq ft: £232
Sales (last 12 months): 49
Typical range (middle 50%): £200K – £370K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £288,000 (about £232 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£380,000£260
Semi-Detached25£275,000£233
Flats1£167,500£—
Terraced8£139,750£167

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£357,500£265,000£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£252£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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ribble Valley district.

Band A£1,591
Band B£1,856
Band C£2,121
Band D£2,387
Band E£2,917
Band F£3,447
Band G£3,978
Band H£4,773

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Wilpshire & Ramsgreave ward.

Local councillors

Stuart Hirst

Wilpshire & Ramsgreave - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Sue Bibby

Wilpshire & Ramsgreave - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

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 £288,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 49 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 31,466 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).